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Sunday, December 13, 2009
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Litter-clearing Spokane woman is a real trash talker
December 13, 2009 in News If you want to avoid the wrath of Linda Buob, don’t litter. It bugs her so much that at age 69, Buob picks up litter along various stretches of area … 1
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Teen survives shotgun blast to his groin
December 13, 2009 in News A Spokane Valley teenager was shot in the groin by his brother who was cleaning a shotgun when the weapon discharged Saturday evening. 3
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Avalanche fears halt search for climbers
December 13, 2009 in News, Outdoors, Region GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (AP) — Rescuers are waiting to begin their search for two missing climbers on Oregon’s Mount Hood amid avalanche fears.
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Landing scholarships can be as crucial as getting into the right school
December 13, 2009 in City on Page A1 Paul Yost has one daughter in community college and another headed for university, so he considers scholarships a financial blessing. But there are limits, the Spokane resident says. “The criterion …
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No longer a lawman, but still an advocate
December 13, 2009 in City on Page A1 Jerry Keller retired last week after 36 years as a Spokane police officer. For 20 of those years, he was a detective in the sexual assault unit. He interviewed hundreds … 3
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Kindness in other words
December 13, 2009 in City on Page A1 Imagine being poor and hungry and wanting to celebrate Christmas with your family. Now imagine you don’t understand the language spoken where you live. You don’t know where or how …
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Storm brings slides to Los Angeles
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 LOS ANGELES – A winter storm hit California with rain and snow Saturday and sent mudslides down hillsides denuded by fall wildfires onto highways, stranding 90 vehicles just north of …
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Thousands protest at talks
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the streets here Saturday, demanding bolder action on climate issues from the international negotiators who remain divided over how to …
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Spending hikes get support
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – In a surprisingly suspenseful vote, the Senate cleared a key parliamentary hurdle Saturday on a huge spending bill for almost half the federal government, a measure that increases … 1
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Voters in Houston elect city’s first openly gay mayor
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 HOUSTON – Annise Parker made history Saturday by becoming Houston’s first openly gay mayor, seizing 53.6 percent of the vote in a hotly contested election. “This election has changed the …
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Iraq auctions rights to develop oil fields
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 BAGHDAD – Chinese, Russian and European companies won the right this weekend to develop major oil fields in Iraq, while U.S. firms made a paltry showing at auctions that represent … 1
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In brief: Latin Americans to trade ‘sucres’
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 Havana – Members of a leftist bloc of nine Latin American nations said Saturday they plan to use a new currency dubbed the “sucre” for trade among themselves starting in …
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More terrorist plots linked to American
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A6 WASHINGTON – FBI agents made an urgent trip to India and Pakistan last week in an effort to head off more Mumbai-style terrorist attacks after learning of the plots during …
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Iran says it’s ready for nuclear fuel swap
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A7 MANAMA, Bahrain – After weeks of conflicting responses, Iran abruptly said Saturday that it is ready to exchange uranium for nuclear fuel – the key demand of a U.N.-sponsored initiative …
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Pakistan seeks terrorist recruiter
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A7 Pakistani authorities on Saturday were searching for an insurgent figure believed to have aided five northern Virginia men who allegedly tried to join up with al-Qaida, saying the case could …
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Protecting your children
December 13, 2009 in City on Page A8 Jerry Keller offers this advice: 1) Be suspicious of any adult who pays special attention to your child for no specific reason.
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In brief: Dozens arrested at UC Berkeley
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A9 Berkeley, Calif. – Eight people were under arrest Saturday after protesters broke windows, lights and planters outside the home of the chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley. University spokesman …
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Researchers say antidepressants alter personality
December 13, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A10 Antidepressant medications taken by roughly 7 percent of American adults effect profound personality changes in many patients with depression, far beyond simply lifting the veil of sadness, a study has …
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Rights lawyer recognizes bright side to doo-doo on the lawn
December 13, 2009 in City on Page B1 I don’t make a habit of openly agreeing with lawyers. That’s a surefire credibility killer for a guy in my line of work. But I must suspend policy today and …
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Met Mortgage creditors get 2 more cents on the dollar
December 13, 2009 in City on Page B1 More checks are in the mail for creditors of bankrupt Metropolitan Mortgage & Securities Co. This third round of partial payouts splits about $10.4 million among 15,500 people who held …
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A project with true focus
December 13, 2009 in City on Page B1 For the first time in years, Michelle Christie posed Saturday morning for a portrait with her two children. The trio, including Emma, 14, and Albert, 11, laughed, smiled and shared …
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In brief: Weather service forecasting snow
December 13, 2009 in City on Page B1 A storm moving into the area today could bring snow to the Spokane area, the National Weather Service reported Saturday. A 60 percent chance of snow was forecast through tonight, …
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Hundreds line up as coffee shop reopens
December 13, 2009 in City on Page B2 PARKLAND, Wash. – Hundreds of police officers and other customers lined up early Saturday for the reopening of the coffee shop where four officers were shot and killed two weeks …
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Deal would trade police raises for extra vacation
December 13, 2009 in City on Page B2 Police in Spokane would get an extra week of vacation in 2010 in lieu of a raise as part of their proposed two-year contract up for consideration by the City … 3
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