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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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Thoma files $4 million claim against city
December 23, 2009 in News A Spokane police sergeant fired after a drunken hit and run crash filed a $4 million claim against the city of Spokane Wednesday, claiming he was wrongfully fired because he’s … 35
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VA staff makes holidays warmer for some veterans’ families
December 23, 2009 in City, Idaho Veterans’ families whose Christmas holiday looked bleak a few weeks ago were surprised with donated gifts and food Wednesday from employees at the Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 5
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Teenage skier who died at Schweitzer identified
December 23, 2009 in Idaho A 15-year-old skier who died Tuesday in an accident at Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort was identified today by the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office. 4
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City seeking YMCA redevelopment proposals
December 23, 2009 in City The City of Spokane is asking for proposals to redevelop the former YMCA building in Riverfront Park, with potential uses as retail, office or residential space. 2
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Officer targeted by gunman was guarding scene of earlier shooting
December 23, 2009 in City A gunman fired several rounds at a Spokane police officer early this morning, missing the officer but striking his patrol car. 14
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Cliff House fire started by office power strip
December 23, 2009 in City An early morning fire gutted the interior of the landmark Cliff House mansion on the grounds of Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, but its owners said they will restore the damage … 9
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Balloon boy parents get jail time, tough probation
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World FORT COLLINS, Colo. — The parents who carried out the balloon boy hoax were sentenced to jail Wednesday and given strict probation conditions that forbid them from earning any money …
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Arctic cold brushes region, clears skies
December 23, 2009 in City, Idaho A glancing shot of modified arctic has moved across the Inland Northwest this morning, and forecasters said it is having the effect of clearing out any threat of snow through …
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Record number of families, from all over, helped by fund
December 23, 2009 in City on Page A1 Early on, organizers of The Spokesman-Review Christmas Fund said the need was great. Turns out, it also was widespread.
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For uninsured, reform is years off
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Americans will feel the pain before the gain from the health care overhaul Democrats are close to pushing through Congress. Proposed taxes and fees on upper-income earners, insurers, … 8
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More residents struggle to keep heat on
December 23, 2009 in Idaho on Page A1 The sluggish economy is affecting Inland Northwest residents’ ability to heat their homes. Utilities are reporting higher rates of delinquent payments and shut-offs. And entities that provide energy assistance have … 1
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Police chief fires officer involved in hit-and-run
December 23, 2009 in City on Page A1 A police sergeant involved in a drunken hit-and-run crash in September has been fired. Bradley N. Thoma, 44, is no longer employed by the Spokane Police Department as of Monday, … 9
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Priest’s poker haul helps church
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 COLUMBIA, S.C. – A South Carolina priest missed the $1 million top prize in a poker tournament to be televised this weekend, but he won $100,000 for his church and …
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Accuracy watch
December 23, 2009 in City on Page A2 For 12-23-2009
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Obama says he’s ‘enthusiastic’ for health care bill
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama rejected in an interview Tuesday the criticism that he has compromised too much in order to secure health care reform legislation, challenging his critics to …
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Father awarded custody of son
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil’s chief justice ruled in favor of a U.S. man who has waged a five-year legal battle for his son, ordering Brazilian relatives on Tuesday to …
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Airliner overshoots runway
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 KINGSTON, Jamaica – An American Airlines flight from Miami Tuesday night overshot a runway during a heavy rainstorm in Kingston, injuring dozens of people, officials said. There were no reports …
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RNC chair was paid for speeches
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele drew bipartisan criticism Tuesday after it was revealed that he is giving paid speeches, at up to $20,000 apiece, while still holding … 1
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AIG bonuses not returned
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 When word spread earlier this year that American International Group had paid more than $165 million in retention bonuses at the division that had precipitated the company’s downfall, outrage erupted, … 1
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Storm causes deadly pileups
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 PHOENIX – A strong winter storm wreaked havoc in Arizona on Tuesday, leaving at least three people dead and six injured in a series of fiery crashes caused by thick, …
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Priest says it’s OK for desperate to shoplift
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 LONDON – For an Anglican priest in northern England, the commandment that dictates “thou shalt not steal” isn’t exactly written in stone. The Rev. Tim Jones caused an uproar by …
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Soldier’s family slain after funeral
December 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 MEXICO CITY – The young marine received the highest military honors the Mexican state could offer. Killed in a raid that ended the life of a notorious drug lord, the …
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Jump-roping catching on at area’s elementary schools
December 23, 2009 in City on Page A5 Cassidy Rutter had dabbled in jumping rope since kindergarten but was unable to polish her foot-and-arm pumping abilities. “I loved to jump-rope, but I could never find time to do … 1
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Prison sentence for $32 theft reflects history
December 23, 2009 in City on Page A5 It seems like such a small haul, but for David Warriner, it was another bad choice in a lifetime of mistakes. The career criminal’s crime?
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