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Friday, January 16, 2009
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Recycling burned because of snowstorms
January 16, 2009 in City Most of a week’s worth of recyclables picked up along Spokane’s curbs after heavy December snowstorms won’t be turned into other products. After the record snowfall, officials suspended most curbside … 1
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Residents see big jump in power bills
January 16, 2009 in City A lot of people got a shock in the mail over the past couple of days: a whopping power bill. 1
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Store owners watch run on firearm sales
January 16, 2009 in Business, City, Idaho Gun sales have skyrocketed around the Inland Northwest since the November general election, with gun shop owners citing fears that a Democratic president and Congress will push gun control legislation. 1
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Wash. bill would ban chemical in baby bottles
January 16, 2009 SEATTLE — Katharine Bond doesn’t buy baby bottles, sippy cups or other items that contain a controversial chemical because of concerns that it could harm her baby. The federal government …
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Trial opens for Seattle suspect in Italy slaying
January 16, 2009 in Nation/World, Region PERUGIA, Italy — A judge ruled Friday that the trial of an American student accused of killing her British roommate would remain open to the media despite concerns about the …
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Suspect sought in early-morning stabbing
January 16, 2009 in City Police are searching for a suspect in the early morning stabbing death of a Spokane man. 10
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Suspect named in Walgreens robbery
January 16, 2009 in City Fingerprints helped deputies identify a suspect in the knife-point robbery at Walgreens Tuesday evening in Millwood. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that helps capture Michael Alan Miller, …
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Best of Spokesman.com blogs this afternoon
January 16, 2009 Looking for browsing materials? Check out these recent hand-picked links from Spokesman.com blogs.
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Train jumps track in Millwood
January 16, 2009 in City Four freight cars derailed on a Union Pacific track about 2 p.m. in Millwood, and two were in danger of tipping. A Union Pacific crew was at the scene just …
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Fog and air advisories still in effect
January 16, 2009 in City A dense fog advisory for the Inland Northwest has been extended until 4 p.m. today, the National Weather Service stated. An air stagnation advisory has been continued through Tuesday afternoon.
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Fire displaces family of five
January 16, 2009 in City A family of five is being assisted by the American Red Cross after a blaze likely sparked by an electrical problem damaged their north Spokane home.
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Zags romp over Broncos
January 16, 2009 in Sports It was roughly a toss-up as to who enjoyed Gonzaga’s 95-53 rout of Santa Clara more Thursday – the 11 Bulldogs who spent the night running, defending, dunking and smiling … 1
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Circuit City to liquidate remaining U.S. stores
January 16, 2009 in Nation/World, City Bankrupt Circuit City Stores Inc., the nation’s second-biggest consumer electronics retailer, said Friday it failed to find a buyer and will liquidate its 567 U.S. stores. The closures could send …
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Investigation begins in plane’s NYC splash landing
January 16, 2009 in Nation/World NEW YORK — Investigators brought in a giant crane and a barge Friday to help pull a US Airways jetliner from the Hudson River, and survivors among the 155 people …
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Idaho agencies told to halt spending
January 16, 2009 in Idaho The co-chair of the Legislature’s joint budget committee has called on all state agencies to halt spending of any one-time money or capital outlay money they have in their budgets …
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Freezing fog making roadways icy
January 16, 2009 in City Driving conditions in the West Plains and Medical Lake area are treacherous. A felled tree is blocking Silver Lake Road between Medical Lake - Four Lake Road and Sunny Slope …
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Lawmakers plan for worst case budget
January 16, 2009 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – Idaho’s state budget challenges grew tougher Thursday, as lawmakers concluded the governor’s estimate for how much tax revenue will fall next year didn’t go far enough. If the …
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Gregoire’s stimulus plan includes local projects
January 16, 2009 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Trying to kick-start the state’s lagging economy, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire on Thursday unveiled a $1.2 billion proposal that includes more than $90 million in buildings at Spokane-area …
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Bush did what he ‘thought was right’
January 16, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Thursday night, President Bush said goodbye. Speaking for the last time to a nation he has led for eight years, he mixed his trademark confidence with a hint …
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‘Miracle on the Hudson’
January 16, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 NEW YORK – It was just a few minutes after takeoff. The voice that came over the intercom was urgent, but calm. “Brace for impact,” Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger …
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Scientists detect big plumes of methane in Mars’ atmosphere
January 16, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 Scientists have discovered large plumes of methane gas in the Martian atmosphere, a key marker for biological processes on Earth but not convincing proof that rudimentary life forms exist on …
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Attorney general pick: Waterboarding is torture
January 16, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – With just three words, Attorney General-designate Eric Holder capped years of angry debate over U.S. counterterrorism policy and declared a major break from the Bush administration. “Waterboarding is …
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Burris sworn in to Senate
January 16, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Roland Burris took his place as Barack Obama’s successor in the Senate on Thursday, ending a standoff that embarrassed the president-elect and fellow Democrats who initially resisted the …
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Stimulus plan includes tax cuts, big spending
January 16, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Launching an initiative that could be the cornerstone of Barack Obama’s presidency, House Democrats unveiled an $825 billion spending and tax-cut plan Thursday to shore up the crippled …
