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Saturday, June 6, 2009
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Bad economy has silver lining
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B1 Once, I sat through an excruciating orchestral rendition of “The Nutcracker Suite.” You know the famous part that goes, “Dah-da-da-dah-dut-dah”?
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Farm plastic finds new use
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B2 TOPPENISH, Wash. – Out on the farm, the plastic containers used to ship and hold pesticides can really pile up. Take Matt Sealock, who makes his living spraying pesticides and … 1
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WSU nursing student killed in crash on Highway 195
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B2 A 22-year-old Washington State University nursing student was killed Friday after losing control of her vehicle while trying to pass other cars on two-lane Highway 195 north of Rosalia. Kasey …
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Two CdA women report rapes six hours apart
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B2 Two rapes were reported within six hours of each other in Coeur d’Alene late Thursday and early Friday. Detectives are still investigating whether they are related. A 52-year-old woman said …
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Child pornography guilty plea prepared
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B2 A former employee of The Spokesman-Review and his attorney have reached an agreement in principle with prosecutors to plead guilty to several charges of possession of child pornography. Zachary L. … 1
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Riverside ranger leaves for Avista
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B2 Riverside State Park is looking for a new head ranger to manage a treasure of public land along the Spokane River and the booming visitation and uncertain funding that go …
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Array of candidates file for City Council
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B3 David Elton is under a court order not to attend Spokane City Council meetings. That didn’t stop him from becoming a candidate for the council’s open seat representing south Spokane …
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Candidate filings
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B3 Legislative District 9 State Representative Pos. 1: Susan Fagan (Republican); Pat Hailey (Republican); Darin Watkins (Republican); Glen R. Stockwell (Democratic); Art Swannack (G.O.P.)
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Israel exception to new rule
June 6, 2009 in Opinion on Page B4 President Barack Obama the Humble declares there will be no more “dictating” to other countries. We should “forge partnerships as opposed to simply dictating solutions,” he told the G-20 summit. …
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Tougher border ID rule needs monitoring
June 6, 2009 in Opinion on Page B4 So far, so good. Tighter security requirements went into effect this week at U.S.- Canadian border crossings and traffic didn’t back up for miles – and hours.
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Downsizing worth cheering for
June 6, 2009 in Opinion on Page B4 The most notable downsizing of the American home has been in its price. The luxury end usually escapes the worst of housing downturns, but not this time. For those seeking … 1
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Time to save our wildlands
June 6, 2009 in Opinion on Page B5 Growing up in the West, we always heard about “multiple use” for our national forests. When I was a kid in the 1950s and 1960s, that meant hiking, backpacking, wildlife … 1
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Idaho records
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B6 For 06-06-2009
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WAshington records
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B6 Spokane County Marriage licenses
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Man held in gun incident
June 6, 2009 in City on Page B6 Spokane police arrested a 22-year-old man early this morning for allegedly shooting a handgun from his second-story window on the 400 block of East Nora Avenue. Jamar C. Smith was …
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Winners go great lengths at Belmont
June 6, 2009 in Sports on Page C1 It is in the head of every trainer who enters a horse in the Belmont Stakes, and every jockey who scores a mount. Not so much, can my horse win …
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Former All-Star Smith dies at 60
June 6, 2009 in Sports on Page C1 Basketball: Randy Smith, a blindingly fast All-Star with the Buffalo Braves in the 1970s who once held the NBA record for consecutive games played, died while working out on a …
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Whatever it is, Thomas has found it to improve her game
June 6, 2009 in Sports on Page C1 Chessey Thomas doesn’t have a precise explanation for the dramatic improvement in her golf game this spring. Some additional work on her putting and chipping has helped, she said. And …
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Big Game Hunter
June 6, 2009 in Sports on Page C1 It was a pitching performance that materialized out the blue. Spokane RiverHawks coach Barry Matthews certainly didn’t see it coming. Neither did Andy Hunter – even though he was the …
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M’s drop chance for victory
June 6, 2009 in Sports on Page C1 SEATTLE – The Seattle Mariners knew going into this season that they would be a delight and a fright with their young players. Friday night became an all-inclusive experience in …
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Newsmakers
June 6, 2009 in Sports on Page C2 Injured U.S. forward Brian Ching, a former Gonzaga Bulldog, will miss today’s World Cup qualifier against Honduras because of a strained hamstring. Ching aggravated the injury this week and missed …
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Scoreboard
June 6, 2009 in Sports on Page C2 Baseball American League
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Today’s Best
June 6, 2009 in Sports on Page C2 Carl Pavano Cleveland pitcher allowed just three hits in a shutout in a victory over the Chicago White Sox.
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Furyk, Byrd tied for lead at Memorial
June 6, 2009 in Sports on Page C2 Golf: One last birdie for Jim Furyk put him one more stroke under par, which he found more gratifying than being in a share of the lead with Jonathan Byrd …

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