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Sunday, March 29, 2009
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County looks at clustering homes on rural land
March 29, 2009 in News Spokane County will begin a series of public hearings this week for residents to comment on rules designed to give landowners more flexibility in developing rural land while preserving open … 1
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Snake photos reveal pre-dam glory
March 29, 2009 in Idaho, News Anyone who’s driven U.S. Highway 12 across southeast Washington’s rolling terrain into Idaho will recognize at least some of the scenery in Kyle Laughlin’s photographs.
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Every Economy: Avoid the ‘con’ in contractor
March 29, 2009 in News It’s spring, and a homeowner’s thoughts turn to home improvement projects. If you’ve got a big one coming up, you’ll be thinking of hiring a contractor. Few relationships can be …
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South Hill pharmacy robbed
March 29, 2009 in News The pharmacy located inside the Albertsons grocery store at 510 E. 37th Ave., on Spokane’s South Hill, was robbed this morning. 3
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The ripple effect: Journeyman painter makes ‘a step of faith’
March 29, 2009 in City on Page A1 Marco Romero is finding a lot of work at his new home. Peeling off wallpaper and repainting the walls. Taking down a wall of decorative mirrors and repainting the walls. …
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Dog tag’s story still without an ending
March 29, 2009 in City on Page A1 Sometime during the Battle of Guadalcanal, Army Cpl. Walter Hahn lost his life and his dog tag. The body of Hahn, a Spokane resident who went to war with a …
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Stocks’ rise offers sliver of optimism for economy
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – With the Dow Jones industrial average rising about 20 percent over the past few weeks, a down Friday notwithstanding, the question on many lips is whether the stock …
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NPR weighs holding rare on-air pledge drive
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – Times have gotten so tough that National Public Radio is considering something it hasn’t done for a generation: a pledge drive. With NPR facing a projected $8 million …
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Fargo’s worst may be over
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 FARGO, N.D. – Fargo’s fears of a catastrophic flood eased Saturday with word that the Red River apparently crested at lower-than-expected levels, and weary residents turned their attention to ensuring …
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Spanish judge hears charges targeting six ex-U.S. officials
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 MADRID – A Spanish court has agreed to consider opening a criminal case against six former Bush administration officials, including former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, over allegations they gave legal …
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Hail, flooding disruptive in Mississippi, Alabama
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 BILOXI, Miss. – A spring storm dumped heavy rains and baseball-size hail and whipped up winds across the Southeast on Saturday, flooding homes and cars in parts of Mississippi and …
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China marks 50 years of control over Tibet
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 WUXI, China – China celebrated 50 years of direct control over Tibet with a lavish international Buddhist conference Saturday featuring a rare appearance by Beijing’s hand-picked Buddhist leader – underscoring …
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Researchers claim Chinese hacking other computers
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 TORONTO – A cyber spy network based mainly in China hacked into classified documents from government and private organizations in 103 countries, including the computers of the Dalai Lama and …
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Karzai endorses Obama’s strategy
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Saturday that he was in “full agreement” with President Obama’s newly announced strategy for Afghanistan. Karzai said he was especially glad that Obama explicitly endorsed …
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Clashes follow arrest of U.S. ally in Iraq
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A5 BAGHDAD – American and Iraqi forces arrested an influential U.S. ally Saturday, triggering fierce clashes in central Baghdad that threatened to disrupt a key pillar of American efforts to stabilize …
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Chinese see bargains in U.S. real estate
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A6 BEIJING – Amid a downturn in real estate prices, some wealthy Chinese are signing up for home-buying tours to the U.S., and Chinese media tout the trend as another sign …
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An array of goals for Obama’s trip
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A7 WASHINGTON – Here are some key issues, in question-and-answer form, surrounding President Barack Obama’s trip to the G-20 summit this week and his meeting with NATO allies and EU nations. …
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U.S. softens stance on global economy
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A7 LONDON – The Obama administration on Saturday moved to quell a public war of words with European leaders on the need to boost government spending to combat the financial crisis, …
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Space shuttle Discovery returns after ‘great mission’
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A9 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Discovery’s astronauts sliced their way through haze and headwinds to land at Kennedy Space Center on Saturday, capping a mission to complete the solar power system …
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Cities’ glow dims for Earth Hour
March 29, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A9 CHICAGO – From an Antarctic research base and the Great Pyramids of Egypt to the Empire State Building in New York and the Sears Tower in Chicago, illuminated patches of …
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Inmate who died part of Cold War-era shock testing
March 29, 2009 in City on Page B1 An Airway Heights Corrections Center inmate found dead earlier this month participated in Cold War-era testicular shock experiments that led to a federal lawsuit. Labeled a “psychopathic delinquent” as a …
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Bill on tent cities falters in Senate
March 29, 2009 in City on Page B1 A bill to limit the regulations local governments can impose on churches that host homeless encampments is apparently dead in the Legislature. Rep. Brendan Williams, of Olympia, sponsored the bill …
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Some will win, but all take bow
March 29, 2009 in City on Page B1 Fresh off a first-place finish in an archery tournament last week, 11-year-old Owen Martin, of Puyallup, Wash., was in Spokane on Saturday getting ready for another possible victory today. He …
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Revisions to river treaty floated
March 29, 2009 in City on Page B1 The buzz of an electric alarm clock, the sweet heat of the shower, steam rising from a coffee mug. All over the Northwest, people start their day with energy from … 1
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