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Sunday, October 11, 2009
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Naches landslide prompts evacuation
October 11, 2009 in News, City A massive and growing landslide near Naches this morning blocked State Route 420, diverted the Naches River and heavily damaged one home
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Cold weather is sticking around
October 11, 2009 in News Saturday night brough record low temperatures across the region and a new record daytime low at 43 degrees 3
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Sprague project nears an end
October 11, 2009 in News, City Almost $6 million spent on project to rebuild intersections and repave a stretch of Sprague
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Rural hospitals seek Rx for survival
October 11, 2009 in City on Page A1 POMEROY, Wash. – It is autumn in this small town along Pataha Creek, tucked into the rolling hills south of the Snake River. The downtown is populated with a handful … 3
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Prop 4 supporters, opponents make cases
October 11, 2009 in City on Page A1 Proposition 4 is the most debated and argued, hated and loved, vilified and oversimplified question on November’s ballot. Supporters say the Community Bill of Rights – Proposition 4 on ballots … 5
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Insurgents’ bold ambush a message to Pakistan
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 RAWALPINDI, Pakistan – Militants staged a deadly attack on the Pakistani army headquarters Saturday in the most audacious indication yet of their willingness to battle the government, even at the …
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Iranian election protesters receive death sentences
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 TEHRAN, Iran – Iran announced Saturday that two people have been sentenced to death for joining the nationwide uprising following President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election in June, when hundreds of …
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U.S. troops bring aid to stricken Philippines
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 MANILA, Philippines – The U.S. military trucked in supplies and marshaled helicopters and Navy ships as the Philippines struggled with the aftermath of back-to-back storms that have left more than …
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In brief: Health staff fight vaccination order
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 Melville, N.Y. – Health care providers from throughout Long Island, N.Y., gathered on the lawn of Suffolk County’s Health Department on Saturday in a second day of protests against the …
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Obama vows end to ‘don’t ask’
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama, struggling to keep promises he made during last year’s campaign, pledged to continue fighting on behalf of gays and lesbians – including ending the military’s …
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Turkey, Armenia sign pact, to reopen border
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 ZURICH, Switzerland – Turkey and Armenia signed a landmark agreement Saturday to establish diplomatic relations and open their sealed border after a century of enmity, as U.S. Secretary of State …
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In brief: Japan bars Tyson beef shipments
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 Tokyo – Japan suspended beef shipments from an American meatpacker Saturday over its failure to remove cattle parts banned under a bilateral agreement, as officials here raised concerns about U.S. …
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Columbine killer’s mom had ‘no inkling’
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A5 DENVER – In the first detailed public remarks by any parent of the two Columbine killers, Dylan Klebold’s mother says she had no idea her son was suicidal until she …
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Pirates hit rough patch plying trade
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A5 PARIS – French soldiers successfully defended two fishing boats from capture by pirates in the Indian Ocean on Saturday, and 11 men suspected of involvement in the failed attack were …
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California judge rips referendums
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A6 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The chief justice of the California Supreme Court criticized the state’s reliance on the referendum process Saturday, saying it has “rendered our state government dysfunctional.” The widespread …
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Public pensions on crisis footing
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A6 The financial crisis has blown a hole in the rosy forecasts for pension funds that cover teachers, police officers and other government employees, casting into doubt as never before whether … 2
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Pumpkin pie filling low, but help on way
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A7 Pumpkin pie lovers be warned: You may not find your favorite can of pie filling at the supermarket. There’s a national shortage of canned pumpkin and pie filling, a result …
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In Passing
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A7 Irving Penn, photographer New York – Irving Penn, a virtuosic photographer widely known for his spare, formalized images of fashion models and who brought the same striking technique to portraiture …
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Afghanistan risk may be understated
October 11, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A8 WASHINGTON – As the Obama administration reconsiders its Afghanistan policy, White House officials are minimizing warnings from the intelligence community, the military and the State Department about the risks of …
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Putting music in motion
October 11, 2009 in City on Page B1 Many marching bands perform during the halftime shows of their schools’ football games, but Saturday was all about the bands at the Pacific Northwest Marching Band Championships held at Joe … 1
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Park deal’s failure rankles
October 11, 2009 in City on Page B1 An unraveled real estate deal that would have expanded a new city park has angered neighborhood leaders in northwest Spokane and, officials say, led to last week’s forced resignation of … 1
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Region in brief: Suspect in slayings arrested
October 11, 2009 in City on Page B1 A fugitive suspected of fatally shooting two Spokane men Sept. 26 was arrested Saturday in Kennewick. Merle W. Harvey, 27, was taken into custody without incident along with his girlfriend, …
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Doug Clark: City Hall at its best at high noon
October 11, 2009 in City on Page B1 Hide the children. Lock up the womenfolk. There’s gonna be a shootout at the Spo-K Corral. City Council Chambers, that is. 1
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Boater dies after run through breached dam
October 11, 2009 in City on Page B2 ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – The operator of a jet boat died when his craft crashed after making a run through the remains of the Savage Rapids Dam. The dam was …
