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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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Homicide victim ID’d; home searched
In City Investigators searched a home in north Spokane on Tuesday where they say a man found dead near Green Bluff lived. The body of Jesus J. Torres Valdovinos, 25, was dropped …
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Pesky bug infestation an ‘environmental wonder’
In City The smokey-winged ash aphid – that little gray-blue critter flittering around tree-lined residential areas in the Inland Northwest this month – is a harmless but sometimes annoying insect that typically … 4
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High court blocks release of R-71 names
In City The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily blocked Washington state officials from releasing the names of people who signed referendum petitions to bring expanded rights for gay couples up for … 30
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Deaconess’ owner strikes deal to buy Rockwood Clinic
In City
Community Health Systems, the owner of Deaconess and Valley hospitals, said today it has struck a deal to take over Rockwood Clinic, the region’s largest health clinic.
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Idaho prepares to shutter wolf hunt in 3 zones
In Idaho Wolf hunters in some parts of Idaho are nearing their quotas, prompting state wildlife managers to prepare to shutter the season there once the legal harvest limit has been reached. 4
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College tuition is up sharply amid recession
In Nation/World With the economy struggling, parents and students dared to hope this year might offer a break from rising college costs. Instead, they got another sharp increase. 1
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Bonner County police logs, Oct. 16-19
In Idaho
Read the Bonner County law enforcement log for Oct. 16 to Oct. 19, 2009.
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State’s first wolf tag fetches $8,000 at auction
In Idaho State wildlife officials say the first wolf hunting tag ever printed in the state has sold for $8,000 to the highest bidder.
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Fog cuts visibility this morning
In City, Idaho A dense fog advisory was issued this morning by the National Weather Service for reduced visibilities on the higher bench and plateau elevations of the Inland Northwest.
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Federal changes won’t affect local cases
In City on Page A1 New orders from the U.S Justice Department to end federal prosecution of state-authorized medical marijuana patients and dispensaries will have no effect on cases in Eastern Washington, prosecutors said Monday. … 5
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Candidates’ home addresses become issue in judicial race
In City on Page A1 The single contested race for Spokane Municipal Court judge has somehow morphed into a battle of addresses rather than qualifications for the job. Judge Tracy Staab, who was appointed 10 … 3
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Feds back off medical marijuana
In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder directed federal prosecutors Monday to back away from pursuing cases against medical marijuana patients, signaling a broad policy shift that drug reform advocates interpret … 1
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Vintage steam train continues journey through Spokane
In City on Page A1
Rail fans converged on downtown Spokane on Monday with the arrival of a historic steam locomotive on its westward journey to its home in Portland. The locomotive is pulling a …
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Dozens more planets discovered
In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – European astronomers have found 32 new planets outside our solar system, adding evidence to the theory that the universe has many places where life could develop. Scientists using … 2
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Association expels octuplets doctor
In Nation/World on Page A2 LOS ANGELES – The Beverly Hills fertility doctor who treated octuplets mom Nadya Suleman has been expelled from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine for what was deemed a “pattern …
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Accuracy watch
In City on Page A2 For 10-20-2009
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Arrest made in fire probe
In Nation/World on Page A2 LOS ANGELES – A homeless man was arrested and charged with arson for starting a tiny blaze in August near the spot where a gigantic wildfire erupted several days later, …
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Afghan votes tossed
In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Obama administration officials said they expect President Hamid Karzai to announce today that he will accept a runoff in Afghanistan’s disputed election, following the invalidation of more than …
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Pakistan cuts deal with anti-U.S. tribes
In Nation/World on Page A3 DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan – Pakistan’s army, in the midst of a major new offensive against Taliban militants, has struck deals to keep two powerful, anti-U.S. tribal chiefs from joining …
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As talks begin, Iran threatens to retaliate
In Nation/World on Page A3 CAIRO – Iran threatened to accelerate its uranium enrichment capabilities if talks with world powers that began Monday in Vienna don’t reach a compromise on an international plan to provide …
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World in brief: Philippines preps as typhoon nears
In Nation/World on Page A3 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines put seven northern coastal areas on alert today for fast-approaching Typhoon Lupit as the church offered prayers that the storm will spare the battered country …
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Sudan policy seeks middle ground
In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The White House on Monday unveiled a new Sudan policy that seeks a middle ground between punishing the country’s defiant regime and appeasing it, a step away from …
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Public option has solid support, survey finds
In Nation/World on Page A4 As Democratic congressional leaders and White House officials work to shape health care bills that will go to the House and Senate floors, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows … 1
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Nation in brief: F-14 pilot heads Pacific Command
In Nation/World on Page A4 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii – A fighter pilot who headed the Navy in the Pacific and made a cameo appearance as a Tom Cruise foe in “Top Gun” has taken …
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