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Friday, February 4, 2011
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Rusnak named CFO at Sterling Financial Corp.
February 4, 2011 in Business on Page A10 Patrick Rusnak has been appointed chief financial officer of Sterling Financial Corp. If regulators approve the appointment, he will succeed Dan Byrne, who has held the position since Sterling opened … 5
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Idaho to get Hospice House
February 4, 2011 in Business on Page A10 Idaho’s first residential Hospice House should be ready for occupancy in July, Hospice of North Idaho Executive Director Paul Weil said Thursday. When ready, the 14,000-square-foot facility at 2212 W. …
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Many large retailers weather the storm
February 4, 2011 in Business on Page A10 NEW YORK – Americans didn’t stop splurging after the holidays. They braved snowstorms and shopped in force in January, handing retailers like Costco, Victoria’s Secret and Macy’s surprisingly strong sales.
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Briefcase
February 4, 2011 in Business on Page A10 Australian firm to buy Bank of America’s insurance business CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Bank of America Corp. says it has agreed to sell its Balboa Insurance Co. business to QBE Insurance …
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Casino could open in 2013
February 4, 2011 in Business on Page A10 Two officials with the Spokane Tribe of Indians say their proposed West Plains casino-resort could be ready for business sometime in 2013. Tribe Chairman Greg Abrahamson and Vice Chair Mike …
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Bring deficit down, urges Bernanke
February 4, 2011 in Business on Page A10 WASHINGTON – The United States can’t fully recover from the worst recession in decades until hiring improves, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday. The economy is strengthening, and will … 4
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Former Spokane residents say they’re safe in Egypt
February 4, 2011 in City on Page A12 Former Spokane residents living in Cairo reported they were safe on Thursday despite reported attacks on foreigners and journalists by pro-government groups. The violent turn, however, has forced the Rev. … 1
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Editorial: Legislature shouldn’t be wasting time on designating a state beverage
February 4, 2011 in Opinion on Page A13 Less than a month into a legislative session billed as one of the grimmest and most demanding ever, a klatch of Washington state representatives has introduced a bill that would … 3
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U.S. aid props Egypt’s regime
February 4, 2011 in Opinion on Page A13 “People holding a sign ‘To: America. From: the Egyptian People. Stop supporting Mubarak. It’s over!’ ” So tweeted my brave colleague, Democracy Now! Senior Producer Sharif Abdel Kouddous, from the … 6
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Schools need upkeep, too
February 4, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page A13 Let’s face it, money is tight; available jobs are almost nonexistent; and all us Social Security old folks haven’t had a cost-of-living raise in two years, but kids need our … 3
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Bonds imperil financial future
February 4, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page A13 Much has been said about the two school bond issues due a vote Feb. 8. 8
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Budget ghosts haunt GOP
February 4, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page A13 For the past two years, Republican congressional leaders have been complaining loudly that we simply cannot continue “this current administration’s irresponsible practice of borrowing and spending” to fund stimulus programs … 13
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Injured Iraq war veteran Lowe adapts to new life on slopes
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 On Mother’s Day 2005, 24-year-old Joey Lowe of Boise was in Iraq, buttoned up in a tank. Lowe, a U.S. Marine corporal, was the gunner on the crew of an …
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Zags rally, hold off Portland
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 PORTLAND – The airborne chest bumps and high-fives after the final horn were a pretty good indicator of just how big this comeback win was for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. They …
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Cold-shooting Cougars follow up big win with stinker against Oregon
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 EUGENE, Ore. – After last Sunday night’s win over then-18th-ranked Washington, some Washington State Cougars talked of running the table in the second half of the Pac-10 basketball season. That … 1
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CdA’s Gomez picks Beavers
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Running: Coeur d’Alene distance running standout Kinsey Gomez signed a letter of intent Thursday to attend Oregon State University. Gomez picked OSU over Arizona State and Utah, the other schools …
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Pittsburgh’s Ward, Green Bay’s Driver act as mentors for young receivers
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 DALLAS – Hines Ward – soon to be all of 35 – stroked his whiskers and pondered the suggestion. Yes, he liked being called a mentor. Donald Driver, who just …
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McDyess, Spurs beat Lakers at buzzer with tip
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 NBA: Antonio McDyess tipped in Tim Duncan’s missed jump shot right before the buzzer, and the San Antonio Spurs survived the host Los Angeles Lakers’ late rally for an 89-88 …
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Today’s Best
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 LeBron James Heat star tallied 51 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in Miami’s 104-100 NBA win over the Orlando Magic.
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Scoreboard
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Basketball NBA
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WSU women post huge comeback to down Oregon State
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 Freshmen Sage Romberg and Ireti Amojo led Washington State (6-16, 4-6) with 17 points apiece and after trailing by as many as 13 points in the second half, the Cougars …
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Idaho blows 10-point lead, loses in double OT
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 MOSCOW, Idaho – Last time they played at home, the Idaho Vandals pleaded with officials for a video review late in a controversial loss to Boise State. It never came. …
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Oregon State shakes off cobwebs to knock off No. 20 Washington
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 CORVALLIS, Ore. – Given the disappointment of the last few weeks, the Oregon State Beavers were going to revel in their victory over No. 20 Washington – just not too …
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EWU men lose 18th consecutive road game after wilting in second half
February 4, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 GREELEY, Colo. – Any chance Eastern Washington University had of ending its 17-game road losing streak was tabled for at least a couple of days Thursday night when Big Sky …
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