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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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Dad of bomb suspect thinks son was set up
March 29, 2011 in News The father of domestic terrorism suspect Kevin W. Harpham said he believes his son was set up by someone wanting to pocket the big reward posted by the FBI. 10
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Former Shock receiver Olson finds new role as coordinator
March 29, 2011 in Sports Andy Olson knows that life and football games can change in a hurry.
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Wichita State humbles Cougars in NIT semifinals
March 29, 2011 in Sports NEW YORK – There was nothing positive out of this National Invitation Tournament semifinal for the Washington State Cougars, from the beginning to the last seconds. Through the 2,400 ticks … 5
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Spokane County won’t put jail vote on the ballot this year
March 29, 2011 in City There will be no Spokane County jail bond measure this year and less chance of a legal challenge when a vote is scheduled, probably next year. 6
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Hayford takes over EWU basketball program
March 29, 2011 in Sports Calling it “the right fit at the right time,” Eastern Washington University athletic director Bill Chaves officially introduced Jim Hayford as the Eagles’ new men’s basketball coach during a Tuesday … 3
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Idaho Senate passes end-of-life conscience bill over seniors’ objections
March 29, 2011 in Idaho The Idaho Senate has voted 21-13 in favor of HB 187, a measure opposed by seniors and the AARP that makes a narrow change to the state’s existing “conscience law,” … 34
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Third school reform bill heads to Idaho House
March 29, 2011 in Idaho State schools Superintendent Tom Luna’s third and final school reform bill, which narrowly passed the Senate last week, cleared an Idaho House committee today on a 12-6 vote and headed … 9
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Defenseman Kichton a bit offensive
March 29, 2011 in Sports Brenden Kichton seems to smile a lot. Of course, with the season he produced for the Spokane Chiefs, there’s no reason the 18-year old defenseman not to smile.
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Spokane police arrest suspect in rash of salon burglaries
March 29, 2011 in City Spokane police detectives used a GPS tracker to solve at least one recent business burglary and continue to investigate whether the suspect — who also happens to be a repeat … 6
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Vandersloot lands on AP second team
March 29, 2011 in Sports Courtney Vandersloot achieved another milestone on Tuesday, becoming the first Gonzaga and West Coast Conference women’s basketball player to earn Associated Press second-team All-American honors. 4
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Moses Lake man facing murder in trauma death of his mom
March 29, 2011 in Region A Moses Lake woman found dead in her home on Sunday died from blunt force trauma in a homicide in which her son is facing a second-degree murder charge.
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Tsunami debris could wash ashore in Oregon
March 29, 2011 in Region Some debris from the tsunami that hit Japan could be washing onto Oregon beaches in about a year.
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Rain today, rain tonight, rain tomorrow
March 29, 2011 in City, Idaho More rain fell across the region this morning with yet another shot of stormy weather on the way for tonight, forecasters said. 2
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Rally to feature NAACP leader
March 29, 2011 in City on Page A1 The head of the nation’s largest civil rights organization will lead a march in Spokane on Sunday to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther … 4
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Obama emphasizes limits on Libya
March 29, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama defended American airstrikes in Libya in the narrowest possible terms on Monday, casting doubt on the likelihood of further U.S. military involvement in the Middle … 41
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Pot arrests disproportionately high in Pullman
March 29, 2011 in City on Page A1 Arrests for marijuana possession per 1,000 people in Pullman were nearly triple those of Spokane last year. And the arrest rate could increase this year in the college town; Pullman … 22
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Colleague says N.Y. state workers hit jackpot
March 29, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A2 ALBANY, N.Y. – Within a state work force already threatened with layoffs, a small group of workers has apparently found the sudden luxury of walking away from their jobs if …
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In brief: Group seeks end to ‘don’t ask’ now
March 29, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 SAN FRANCISCO – Gay rights advocates on Monday filed a challenge to a request by the Obama administration to keep the repealed “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy in place while …
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Toxin leaks from damaged plant
March 29, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 TOKYO – Highly toxic plutonium is seeping from the damaged nuclear power plant in Japan’s tsunami disaster zone into the soil outside, officials said today, further complicating the delicate operation … 1
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Father, son die in boat accident
March 29, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 SAN DIEGO – A father and son died when a sailboat carrying 10 people on an excursion organized by a group that helps disabled people capsized in calm water in …
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Michigan trims jobless benefits
March 29, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday made Michigan the first state in the country to lower the number of weeks jobless workers can get state benefits, a trend … 1
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Lawmakers say no to fluorescents law
March 29, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 COLUMBIA, S.C., – South Carolina lawmakers are taking a stand in favor of states’ lights. With incandescent bulbs being phased out under federal law in favor of energy-efficient compact fluorescents, … 6
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Explosion kills 78 at seized factory
March 29, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 SANAA, Yemen – Yemen’s chaos deepened on Monday when people looting a munitions factory set off an accidental explosion that killed at least 78 in an area torn from government … 1
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British apologize for 1976 killing
March 29, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 DUBLIN – The family of a 12-year-old Catholic girl fatally shot in the back by a British Army soldier 35 years ago received a face-to-face apology Monday from Britain’s senior …
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