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Friday, August 3, 2012
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2 hospitalized after fire breaks out at Liberty Lake firm
August 3, 2012 in City, News Two people were hospitalized after inhaling smoke when a fire broke out at a manufacturing plant in Liberty Lake Friday. 1
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Police justified in Idaho shooting; video released
August 3, 2012 in City, Idaho, News Two Post Falls police officers and and Idaho State Police corporal were justified when they shot a fugitive to death in March during a chase that ended in a cul-de-sac … 27
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Coug freshman Marks makes quick impression
August 3, 2012 in Sports PULLMAN – The freshman brushed flecks of sand away from his body, a reminder of the workout he’d been given in Washington State’s new sand pit on the west end …
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Seahawks receiver Tate looks for golden year
August 3, 2012 in Sports RENTON, Wash. — Beginning his third year in the league, Golden Tate appears poised to finally have his breakthrough season with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Sabathia’s gem ends M’s seven-game streak
August 3, 2012 in Sports NEW YORK — CC Sabathia pitched a three-hitter and struck out 10, dominating the Mariners as usual while leading the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory Friday night that …
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Spokane Olympian just misses shoot-off
August 3, 2012 in Sports LONDON – Whether it’s football, baseball or basketball, describing a sport as a “game of inches” is a well-worn cliché in the sports world.
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Man pleads guilty to distributing child porn
August 3, 2012 in City A man who once licensed foster care homes for the state pleaded guilty today to two federal counts of distribution of child pornography. 1
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Mt. Vernon hospital wants to know: Do you eat healthy?
August 3, 2012 in Health Poor diet is one of the leading causes of disease and early death in the United States, but United General Hospital is trying to change that — at least in …
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Thief steals cash from South Hill estate sales
August 3, 2012 in City A thief grabbed the cash box from an estate sale under way on the South Hill today and jumped into a waiting car, getting away with an undisclosed amount of … 5
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Stolen motorcycle returned after 37 years
August 3, 2012 in City, News When Don Arndt’s motorcycle was stolen from the backyard of his old Spokane Valley home in 1975, he quickly lost hope of ever seeing it, but he never gave up … 6
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Craig claims bathroom visit part of Senate duties
August 3, 2012 in City BOISE — Former Republican U.S. Sen. Larry Craig aims to fend off a federal election lawsuit against him by arguing his infamous July 11, 2007, Minneapolis airport bathroom visit that … 17
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UI prof’s ‘blade runner’ research aims at better prosthetic limbs
August 3, 2012 in Health, Idaho A University of Idaho professor’s research not only helped clear “blade runner” Oscar Pistorius to run in the Olympics - it also may open the door to a new generation …
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Hiring strengthened in July
August 3, 2012 in City WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 163,000 jobs in July, a hopeful sign after three months of sluggish hiring. 26
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Battling both cancer and the health care system
August 3, 2012 in City, Health on Page A1 About a month ago, Donna Preece, held a car wash with some family and friends. They stood out on Division holding signs. They took donations. They washed cars Friday and … 22
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LDS Scouts ‘catch vision’
August 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 Scouting activities are far more varied than tying knots. “We’re doing all kinds of things,” said Jim Fox, general chairman of the 2012 Aaronic Priesthood Encampment for Boy Scouts. “Scouting … 20
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Judo champ: ‘tough, tough girl’
August 3, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 LONDON – Kayla Harrison took her spot atop the medal stand, determined not to cry during the national anthem. She was in tears after one note. 7
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Cybersecurity bill hits roadblock in Senate
August 3, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Earlier this year, top national security officials held a classified briefing in the Capitol for about half of the U.S. Senate, warning that the country’s critical infrastructure was … 18
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Lotteries
August 3, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 Thursday’s Washington Daily Game: 6-0-6 . Thursday’s Match 4: 9-13-21-24.
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Accuracy watch
August 3, 2012 in City on Page A2 For 08-03-2012
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Mayas may have used chocolate as condiment
August 3, 2012 in Health, Nation/World on Page A2 MEXICO CITY – Archaeologists say they have found traces of 2,500-year-old chocolate on a plate in the Yucatan peninsula, the first time they have found ancient chocolate residue on a …
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Orca protection challenged
August 3, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – The iconic orca, or killer whale, should swim free of federal protection, a farmer from California’s San Joaquin Valley urged in a petition filed Thursday. Backed by a … 3
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In brief: Senate confirms Afghanistan envoy
August 3, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The Senate has confirmed career diplomat James B. Cunningham to be the next ambassador to Afghanistan, replacing Ryan Crocker. Cunningham has been serving as deputy ambassador in Kabul …
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U.S.-bound Cubans switch to land route
August 3, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 METETI, Panama – Led by smugglers armed with knives and machetes, Mayra Reyes and 14 other Cubans sloshed through swamps and rivers and suffered hordes of mosquitoes as they struggled …
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Envoy to Syria steps down
August 3, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 BEIRUT – The resignation of Kofi Annan, the point man for international efforts to bring peace to Syria, emphatically confirmed what events on the ground had already been making clear: … 1
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