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Friday, August 10, 2012
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Wild finish topples Mariners
August 10, 2012 in Sports ANAHEIM, Calif. - Rookie sensation Mike Trout tied a career high with five RBIs, including a three-run homer and a rare two-run sacrifice fly, and pinch-runner Peter Bourjos scored on … 2
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Eagles expect tight ends to help balance offense
August 10, 2012 in Sports It was easy last spring to overlook the tight ends on the Eastern Washington football team. Only two of them were healthy enough to practice. Throw in three All-American wide …
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WSU holds first fall scrimmage under Leach
August 10, 2012 in Sports PULLMAN – Like most other things about Mike Leach and his offense, the goal for quarterback Jeff Tuel in Saturday’s scrimmage at Martin Stadium will be simple. “Just keep rolling,” …
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Crew finds note atop table pyramid at Manito
August 10, 2012 in City City workers made an unexpected find while deconstructing the latest mysterious picnic table pyramid at Manito Park this afternoon. 33
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Loon Lake road rage shooter pleads guilty
August 10, 2012 in City A Loon Lake man pleaded guilty Friday in Colville to a road-rage shooting in March that nearly killed a Spokane man. 4
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Coeur d’Alene to unleash goats on weedy well sites
August 10, 2012 in Idaho Coeur d’Alene got its goats, and the city isn’t the least bit annoyed by it. City water officials long have wanted to use goats to mow down weeds at municipal … 3
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Spokane company makes largest piece of recycled paper
August 10, 2012 in City A local business drew some attention this morning after its employees banded together to create the largest piece of recycled paper in the world. 5
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Missing Spokane County woman found safe
August 10, 2012 in City, News A 53-year-old woman last seen at her home in north Spokane County late Thursday has been located. Kathryn Burger is safe, sheriff’s officials say. A neighbor found her this afternoon. 2
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Investigation dampens Monster’s energy buzz
August 10, 2012 in Health As energy drinks continue to surge in popularity, the disclosure by Monster Beverage Corp. that it’s being investigated is the latest signal that the high-octane industry is coming under sharper … 4
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A push is on to fluoridate Portland water
August 10, 2012 in Health A coalition of more than 50 health and other organizations is quietly lobbying the Portland City Council to fluoridate Portland’s water. 2
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‘Guardians’ step up for homeless Coeur d’Alene vets
August 10, 2012 in Health, Idaho COEUR D’ALENE — For the past three months, Scott Roberts was living out of his old van. At night, the 55-year-old cuddled up into a small, makeshift bed on the … 2
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Vestal: Mayor’s proposed cuts come at price of safety
August 10, 2012 in City Mayor David Condon’s proposed city budget accomplishes his main objective: keeping his campaign promise not to raise taxes. It does not, however, do what he says it does: preserve the … 25
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Care Act tax impact spread out
August 10, 2012 in Health, Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Who gets thumped by higher taxes in President Barack Obama’s health care law? The wealthiest 2 percent of Americans will take the biggest hit, starting next year. And … 62
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Thompson case: Juror claimed orders were ignored
August 10, 2012 in City on Page A1 The alternate juror who claimed last year’s trial of former Spokane police Officer Karl F. Thompson Jr. was marred by jury misconduct was unable to provide any specific examples of … 49
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Jensen-Byrd plans on hold for at least a year
August 10, 2012 in Business on Page A1 Washington State University officials say they’ll wait a year or more before reconsidering the fate of the empty Jensen-Byrd building on the edge of downtown Spokane’s University District. What they … 11
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Team USA makes its point
August 10, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 United States Olympians took up residence atop the medals podium Thursday with dominant performances in vastly different arenas. With team gold medals in women’s soccer and women’s water polo and …
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Forecasters predict 3 to 6 more hurricanes
August 10, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Government forecasters on Thursday called for the remainder of the storm season to see six to 11 named storms, including three to six hurricanes with two …
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Tropical Storm Ernesto hits Mexico’s coastline
August 10, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 VERACRUZ, Mexico – Tropical Storm Ernesto made landfall Thursday near the port city of Coatzacoalcos and moved inland while drenching Mexico’s southern Gulf, an area prone to flooding. Ernesto came …
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In brief: Continuing Midwest drought conditions are pushing global food prices higher
August 10, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 ST. LOUIS – The Plains states where the production of corn and soybeans is key are being hit harder by excessive drought conditions in the wake of the hottest month …
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USDA hopes changes will cut into food stamp fraud
August 10, 2012 in Health, Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The Agriculture Department on Thursday came out with new steps to fight fraud in food stamps, a program that has taken center stage as Congress struggles to adopt … 1
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Mortgage protections proposed for homeowners
August 10, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON — The government’s consumer lending watchdog proposed new rules Friday aimed at protecting homeowners from unexpected costs and shoddy service by companies that collect their monthly mortgage payments. Mortgage … 2
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Swine flu cases rise dramatically
August 10, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 LOS ANGELES – There have been 145 cases of infection with the H3N2 variant swine flu since July 12 – a significant jump from the prior week’s 12 confirmed cases, …
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Holmes’ attorneys claim mental illness
August 10, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Attorneys for the suspect in the Colorado movie theater shootings said Thursday their client is mentally ill and that they need more time to assess the nature …
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New computer virus hits Mideast, firm says
August 10, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 LONDON – A new computer virus tied to some of the most sophisticated cyberweapons thus-far discovered has been found circulating in the Middle East, a Moscow-based computer security company said …
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