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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
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Editorial: Sandpoint stands alone in fight for what’s right
August 15, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 One of the disingenuous objections to gay marriage is that with the adoption of civil unions and everything-but-marriage laws, there is no need to go any further to avoid discrimination. … 14
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Fix people, not marriage
August 15, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 That Greg and Anne Jones support gay marriage and yet call themselves Catholic (July 14) is consistent with a contemporary trend in that words mean nothing. What next, Democrats voting … 78
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Deficit reduction an illusion
August 15, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 I was dismayed by the July 25 front page headline “Federal health law will shrink deficit.” In quoting the nonpartisan CBO report, the article conveniently forgets to mention that the … 13
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Jobs, Mr. Mayor?
August 15, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 I chuckle when I read articles about how Spokane’s tea party mayor is currently off on a trip for his finalists for police chief, even though it was recommended to … 17
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Arab Spring could help Israel
August 15, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 A few months ago, as I was speaking to a nonprofit group about how developments in the Arab world would affect Israel, I noticed the faces in the crowd looking …
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Indians edge Everett on hit batter in ninth
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The bottom line for the Spokane Indians: Overall, they’re still sporting the worst record in the Northwest League. But some fine tuning in the second half has led to improvements …
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Sarbaugh transfers from Gonzaga to North Idaho College
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Basketball: Chris Sarbaugh (pictured above), the former Gonzaga Prep basketball standout who redshirted at Gonzaga University last season, is transferring to North Idaho College. “I loved Gonzaga, loved the people …
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Cougars show impressive depth at receiver
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 This is the second of eight position previews of Washington State University’s 2012 football team.
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Eastern cornerbacks take pointers from calm new coach
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The air was stifling Tuesday afternoon, but fortunately for the Eastern Washington cornerbacks, their coach didn’t turn the heat any higher. “I’m more of a teacher than a yeller,” said …
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Thames’ single in ninth lifts Mariners over Rays
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 SEATTLE – Eric Thames’ two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night and snapped the Tampa Bay Rays’ seven-game …
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Carroll football coach Van Diest chooses to stay
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Mike Van Diest says he coaches out of fear. That fear has driven him to a 157-22 record, six NAIA national championships and three runner-up finishes as the head coach …
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Scoreboard
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Baseball American League
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Today’s Best
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Chad Billingsley Pitched eight dominant innings and won his fifth straight start as Dodgers routed Pirates 11-0.
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Newsmakers
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Hired The Big East hired CBS executive vice president Mike Aresco to be commissioner of a conference now in rebuilding mode. Aresco has been a vice president in charge of …
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Best bet on the Tube
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 The United States will be trying to beat Mexico in Mexico for the first time when the region’s powers meet in an exhibition game today ( 4:30 p.m. on ESPN2). …
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Roddick has aching back in upset loss
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Tennis: Andy Roddick developed back spasms during his opening match at the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday, setting up a two-set loss that left questions about his health heading …
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Johnson’s marriage ends after 41 days
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 NEW YORK – Evelyn Lozada is ending her 41-day-old marriage to Chad Johnson after the football star was arrested for allegedly head-butting her over the weekend. A rep for the … 1
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Flynn will start Seahawks’ second preseason game
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 RENTON, Wash. – Even though Pete Carroll insists the competition is ongoing, it is clear Matt Flynn is the leading contender to be the Seattle Seahawks’ starting quarterback when the …
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Luck has short list as Colts hit field
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 Andrew Luck brought his revised to-do list to work on Tuesday. Make better protection calls. Complete more passes. Get ready for his first NFL road test at Pittsburgh.
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Today’s menu
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B6 For 08-15-2012
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Gennett transfers to Post Falls, commits to Sacramento State
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B6 University basketball standout Hallie Gennett has decided to make two moves – one long term and one short term. The long-term decision is an oral commitment to Sacramento State. The …
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On the air
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B6 For 08-15-2012
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Ferguson: McIlroy lines up as Woods’ biggest challenge
August 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B7 KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – The next major is eight months away. The next showdown is nine days away. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are assured of being paired together next …
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Fresh Sheet
August 15, 2012 in Food on Page C1 Tinbender Craft Distilling to open A new craft distillery is shacking up with Spokane winery Knipprath Cellars. 1
Celtic Woman is coming to Spokane
