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Thursday, December 20, 2012
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Death penalty sought for soldier
December 20, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 SEATTLE – The U.S. Army said Wednesday it will seek the death penalty against the soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers in a predawn rampage in March, a decision … 2
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Two weapons in gunfight traced to Fast and Furious
December 20, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Two of the weapons found after a drug cartel gunfight last month in Sinaloa, Mexico, that killed five people have been traced back to the U.S. – one … 1
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Katherine Heigl starts line of pet products
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A4 Bedtime at Katherine Heigl’s house can take a while. As a mom of two daughters and seven other kids of the four-legged variety, she likes to give each one special …
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S. Korean woman wins presidency
December 20, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 SEOUL, South Korea – Park Geun-hye, the daughter of the strongman who ruled South Korea for much of the 1960s and 1970s, was elected Wednesday as the country’s first woman …
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In brief: Israel advances housing project
December 20, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 Jerusalem – Defying a wave of international condemnation, Israel on Wednesday gave final approval to a 2,610-unit housing project in a southern Jerusalem area that Palestinians claim should be part … 2
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Snowy blast slickens roads
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A5 Wintry weather caused problems for drivers in the region and kept emergency responders busy Wednesday. Roads became slick with snow, slush and ice, and snow combined with gusty winds made …
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Valley Fire Station 6 opens on East Sprague
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A5 Standard medical calls kicked off the first fully operational day for Spokane Valley’s reconstructed Fire Station 6 on Wednesday. Firefighters no longer need to worry about the roof leak that …
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Jim Kershner’s this day in history
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago Fred Morrow, a railroad employee, was arrested in San Francisco for stealing $5,500 in railroad paychecks from a baggage car.
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Doug Clark: Names for Apple’s bar hip, hideous
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A5 With the world scheduled to end sometime on Friday, I thought it would be a good idea to tie up some loose ends, like helping Bob Apple choose the right … 8
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Fairchild buffers gain approval
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A5 Efforts to protect Fairchild Air Force Base from civilian encroachment took a big step forward with approval of new land-use regulations by the city of Airway Heights. The Airway Heights … 4
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Study looks at elk predator
December 20, 2012 in Region on Page A6 HAMILTON, Mont. – Mountain lions in the southern reaches of the Bitterroot Valley will soon be donating their DNA for the cause of science. Most of the big cats involved … 2
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Study outlines Idaho cities’ tax dependency
December 20, 2012 in Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – A new state report on how Idaho’s hundreds of cities, counties and local taxing districts rely on fees levied against business equipment has been published in time for … 1
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In brief: Man jailed in pregnant wife’s death
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A6 A man suspected of stabbing his pregnant wife to death Tuesday night is being held on $1 million bond. Jeremy Swanson, 27, reportedly called 911 and told dispatchers he killed …
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Judge: Killer was insane in hatchet slayings
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A6 SEATTLE – A judge has found a homeless Seattle man not guilty by reason of insanity in the November 2010 hatchet slayings of two strangers. Superior Court Judge Bill Bowman …
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Deal extends Nike’s tax aid
December 20, 2012 in Region on Page A7 PORTLAND – Gov. John Kitzhaber and athletic-wear giant Nike Inc. agreed Wednesday to a 30-year deal that promises Nike will only be taxed on its in-state sales. Nike requested the …
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Death penalty absent in Stenson retrial
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A7 PORT ANGELES, Wash. – The owner of an exotic bird farm whose death sentence and conviction for murdering his wife and another man were overturned by the state Supreme Court …
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Idaho records
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A8 For 12-20-2012
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Who will process state’s pot remains an open question
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A8 Will the Marlboro Man light up a joint soon? The states of Washington and Colorado legalized possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana in the November elections, but it is … 4
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Washington records
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A8 Spokane County Marriage licenses
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In brief: Two WSP cars hit on West Side
December 20, 2012 in City on Page A9 EVERETT – A Washington State Patrol car was rear-ended by a car Wednesday morning on Highway 525 in Snohomish County. That followed an accident Tuesday night when another patrol car …
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Treasury prepares to sell off GM stock
December 20, 2012 in Business on Page A10 DETROIT – The U.S. government’s short stint in the auto business is coming to an end. The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it will sell its remaining stake in General … 4
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Billions lost in LIBOR scam
December 20, 2012 in Business on Page A10 WASHINGTON – A federal watchdog has found that government-controlled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may have lost more than $3 billion from big banks’ alleged rigging of a key interest … 4
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Video game violence re-examined
December 20, 2012 in Business on Page A10 WASHINGTON – In the days since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., a shell-shocked nation has looked for reasons. The list of culprits cited include easy … 1
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Holiday deals later, lower than last year
December 20, 2012 in Business on Page A10 NEW YORK – When it comes to fat holiday discounts, better late than never. This holiday shopping season, many stores haven’t been offering the same blockbuster deals as they did … 2
Celtic Woman is coming to Spokane
