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Monday, July 23, 2012
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Blanchette: Ichiro asking for trade saved M’s from tough decision
July 23, 2012 in Sports Going on record here that the Seattle Mariners shouldn’t have traded Ichiro Suzuki. They should have made him CEO. At least he grasped that he was no longer a fit … 2
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Law student arrested for hit-and-run with young girl
July 23, 2012 in City, News As a Gonzaga University law student accused of running over a bicycle trailer carrying a 2-year-old girl made his first appearance in court Monday, the victim remained in intensive care … 26
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Commenter targeted in lawsuit identifies herself
July 23, 2012 in Idaho, News A woman who claims to have posted a comment on a Spokesman-Review blog that triggered a defamation lawsuit has revealed her identity. 23
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Mariners trade Ichiro to Yankees
July 23, 2012 in Sports SEATTLE — The Mariners traded 10-time All-Star outfielder Ichiro to the New York Yankees on Monday for two minor-league prospects and cash considerations. 18
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Scientists: Novel TB drug combo passes first test
July 23, 2012 in Health Scientists are hot on the trail of a new tuberculosis treatment that a small study suggests might one day offer an alternative to battle this deadly lung disease, even if …
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Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, dies at 61
July 23, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — Sally Ride, who blazed trails into orbit as the first American woman in space, died Monday of pancreatic cancer. She was 61. 11
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Salazar: end protection of Yellowstone grizzlies
July 23, 2012 in News, Region CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is telling Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead that he shares the governor’s desire to end federal protections for Yellowstone grizzly bears. 8
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Cool weather to last just one day
July 23, 2012 in City, Idaho Temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s today is providing some relief from the hot July sun, but forecasters said it won’t stay cool for long. 1
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2 sides face off ahead of NYC sugary drink hearing
July 23, 2012 in Health Advocates on both sides of a proposal to limit the size of soda and other sugary drinks in city eateries faced off Monday, a day before a scheduled Board of …
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W.Va. eyes repeal of forced-sterilization law
July 23, 2012 in Health West Virginia officials are looking into updating or repealing a state law that allows for the involuntary sterilization of “mentally incompetent” people. 2
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More details expected in forest death
July 23, 2012 in City, Outdoors, Region More information will be released later today about a death on the Colville National Forest during Friday afternoon’s thunderstorms, which produced high-intensity winds, according to the Ferry County Sheriff’s Department. 3
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Reactions to NCAA penalties against Penn State
July 23, 2012 in Sports Reaction to the NCAA penalties against Penn State. 1
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Campaign urges reporting of feral pig sightings
July 23, 2012 in Idaho Idaho, Oregon and Washington have jointly launched a “Squeal on Pigs” campaign to combat the latest invasive species - feral swine - that’s turned up in all three states. 11
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Accused Colorado shooter makes first court appearance
July 23, 2012 in News CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — His hair dyed orange-red and a dazed look on his face, the man accused of going on a deadly shooting rampage at the opening of the … 24
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NCAA fines Penn State, strips victories
July 23, 2012 in Sports INDIANAPOLIS — No death penalty. More like slow death. Wiped out in the record book. Wiped out in the wallet. Wiped out in the ability to recruit, and keep what … 25
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Five candidates vie for Billig’s seat in the House
July 23, 2012 in City on Page A1 The last-minute decision of state Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown to retire at the end of the year set off a quick, frenzied rush among Democrats to determine how to … 18
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Getting There: WSP’s newest Crown Vic marks end of an era
July 23, 2012 in City on Page A1 The Ford Crown Victoria, the classic law enforcement patrol car, is coming to a dead end. The last new Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor sedan in the fleet of the … 7
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Theater shooter staying silent
July 23, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 AURORA, Colo. – University of Colorado officials were looking Sunday into whether James Holmes used his role in a graduate program there to amass an arsenal used in a theater … 17
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Snowmobile races earn bragging rights, raise funds
July 23, 2012 in City, Idaho on Page A1 There doesn’t have to be snow on the ground for snowmobile enthusiasts in Idaho to log some hours on a sled. Even in 90-degree heat, dozens of riders from all …
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Vietnam ranked worst in wildlife protection
July 23, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 HANOI, Vietnam – A conservation group ranked Vietnam the worst country for wildlife crime in a report issued today on how well 23 Asian and African countries protect rhinos, tigers … 1
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Cholesterol tests for kids debated
July 23, 2012 in Health, Nation/World on Page A2 CHICAGO – Should all U.S. children get tested for high cholesterol? Doctors are still debating that question months after a government-appointed panel recommended widespread screening that would lead to prescribing … 1
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Many Syrians reportedly fleeing Aleppo
July 23, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 BEIRUT – New clashes and military shellings were reported Sunday in Syria’s two major cities, as the warring sides in the country’s escalating conflict intensified their information battle on the …
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Cuban dissident dies in crash
July 23, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 HAVANA – Cuban activist Oswaldo Paya, who spent decades speaking out against the communist government of Fidel and Raul Castro and became one of the most powerful voices of dissent …
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AIDS conference urges world to keep up fight
July 23, 2012 in Health, Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The world’s largest AIDS conference returned to the U.S. on Sunday with a plea against complacency at a time when the epidemic is at a critical turning point. …
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