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Saturday, September 1, 2012
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Huskies hold back Aztecs
September 1, 2012 in Sports SEATTLE — It started off like a rout.
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Ferris’ offense clicks in win over CV
September 1, 2012 in Sports With just eight seniors, Ferris football coach Jim Sharkey has the youngest team he’s had in seven years. The Saxons’ youth appear to be quick learners.
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Andy Billig, Q&A on 15 topics
September 1, 2012 in City, News ANDY BILLIG, Democrat 1. Why do you feel that you are the best candidate? I have a successful record of delivering results on the issues most important to our community: …
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Nancy McLaughlin, Q&A on 15 topics
September 1, 2012 in City, News NANCY MCLAUGHLIN, Republican 1. Why do you feel that you are the best candidate? As your city councilwoman, I have been in touch with moms and dads, singles, retirees, …
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Chiefs drop preseason opener to Everett
September 1, 2012 in Sports Even though preseason games can be taken with a grain of salt, the Spokane Chiefs didn’t quite dazzle in their debut.
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NFL veteran Lindell dreams of shot at playoffs
September 1, 2012 in Sports Rian Lindell has a long list of accomplishments on his 12-year NFL resume, but the former Washington State University kicker wants more.
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Whitworth football opens with convincing win
September 1, 2012 in Sports Ronnie Thomas ran for 161 yards and three touchdowns as Whitworth jumped ahead early and eased past College of St. Scholastica for a 28-13 season-opening nonconference football win Saturday afternoon …
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Eastern men set for tour of Canada
September 1, 2012 in Sports There’s no better time than now for the Eastern Washington men’s basketball team to travel abroad.
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Angels end Hernandez’s long domination
September 1, 2012 in Sports SEATTLE — Mark Trumbo hit a two-run single in the eighth inning that helped hand Felix Hernandez his first loss in nearly three months, and the Los Angeles Angels beat … 1
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Burglary suspect caught by pants, then by police
September 1, 2012 in City One burglary suspect was caught because his pants got stuck on security window bars late Friday night, police say, while a police dog tracked and cornered his accomplice. 2
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Romney, most others avoid mention of war at convention
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – With America embroiled in its longest armed conflict, Mitt Romney became the first Republican since 1952 to accept his party’s nomination without mentioning war. Three election cycles after … 54
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All month, it’s been rainless in Seattle
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 SEATTLE – Not too many people are complaining in typically soggy Seattle, but the city is on a surprising run of dry weather. The gauge at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport … 4
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Initiative or no, federal law trumps state on marijuana
September 1, 2012 in City on Page A1 Suppose voters decided that they’ve had it with federal drug rules that make marijuana an illegal substance akin to heroin or cocaine, and they change Washington state law to make … 94
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School district considers expanding all-day kindergarten
September 1, 2012 in City on Page A1 Washington lawmakers hope to implement full-day kindergarten statewide by 2018, provided the state can come up with funding. Spokane Public Schools, the region’s largest district, is considering implementing full-day kindergarten … 2
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Father of two wins lottery millions
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 LANSING, Mich. – A self-described hillbilly bred in Arkansas and living for the last 10 years in Lapeer, Mich., claimed the largest lottery prize in Michigan history Friday, a $337-million …
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Accuracy watch
September 1, 2012 in City on Page A2 For 09-01-2012
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Ex-Marine shoots two, self
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 OLD BRIDGE, N.J. – An ex-Marine who had suffered from depression and once tweeted about killing “everyone I see” opened fire in camouflage gear at a New Jersey supermarket, gunning …
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Recovery from Isaac begins
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 NEW ORLEANS – Isaac pushed north and out of Louisiana on Friday, leaving behind swaths of misery – flooded neighborhoods, power outages in humid heat, thousands seeking help in emergency …
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Court: Ohio must restore early voting
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – A federal judge ordered the battleground state of Ohio to open its polling places three days before the Nov. 6 election, giving a victory to the Obama campaign …
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Feds: No charges for Arpaio
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 PHOENIX – Federal authorities said Friday that they’re closing their abuse-of-power investigation into Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona without filing charges against him. Authorities were investigating America’s self-proclaimed … 5
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Syrian air bases targeted by emboldened rebels
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 BEIRUT – A rebel unit of army defectors launched a major offensive against security facilities in Syria’s largest city of Aleppo, and anti-regime forces targeted air bases to try to …
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In brief: Pena Nieto certified as election winner
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 Mexico City – Mexico’s highest electoral authority declared Friday that Enrique Pena Nieto was the legitimate winner of the July 1 presidential election, formally opening the transition to a new …
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Jackson may be leaving ‘Idol’ bench
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 “American Idol’s” game of musical chairs may have taken another casualty as new reports claim Randy Jackson is vacating his post as judge – a spot he’s held since the …
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Quake off Philippines kills one
September 1, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A6 MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of villagers who fled their coastal homes during a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines have returned home, but hundreds more still jittery from the temblor …

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