Spokesman.com Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81634/ 6bd32d6dc291699b0d5debb8e1b7651f 2009 The Spokesman-Review Downtown cooldown: Carlos Rodriguez, 5, of Seattle, gets a faceful of spray from the Rotary Fountain in Riverfront Park to cool off as temperatures reached into the 90s July 3 in Spokane. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81651/ 1a901465976cef56fb4f1c6f9e1078d0 2009 The Spokesman-Review Tiffany Shull sells fireworks to Earl Jones at the Nearly Naked Fireworks stand in Puyallup, Wash., on Wednesday. Some residents have raised concerns about the stand, located less than a block from a park. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81632/ f7e82eb559339a265e81ae947d62516e 2009 The Spokesman-Review From a library terrace overlooking North Vancouver, B.C., near his home, Michael Barber looks at a photo of his son, Jonathan, 24, killed by a gunman who mistook him for a gang associate. Los Angeles Times Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81631/ 77a959cd7f1d619039b53673038e43b7 2009 The Spokesman-Review Spokane sheriff’s marine Deputy Thad Schultz gives personal watercraft owner Randy Brown a warning after Brown’s wife drove too close to another personal watercraft Tuesday on Long Lake. As the owner, Brown is responsible for the watercraft’s use. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81630/ a8ef0f2e7412e183bfba33e147336a58 2009 The Spokesman-Review Jason Antijunti is one of about 40 people working to repave a five-mile stretch of I-90 between Hyak and Easton, Wash. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81629/ ebb484aaf05ea03ffba841d5df81598e 2009 The Spokesman-Review Segments of worn concrete are removed from a section of Interstate 90 last month during a repaving project near Snoqualmie Pass, Wash. Freezing weather and chained-up vehicles have taken their toll on the pass.Associated Press photos Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81628/ 76de0fb9433c67090136b21c834aed15 2009 The Spokesman-Review A painted employee talks viewers through an aircraft’s safety procedures in the video. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81627/ e4dcf48a2f7d63b7b38a0d25f117b9c7 2009 The Spokesman-Review An Air New Zealand pilot outfitted in body paint is among several airline employees to appear in a safety video called the “Bare Essentials of Safety.” The airline’s chief executive disrobed for a TV ad. This photo is provided by the airline. Associated Press photos Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81646/ 7fdb5d1d75effb7f00087a4c3c8b9291 2009 The Spokesman-Review Spokane Indians outfielder Aja Barto, who leads the team in hitting, shatters his bat during Tuesday’s game against Tri-Cities. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81645/ 59a7c34dcfe8fcea897c5fe726fef7ab 2009 The Spokesman-Review Padres fan gives Manny Ramirez earful during game. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81643/ 27f109628fdac68dd928a1fd6f270814 2009 The Spokesman-Review Seattle catcher Rob Johnson, who had the winning hit Friday, congratulates Mark Lowe on his save. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81642/ a35b22483817f77a3b8dc2c71283e5bd 2009 The Spokesman-Review Tiger Woods follows his tee shot on the 17th hole Friday. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81641/ ce5c823ee82939432fb5ca731e3f6b56 2009 The Spokesman-Review Andy Roddick of the United States sprawls for a return from Andy Murray during Friday’s men’s semifinal at Wimbledon. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81639/ eb37043d729ef18b1f47eff8885d11b2 2009 The Spokesman-Review A Marine takes a position next to piles of dried poppy bulbs in the village of Noghara in Helmand province Friday. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81638/ 6b9164ef6a6a92d030c5c577d911e0e2 2009 The Spokesman-Review Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati delivers a sermon during Friday prayers at Tehran University in Iran. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81637/ e5ef5495b2c23cb69c056308f127aa54 2009 The Spokesman-Review Reward posters hang in the window of a business in Gaffney, S.C., on Friday. Officials are looking for a serial killer blamed for four deaths over six days. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81636/ 65a22baa54cc43ec6cff8ef88d7cd772 2009 The Spokesman-Review Flames leap from the front of a home in the 5400 block of East Commerce Avenue on Friday morning. Photo courtesy of Kate Williams Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81635/ f86514e9ef92d7e7ae6236a0ca61d1ee 2009 The Spokesman-Review A Spokane firefighter from Station 15 squeezes through a second-floor window to gain position to spray hot spots on the home on Friday. The house was engulfed when firefighters arrived. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81650/ 21917675adf7f465c649bf121accb6d7 2009 The Spokesman-Review Spokane’s Harrison Nikolao anticipates a large Iowa crowd. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81649/ 48056a4eeb47365002741a836a57d18f 2009 The Spokesman-Review The Twins’ Target Field will tentatively open April 12. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81648/ 0507f0460a3ae2a5f055651d238d57e6 2009 The Spokesman-Review chrisa@spokesman.com Spokane’s Aja Barto watches one of his team-best 17 hits sail into the outfield for a single. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81515/ 659eaff920b5ee7f9beac845b8420d5e 2009 The Spokesman-Review The Spokane Crash 16U Softball team traveled to the Sterling Invite in Wenatchee, to play fastpitch May 25-26, and win the Championship. Pictured are, back row, from left: Coaches Scott Johnson and Bob Hesselgesser; center row: Mollie Buelow, Hailee Duncan, Heather Hesselgesser, Katherine Lively, Devynne Johnson, Sarah Pierce and Devann Burney; front Row: Shaina Marvel, Hilary Johnson, Portia Schuller, Kasara Wise and Katelyn Harvey.Photo courtesy of Patti Marvel Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81520/ a89093bb52bf0b6b4d17ea33586eb27d 2009 The Spokesman-Review Valley Hospital CT coordinator Cindy Spilker shows Jennifer Dorval, an X-ray technician who is training in CT, the applications of the hospitals new 16 slice CT Scanner. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81518/ 81dc4e75a3b091724acdb90396d66320 2009 The Spokesman-Review Jamie Allbee-Velandra is the manager and main photographer at a photo studio and gallery called Uniquely U Images & Gallery. She offers individual, family and pet portraits, model portfolios and wedding photography. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81517/ 1902560961d9327332d911638df3d87b 2009 The Spokesman-Review johnc@spokesman.com Spokane Valley City Councilman Steve Taylor joked at his last meeting before resigning to become city administrator in Connell, Wash., that he had often been on the losing end of a 6-1 vote, and Councilman Dick Denenny, left, rubbed it in by presenting Taylor a “6-1” sign. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81523/ 7fae1f21dede2bc294cfdf87b560795a 2009 The Spokesman-Review Jody Young, 36, creates art in many forms, including acrylic paintings that incorporate cut paper and detailed pen-and-ink pieces.colinm@spokesman.com Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81529/ d3d2d3058af1fced70a418c182a31734 2009 The Spokesman-Review Jay Humphrey is back on the sidelines and is the new coach for the West Valley boys basketball team, replacing Jamie Nilles. The team was attending basketball camp at Gonzaga University this week. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81541/ 0fa4d24dd84ff4b118d1b93dde3e8c77 2009 The Spokesman-Review Some of the old gadgets will always pose a few questions for the younger generation. File Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81553/ 533b4d29051665c2ef3c1bdbf9ef244a 2009 The Spokesman-Review Evangelical pastor Rick Warren, shown in June, will speak at the Islamic Society’s annual convention. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81527/ 21301871f135474683fe3e7e85e10d63 2009 The Spokesman-Review Rick Hardin, of Spokane: “It’s the day we celebrate our independence. And, we get to get out and enjoy the weather.” Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81526/ 17eac2a6a7de5af78d59b2f2192676d4 2009 The Spokesman-Review Ray Mattozzi, of Geiger: “A day off to recreate. We’re going to go fishing and camping – get away from it all.” Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81524/ 38e30d4e32142b83ef93caaaecc4062b 2009 The Spokesman-Review Jackie Whitney, of Geiger: “It means I can independently go camping and fishing. That’s what I’m going to do.” Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81647/ aa93a9b4ff9cdece900cf778dc7f740a 2009 The Spokesman-Review Barto Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81644/ 1bb2bbfd8f71d868c5a7a2f1bf43f2c0 2009 The Spokesman-Review Dale Earnhardt Jr. waits for his season to turn around. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81519/ 27468fc56875468363446883fa6879d6 2009 The Spokesman-Review Dennis Bartz is the CEO of Valley Hospital, as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81528/ e6d3ecca5a382c4b76201462996a28bd 2009 The Spokesman-Review Tom Hardin, of Spokane Valley: “This year, vacation. We’re going up to Bayview to watch the fireworks.” Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81633/ cafccb18c22e292f4c6f8792f558dfa0 2009 The Spokesman-Review Palin Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81540/ aff9129f1677912247d7a928383410e0 2009 The Spokesman-Review Brian Prior, an Episcopal priest, says “the key is to not over-exaggerate the crisis and under-exaggerate the good news.” Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81543/ 7e5bac4829b8cddc77c1d3af6c103c7d 2009 The Spokesman-Review Franken Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81640/ fa9d9d9f4b36454adc32dd50e2e5efe6 2009 The Spokesman-Review U.S. Marines from the 2nd MEB, 1st Battalion 5th Marines carry their weapons, ammunition, food and water as they make their way through the Nawa district in Afghanistan’s Helmand province Friday. Associated Press photos Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81552/ abd78e05ff4a17215867e7d56a3378a0 2009 The Spokesman-Review Ingrid Mattson is the first female president the Islamic Society of North America. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81542/ 04c87b4eeed21393834c356d4e279e3a 2009 The Spokesman-Review Kaycee and John English, give a kiss to Bowser, their 1-year-old rescued Australian Shepherd at their wedding ceremony. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81530/ 18a4b83d139bc87090644de50a7915b5 2009 The Spokesman-Review Irises should be planted with the top of the rhizome at the soil surface. Special to Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81525/ be8f36c1fe172a475278c608dac6e446 2009 The Spokesman-Review Jim Thompson, of Spokane: “A paid day off. Normally, I get the day off. This year, I’ll get double time – I have to work.” Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81691/ 0b3f350da6b538be4960027ed013c584 2009 The Spokesman-Review Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Burger King Chevrolet, leads Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Office Toyota, late in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 51st Annual Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81669/ 597b6f38d870b5e6be8743c52fe1f1b1 2009 The Spokesman-Review Members of the Perfection-Nots marching band, left to right, Dylan Townsend, Rebekah Geren, and Easton Townsend warm up their instruments before Saturday's Fourth of July Parade in Coeur d'Alene. The wacky costumed Perfection-Nots have performed in the Coeur d’Alene parade every year since 1978. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81656/ 30af49f43308b0d94892b7a0e4dc318a 2009 The Associated Press Serena Williams holds the championship trophy, after defeating her sister Venus to win the women's singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon on Saturday. The Williams sisters later teamed up to win the tournament's women's doubles title. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81654/ b0ff5918a03e93596f4b5c4f31256969 2009 The Spokesman-Review Tony Stewart's last start from the pole resulted in a Pocono victory. (Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81652/ fa54211e54571e6549920d624b37aa66 2009 The Spokesman-Review The No. 29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet NASCAR Nationwide Series crew services Clint Bowyer's car Friday during the Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona International Speedway. (Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.spokesman.com/photos/2009/jul/04/81653/ a512b14b904448e498dbae9c04579f76 2009 The Spokesman-Review