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Today, February 13, 2012
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Avista bills could reflect falling gas prices
February 13, 2012 in News Falling wholesale prices for natural gas could soon be reflected in utility customers’ bills, Avista officials said today. 3
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Gregoire signs gay marriage bill
February 13, 2012 in News, City OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire signed the Marriage Equality Act today that would allow same-sex couples to marry in civil ceremonies and with any religious group that allows such unions. 10
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Idaho Rep. Labrador launches re-election bid
February 13, 2012 in Idaho Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador announced his bid for a second term on the Statehouse steps today, flanked by more than 30 state lawmakers who served with him when he was … 2
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Police say suspected killer’s body found
February 13, 2012 in City Spokane Police say they’ve located the body of suspected killer Dustin W. Gilman at 909 W. Hazard Rd., in North Spokane County. They’re still waiting on positive identification from the … 12
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Eastbound I-90 closed near Cle Elum
February 13, 2012 in City Interstate 90 near Cle Elum was closed this morning so that wreckers could clear an accident involving a semi truck carrying jet fuel.
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Spokane man arrested after fighting with deputy
February 13, 2012 in Region A Spokane man who reached for a knife in a fight with a sheriff’s deputy in Spokane Valley on Sunday night was arrested and charged with several felonies. 17
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Idaho rejects blue heeler as state dog
February 13, 2012 in Idaho Idaho lawmakers have voted down a bill to declare the blue heeler the official state dog. 8
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Dispute over US 95 interchange heads to trial
February 13, 2012 in Idaho COEUR D’ALENE — A right-of-way dispute between a developer and the Idaho Transportation Department over a planned highway interchange near Athol is going to trial next month.
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Obama sends 2013 budget proposal to Congress
February 13, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama today sent Congress a new budget that seeks to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade while at the same time showering … 41
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Target practice results in WSU campus gunfire alert
February 13, 2012 in Region PULLMAN — A campus-wide alert for gunfire was issued at Washington State University Sunday afternoon for shooting that turned out to be target practice. 8
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Gov. Gregoire to sign gay marriage bill today
February 13, 2012 in Region OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire will sign a measure legalizing gay marriage in Washington state into law today. 13
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Adele, Foo Fighters take top Grammys
February 13, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 LOS ANGELES – The Foo Fighters captured five Grammys and Adele won six, including the song of the year trophy for “Rolling in the Deep,” at a Grammy ceremony that …
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Federal review finds deficiencies in transportation plan
February 13, 2012 in City on Page A1 The organization responsible for planning transportation spending in Spokane is getting its knuckles rapped in a newly released federal review. The Spokane Regional Transportation Council failed to include public transit … 3
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Killing suspect remains at large
February 13, 2012 in City on Page A1 A tipster directed Spokane police Sunday to the vehicle taken Friday night from the home of a slain mother and her two sons, but the nationwide manhunt for the suspected … 3
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Teens’ jobs outlook ‘tough’
February 13, 2012 in City on Page A1 The economy is making it tough to be a kid these days, at least a kid with purchasing power. Many of the jobs traditionally filled by teenagers are now being … 9
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‘The Artist’ is top dog at British film awards
February 13, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 LONDON – Silent movie “The Artist” had a night to shout about Sunday, winning seven prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Awards. Britain’s equivalent of the Oscars …
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Powerball winner got ticket in Rhode Island
February 13, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lottery officials say someone who played the Powerball in Rhode Island has won the $336.4 million jackpot. The new multimillionaire has not stepped forward and the lottery …
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Accuracy watch
February 13, 2012 in City on Page A2 For 02-13-2012
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Avalanche survivor rescued
February 13, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 RESTELICA, Kosovo – Rescuers have pulled a 5-year-old girl alive from the rubble of a house flattened by a massive avalanche that killed both her parents and at least seven …
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League calls for new effort on Syria
February 13, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 BEIRUT – Arab leaders meeting in Cairo on Sunday called for a renewed United Nations attempt to help halt violence in Syria, asking the Security Council to create a joint …
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In brief: U.N. consultant gunned down in Egypt
February 13, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 CAIRO – An Egyptian woman who worked for the United Nations as a freelance consultant was fatally shot in the head while driving through an upscale Cairo neighborhood on Sunday, …
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Greece endorses new austerity deal
February 13, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 ATHENS, Greece – Greek lawmakers today approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the debt-crippled nation from bankruptcy, after riots in Athens and other cities left …
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Obama sending budget proposal to Congress
February 13, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – The new budget that President Barack Obama is sending to Congress aims to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade by restraining government spending and …
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Mills says Macca’s calls were hacked
February 13, 2012 in City on Page A4 Heather Mills is describing her experiences of phone hacking to a British inquiry into media ethics. The ex-wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney said there was absolutely no way that …
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