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Area Seahawks fans feed on football frenzy

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page A1 There is no Cascade Curtain when it comes to Seahawks pride. As Seattle’s National Football League team gears up for its second Super Bowl appearance in as many years, Eastern … 25
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Junior officers try on vests for size during police academy

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B1 Garrett Mosar has wanted to be a police officer since he was 2. As he tried on a heavy police vest and had his picture taken Saturday afternoon at Spokane … 134
Jan Quintrall’s staff lunch expenses surprise City Council members

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B1 Days after the dismissal of Spokane’s city planning director for what was described as a misuse of city funds, Jan Quintrall, head of the city’s Business and Developer Services Division, … 165
That’s NEWS to you

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B1 If you followed the news last week, you could be a winner in our weekly news quiz. Warm up by taking the newspaper version, and then go to www.spokesman.com/newsquiz, where …
Doug Clark: Bartender, himself in recovery, creates space for others fighting addiction

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B1 It’s not every day you meet a bartender who’s on a mission to help alcoholics turn their lives around. Shawn Kingsbury, however, is definitely not your ordinary bartender. 2
Jim Kershner’s this day in history

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B1 From our archives, 100 years ago Dutch Jake Goetz, Spokane’s hotel-saloon-gambling entrepreneur, got himself arrested in Moscow for “discharging firearms on Sunday within the city limits.” 1
Huckleberries: Coeur d’Alene tree trim reveals open vista

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B2 Coeur d’Alene no longer has the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers demanding a clear-cut of trees along its waterfront Dike Road. But the city is busy removing dozens of pines …
Boeing fires 4 accused of selling, using drugs at work

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B2 Four Boeing Everett employees have been fired for allegedly selling and using drugs at the workplace, company officials said Friday. “There were both drug sales and drug use on the … 3
Dead whale found at Seattle dock struck by ship propeller

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B2 SEATTLE – A 32-foot gray whale that turned up dead under the Washington state ferry terminal in downtown Seattle died last week because it was struck by the propeller of … 1
Gun control group has Oregon in sights

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B2 GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Fresh off a victory in Washington state, a leading gun control group backed by billionaire Michael Bloomberg is hoping to make Oregon its next prize in …
In brief: Bonner County deputy’s injuries improving

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B3 A Bonner County sheriff’s deputy critically injured in a car crash Tuesday is continuing to improve. Deputy Alexander Hughes, 29, was listed in fair condition at Kootenai Health Saturday evening. … 1
University of Idaho president focuses on safety after shooting spree

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B3 MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho President Chuck Staben understands the concerns parents have surrounding safety when they send their children to college. “I’m a parent so I know it’s …
UI looks for ways to boost enrollment

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B3 MOSCOW, Idaho – Enrollment at the University of Idaho is headed in the wrong direction. Idaho’s flagship university saw its overall student population decline by more than 1,000 between 2004 …
Spin Control: Hearing on marijuana laws takes on mainstream feel

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B9 OLYMPIA – If one lives long enough, things that once seemed impossible will become commonplace. Or so my grandfather used to say. He was living proof of that: Born before … 1
Military court hears accused soldier’s case

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B9 JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – A 24-year-old Washington-based soldier accused of fatally stabbing a fellow soldier after a verbal confrontation in 2013 appeared in military court Friday. Pvt. Jeremiah Hill … 1
As 5-year milestone nears, zulily deals with growth

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B9 Seattle-based zulily, the moms-oriented flash-sales website, has been one of the fastest-growing companies in recent memory – skyrocketing in five years from zero to more than $1 billion in annual …
That’s News to you answers

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B9 Here are the answers to this week’s quiz: 1. D. Tyler Johnson’s first full season in the NHL with Tampa Bay produced a team rookie-record 24 goals with 26 assists. …
Authorities charge inmate with 1976 ‘Gypsy Hill’ murders

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B9 REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Northern California prosecutors on Thursday charged an Oregon prison inmate with two counts of murder in the serial killings of six young women that terrified the …
Innovations reduce catch of unintended fish at sea

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B12 NEWPORT, Ore. – Sara Skamser has to do a lot less convincing these days. The owner of Newport’s Foulweather Trawl fishing net company has been a trusted business partner of …
USDA considers freeing organic growers from promotion fees

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page B12 Organic farmers are fertilizing a proposal to broaden their exemption from paying industry fees that largely support conventional agriculture. Hundreds of organic growers and their supporters have urged the Agriculture … 1
Dark fiber may ignite broadband competition

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page E1 The problem with cutting the pay-TV cord is that you still need a high-speed Internet connection. No surprise, then, that the big telecom companies are jacking up fees for broadband … 1
Ron Reeds designs on success

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page E1 Ron Reed’s journey from aimless teen to passionate entrepreneur was as unpredictable as a guitar solo by his favorite musician, Jimi Hendrix. But the arrival of his son convinced Reed …
The Dirt

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page E1 Work begins on old building Renovation is underway for the Washington Cracker Co. building, at 304 W. Pacific Ave., to convert the 38,000-square-foot interior into mixed-use commercial spaces for lease, … 2
BBB Tip of the Week

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page E2 The FBI has recently sent out an alert about a phishing scam that targets employees in order to redirect direct deposit paychecks to the scammers. The scam arrives as an …
As it seeks long-term stability, Netflix may be worth the risk

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page E2 Netflix’s (Nasdaq: NFLX) volatile stock was recently down about a third from its 52-week high, suggesting a buying opportunity to some. In the streaming video giant’s third-quarter earnings report, management …
Tom Kelly: Early birds hold no sway with multiple offers in play

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page E2 The early bird gets the worm, but not necessarily when the seller is out of town or when more than one offer is expected on a property. An interesting purchase-sale …
NFL players find encore careers

Jan. 25, 2015 on Page E6 As Eddie George neared the end of his nine seasons in the NFL, the running back began pondering his next play. “Something I’d worked on for most of my adult …
600 kids pack first-ever Spokane Junior Police Academy

Jan. 24, 2015 Turnout was high on Saturday for the Spokane Police Department’s first Junior Police Academy. 4
Deputy critically injured in crash making steady improvement

Jan. 24, 2015 A Bonner County Sheriff’s deputy critically injured in a car crash Tuesday is continuing to improve.