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STA puts Plaza remodel on hold

July 25, 2014 on Page A1 The remodeling of Spokane’s downtown transit plaza faces a new obstacle after downtown business interests on Thursday successfully won a delay of the project. Some business leaders question if remodeling …
Residents in north Spokane clean up, assess and wait for power to return after storm

July 25, 2014 on Page A1 Molly Conant was sitting on her couch Wednesday afternoon when she decided to get up and go into the kitchen. It’s a decision that may have saved her life. One …
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County on track for 35-40 percent turnout in primary election

July 25, 2014 on Page A5 Slightly more than 30,000 ballots for the Aug. 5 primary had been returned to the Spokane County elections office by Thursday, pushing turnout to about 10.5 percent countywide. Elections Manager …
Shawn Vestal: Ted Nugent’s most-enduring record a monotone of racism and hatred

July 25, 2014 on Page A5 Why did the Coeur d’Alene Tribe cancel the concert of super-bigot and hack rocker Ted Nugent? Because the left hates guns.
Harley lovers converge for rally in Spokane Valley

July 25, 2014 on Page A5 Dennis and Edie Fisk made the eight-hour ride to Spokane Valley from Pacific City, Ore., to join more than 1,500 Harley-Davidson riders at a four-day rally this weekend. The two …
Coeur d’Alene officers must view videos on encountering dogs

July 25, 2014 on Page A5 Every officer in the Coeur d’Alene Police Department must watch a series of short training videos on dog encounters – one of the city’s responses to a controversial dog shooting …
Jim Kershner’s this day in history

July 25, 2014 on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago A crowd of hundreds gathered to watch as workmen placed the giant metal pedestals in position for the new railroad bridge being constructed over …
Oil train derails; cars retain cargo

July 25, 2014 on Page A6 SEATTLE – Nothing spilled when three tanker cars in an oil train from North Dakota derailed Thursday, but it alarmed environmentalists. “This is a warning of how dangerous this could …
Washington Supreme Court rules names must remain in records

July 25, 2014 on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Renters who have been wrongly sued by their landlords can’t have their names hidden in court records to prevent possible problems with finding future housing, the state Supreme …
Washington records

July 25, 2014 on Page A6 Spokane County Marriage licenses
Firefighters gain ground in wildfire battle

July 25, 2014 on Page A6 OMAK, Wash. – Cooler temperatures allowed firefighters to directly attack a massive wildfire Thursday that has destroyed about 150 homes in north-central Washington. Fire spokesman Pete Buist said the biggest …
Engineers union accuses Boeing of age discrimination

July 25, 2014 on Page A6 EVERETT – The union representing engineers has filed age discrimination complaints against Boeing, saying that older employees are being targeted for layoffs. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace …
In brief: Israel’s actions in Gaza protested

July 25, 2014 on Page A7 A group of about two dozen protesters gathered in front of the Thomas S. Foley U.S. Courthouse at noon Thursday to publicly object to the actions of Israel in the …
Carlton Complex fire 52 percent contained

July 24, 2014 OMAK, Wash. (AP) — Cooler temperatures allowed firefighters to directly attack a massive wildfire that has destroyed about 150 homes in north-central Washington on Thursday. 1
Utilities working to restore power to area homes

July 24, 2014 More than 29,000 homes and businesses remain without power this morning in the Inland Northwest in the wake of severe thunderstorms that knocked down trees and power lines across a … 17
Morning house fire injures 1, displaces residents

July 24, 2014 A house fire that initially trapped one man in a basement in northwest Spokane early Thursday caused $75,000 worth of damage, according to a news release. 1
In Carlton Complex fire’s wake, orchards survive

July 24, 2014 on Page A1 Fruit orchards tucked along riverbanks and hillsides in north-central Washington largely escaped damage as massive wildfires raced through the region. At times during the harshest advances of the blaze, the … 1
Powerful punch: Storm uproots trees, knocks out power

July 24, 2014 on Page A1 Severe thunderstorms pounded the Inland Northwest on Wednesday, toppling trees that crushed homes and cars and cutting power to more than 60,000 homes and businesses. One driver suffered life-threatening injuries … 1
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Montana Sen. Walsh says PTSD ‘factor’ in plagiarism

July 24, 2014 on Page A4 HELENA – Sen. John Walsh of Montana said Wednesday his failure to attribute conclusions and verbatim passages lifted from other scholars’ work in his thesis to earn a master’s degree … 16
Doug Clark: Here’s how Spokane can squeeze most pennies from parkers

July 24, 2014 on Page A5 More parking meters going up? I had no idea we were short on parking meters. 59
Otter: Idaho won’t help with immigration crisis on Mexico border

July 24, 2014 on Page A5 BOISE – Idaho is off-limits to any plans to ease the growing humanitarian crisis on the Mexican border, Idaho Gov. Butch Otter declared Wednesday in a letter to federal officials. … 109
IRS, taxpayers face more identity theft cases

July 24, 2014 on Page A5 When Steve Martin tried to wrap up mortgage paperwork last week to buy a Spokane home, he thought he could simply verify through the IRS that he hadn’t paid taxes … 46
In brief: Col. Charles McDaniel is new commander of Fairchild’s 92nd Air Refueling Wing

July 24, 2014 on Page A5 Fairchild Air Force Base’s 92nd Air Refueling Wing is getting a new wing commander on Friday, Col. Charles B. McDaniel. Current Wing Commander Col. Brian M. Newberry will relinquish command … 9
Jim Kershner’s this day in history

July 24, 2014 on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago Mrs. Williams, a lodging house proprietor, woke up to flames in her house in LaCrosse, in Whitman County. The fire was in a room …
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Seattle police: Homeless ticketed most for pot

July 24, 2014 on Page A6 SEATTLE – An analysis of the first six months of Seattle police enforcement under new marijuana laws finds homeless people and African-American males are more likely to be ticketed for … 1
Gonzaga to award $1 million Opus Prize for humanitarian work

July 24, 2014 on Page A6 Gonzaga University will hand out a $1 million gift in October on behalf of a foundation that recognizes faith-based humanitarian work. The Opus Prize Foundation partners with Catholic universities to … 1
In brief: ‘Kettle Falls 5’ marijuana case delayed

July 24, 2014 on Page A6 The controversial federal trial of a marijuana growing co-operative calling themselves the “Kettle Falls 5” has been delayed so that defense attorneys can review new evidence obtained by prosecutors. U.S. … 3