Chelsea Bannach
Chelsea Bannach covers social services issues.
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Recent stories by Chelsea
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Alleged killer led man to body
November 22, 2012 in City on Page A15 An Eastern State Hospital patient approached an employee making his rounds in the middle of the night. “I murdered someone,” the patient told the employee, according to court documents, “but … 12
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Local artisans’ work featured in Yuletide show at the MAC
November 18, 2012 in City on Page B1 Patti Reiko Osebold is fascinated by paper’s versatility and texture, its beauty and simplicity. “It started with the crane, my first paper crane,” she said. “It inspired me.”
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Love, multiplied: Local families expand on National Adoption Day
November 17, 2012 in City, Health on Page B1 Robert and Tammy Fritz love children. So much so that they’ve fostered 28 children over the last four years and adopted two, in addition to their two biological children. On … 1
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Striking symphony musicians plan benefit concert, forum
November 16, 2012 in City on Page A5 The striking musicians of the Spokane Symphony are planning a show of their own Saturday. Five symphony performances have been canceled since the musicians announced the strike Nov. 3. With … 5
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Alleged shooter charged with attempted murder
November 16, 2012 in City on Page A9 A Spokane man faces a first-degree attempted murder charge for what detectives call a retaliatory shooting. Eugene “Low Key” McVay, 30, appeared in Spokane County Superior Court this week. McVay … 3
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A solemn day at Fort George Wright
November 12, 2012 in City on Page A1 Onlookers quietly watched as a group of Scouts raised a flag Sunday to honor those who have served the nation. They were participating in a Veterans Day ceremony at the …
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Six teens injured in rollover crash
November 11, 2012 in City on Page B10 A crash involving marijuana and excessive speed Friday night landed six teenagers in local hospitals, one in critical condition. Spokane County sheriff’s deputies responded to the rollover crash at about … 4
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Vehicle fire at mall forces unwelcome intermission
November 11, 2012 in City on Page B1 Robyn Gett stood on the sidewalk outside River Park Square on Saturday with her small popcorn and soda, watching the commotion. She was in the middle of previews at the …
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State agrees to cover therapy for autistic children on Medicaid
November 8, 2012 in City, Health on Page A5 After three children, Jennifer Collins thought she had it down. But it became clear early on that her youngest son was struggling. Derek began talking late. He struggled with focus, … 9
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Symphony cancels four additional concerts
November 8, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Spokane Symphony announced Wednesday that several more performances will be canceled as its musicians continue to strike. Spokane Symphony Board President Peter Moye said in a news release that … 22
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In-vitro fertilization is available to active-duty military
November 4, 2012 in City, Health on Page A1 Sean and Sarah Halsted couldn’t imagine life without children. They met in college while on the Washington State University rowing team. After graduating, Sean Halsted followed in the tradition of … 4
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Picket replaces symphony performance
November 4, 2012 in City, Features on Page B3 Musicians of the Spokane Symphony Orchestra took to the picket lines Saturday instead of the stage. The musicians, who announced Friday night they were going on strike after months of … 3
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Volunteers glean at Green Bluff for food bank
November 4, 2012 in City on Page B1 Dozens of volunteers gleaned for the greater good Saturday. They flocked to Green Bluff to pick thousands of pounds of leftover produce to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank to … 1
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Symphony musicians strike after talks fail
November 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 The show won’t go on – at least not tonight. Musicians in the Spokane Symphony Orchestra are going on strike amid an ongoing contract dispute. 40
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Spokane Valley company fined for dumping landfill waste
October 31, 2012 in City on Page A6 A Spokane Valley waste-handling business will pay thousands of dollars for dumping hazardous waste in a local landfill. Emerald Services Inc., located on North Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley, will … 7
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Pumpkin race plants seeds of helping through Meals on Wheels
October 28, 2012 in City on Page B1 Pumpkins are good for more than just jack-o’-lanterns. While they might not be the most aerodynamic edible, they can move at surprising speeds with a little human intervention, as contestants … 1
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Teen shelter seeks help after federal grants cut
October 25, 2012 in City on Page A5 A local emergency teen shelter is struggling to keep its doors open on weekends after two federal grants were not renewed. Spokane’s Crosswalk Teen Shelter was going to close on … 8
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Mother Mary grotto dedicated at Gonzaga
October 21, 2012 in City on Page B1 One by one, the reverent placed roses at the foot of the statue of the Blessed Mother Mary. They were attending the Dedication Mass of the new Gonzaga University grotto … 11
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Stevens County man killed in confrontation
October 21, 2012 in City on Page B3 A Stevens County man was shot and killed during a confrontation with Stevens County sheriff’s deputies Friday night. Authorities released few details in the wake of the shooting Saturday, but …
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Documents: McGill’s daughter described as uncooperative
October 18, 2012 in City on Page A5 Before a troubled teenager emerged as the prime suspect in a Spokane woman’s brutal riverbank slaying earlier this year, detectives had begun to suspect that the victim’s own daughter might … 38

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