Stories for September 25, 2008

• Lawmakers: Financial bailout agreement reached

  In Business, Nation/World WASHINGTON —Warned of a possible financial panic, key Republicans and Democrats reported agreement in principle today on a $700 billion bailout of the financial industry and said they would present …

• Health coverage squeezing workers

  In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Premiums for job-based health insurance are up 5 percent in 2008 and have more than doubled since 1999, a growth rate that far outpaces inflation and the increase …

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  Bridge becomes roadblock

  In City on Page A1 Residents on the west side of Loon Lake were surprised to see the bridge that carries Larson Beach Road over BNSF railroad tracks posted with weight restrictions. The signs noting …

• Local lawmakers wary of proposal

  In City on Page A1 The region’s congressional representatives met President Bush’s defense of the sweeping federal proposal to save the ailing financial industry with $700 billion in tax money with caution. The prime-time speech …

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  Bush makes case for bailout

  In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – As negotiators raced the clock in search of a compromise, President Bush used a rare prime-time address to the nation Wednesday to try to convince a skeptical public …

• Study pushes window for stroke drug’s success

  In Nation/World on Page A2 LOS ANGELES – Stroke sufferers can still benefit from clot-busting medicine even if they receive it an hour or so beyond the current three-hour window after symptoms start, an important …

• Vaccine supply ready for fall flu shot season

  In Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – A record-setting amount of influenza vaccine is available this fall for a record-setting number of people being advised to get it. That was the message Wednesday from officials …

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  Aso takes over as prime minister

  In Nation/World on Page A3 A quick-smiling former Olympic skeet-shooter with a penchant for tailored suits and manga comic books took power as Japan’s third prime minister in two years Wednesday, vowing to boost a …

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  Galveston residents return

  In Nation/World on Page A3 GALVESTON, Texas – Ten days after Hurricane Ike, this devastated beach town reopened to residents Wednesday with stern warnings about what still lurks on the island – rotting cattle carcasses, …

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  Teen talks about his four years as captive

  In Nation/World on Page A3 ST. LOUIS – A Missouri teenager who was kidnapped and held for four years said he figured his days were numbered when his abductor decided to take another boy, according …

• Guantanamo prosecutor quits

  In Nation/World on Page A3 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Contending that the government suppressed evidence that could help a young man facing life in prison, a prosecutor has quit the war-crimes tribunals here, several military …

• Dozens of Iraqi lawmen die in al-Qaida ambush

  In Nation/World on Page A4 BAGHDAD – Gunmen thought to be affiliated with al-Qaida in Iraq ambushed and killed 27 Iraqi policemen and eight anti-al-Qaida fighters near Baqouba on Wednesday, police and hospital officials said. …

• Russia to update Nicaragua arms

  In Nation/World on Page A4 MANAGUA, Nicaragua – Russia’s ambassador to Managua said Wednesday that his country will replace the Nicaraguan army’s aging weaponry. Ambassador Igor S. Kondrashev said there are no plans, however, to …

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  U.S. anti-nuke efforts stumble over tensions with Russia

  In Nation/World on Page A4 UNITED NATIONS – The deepest freeze in U.S.-Russia relations since the Cold War has brought diplomatic efforts to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions to a halt just as Western governments and …

• U.S. bars workers from hotels

  In Nation/World on Page A4 NEW YORK – The State Department has banned all U.S. personnel from staying at or even visiting major hotels in Pakistan’s capital and two other cities over fears of new …

• Iraqis pass long-delayed election law

  In Nation/World on Page A4 BAGHDAD – Iraqi lawmakers Wednesday overcame months of infighting to pass a law setting the stage for provincial elections by early next year, an achievement sought by the United States …

• Top officials knew of harsh interrogations

  In Nation/World on Page A5 WASHINGTON – Top White House officials were told in early 2002 about harsh measures used by the CIA to extract information from suspected al-Qaida terrorists in the agency’s secret prisons, …

• Palin speaks with CBS’ Katie Couric

  In Nation/World on Page A6 WASHINGTON – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, in her third interview since joining the Republican presidential ticket, licked her finger and stuck it in the air, saying that Sen. Barack Obama …

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  House lawmakers approve record Pentagon budget

  In Nation/World on Page A6 WASHINGTON – The House passed a $630 billion-plus spending bill Wednesday that wraps together a record Pentagon budget with aid for automakers and natural disaster victims, and increased health care …

• House passes rail safety bills

  In Nation/World on Page A6 Spurred by the recent train crash that killed 25 people in Los Angeles, the House passed sweeping rail safety legislation Wednesday requiring more rest for workers and technology that can …

• House cuts timber payments from bill

  In Nation/World on Page A6 WASHINGTON – The House on Wednesday rejected a Senate-backed measure extending a multiyear program of payments to rural counties hurt by federal logging cutbacks. The House removed the provision from …

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  McCain betting voters will like bold move

  In Nation/World on Page A9 NEW YORK – John McCain is a gambler by nature, and the bet he placed Wednesday may be among the biggest of his political life. The Republican presidential nominee is …

• August home sales up in much of West

  In City on Page A10 Sales of existing homes in the West climbed higher in August versus a year ago, bucking a national trend as buyers snatched up sharply discounted foreclosed properties in California, Arizona …

• Group seeks streamlined permitting and fees

  In Business on Page A10 Greater Spokane Inc. wants to look at ways local governments might be able to adopt shared permitting and fee practices, transportation funding and other policies that would streamline government, President …

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  Campaign spending shifts

  In Business on Page A10 Spokane-area TV stations and sign-printing companies are usually whistling “Happy Days Are Here Again” any time there’s a presidential election along with a rash of local races. Most times, campaigns …

• THE ECONOMY

  In Business on Page A10 The ultimate bill for taxpayers could run more than $1.3 trillion as the government tries to clean up the mess made by one of the worst financial crises since the …

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  Considering other options

  In Business on Page A10 WASHINGTON – To hear Henry M. Paulson Jr. and Ben S. Bernanke tell it, there is only one plan to save the economy: use $700 billion in taxpayer money to …

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  Zonolite deadline draws near

  In Idaho on Page B1 A deadline looms for people whose homes or businesses contain Zonolite Attic Insulation, a granular, gray-gold material tainted with shards of asbestos. Property owners have until Oct. 31 to file …

• Creepy crimes call for equally creepy sentences

  In City on Page B1 Anyone who has ever listened to talk radio or their loud-mouthed, half-drunken relatives at Thanksgiving knows that the American judicial system doesn’t work. One of the big flaws is that …

• Boa doing well in foster home

  In City on Page B1 The boa constrictor is now called Hercules. Since no one has claimed the reptile discovered in a Post Falls yard last week, the snake’s “foster parent” apparently felt safe giving …

• Falling temperatures are filling shelters

  In City on Page B1 Area homeless shelters already are beginning to feel the change in seasons as more of Spokane’s poorest residents try to come in from the cold. With overnight lows in the …

• Accuracy watch

  In City on Page B1 For 09-25-2008

• Washington Records

  In City on Page B2 Spokane County Marriage licenses

• Interviews set for Spokane school board candidates

  In City on Page B2 Anyone who’s paid attention to Spokane politics in recent years will find familiar names among the six finalists for a Spokane school board position. They include a one-time candidate for …

• Idaho Records

  In City on Page B2 For 09-25-2008

• Forest Service identifies land for potential swap

  In City on Page B3 LEWISTON – Officials with the Clearwater National Forest in North Idaho are offering to trade 28,000 acres of public land for 40,000 acres of land belonging to a timber company …

• Hearing is Friday for ballot lawsuit

  In City on Page B3 SEATTLE – A judge has set a hearing for Friday in the state Democratic Party’s lawsuit over the way Republican candidate for governor Dino Rossi listed his party preference on …

• Crime spree blamed on Army deserters

  In City on Page B3 Two men who deserted the U.S Army at Fort Lewis spent the past few months burglarizing Spokane Valley homes and businesses, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Michael W. …

• Four Senate hopefuls will debate in Idaho

  In Idaho on Page B3 BOISE – Students at the College of Idaho in Caldwell were proud that they’d organized a debate in the race for U.S. Sen. Larry Craig’s seat that was attracting lots …

• Longtime Bloomie dies of leukemia

  In City on Page B3 John “Jack” Swanson, a running enthusiast and longtime Bloomsday racer who was pushed across the finish line in a wheelchair this year by his wife, died of leukemia on Sept. …

• Documents: EPA scuttled first Libby plan

  In City on Page B3 WASHINGTON – Documents show officials with the Environmental Protection Agency prepared in April 2002 to declare a public health emergency over asbestos contamination in Libby, Mont., but changed their minds …

• Poverty gauge outdated

  In Opinion on Page B4 Who is poor in America? It turns out that’s a hard question to answer. The federal government’s badly outdated method of measuring poverty provides an inaccurate picture. New York found …

• Lawmakers right to ask questions

  In Opinion on Page B4 Before we sign off on the Bush administration’s $700 billion banker bailout – which will end up costing only $700 billion the way the Iraq war ended up costing only …

• David S. Broder: Congress leaves it to experts

  In Opinion on Page B4 WASHINGTON – In the greatest crisis to confront the American economic system in three-quarters of a century, it is notable that the leaders of the two elected branches of the …

• Our View: Solutions can be as near as neighborhood council

  In Opinion on Page B4 ‘You don’t have to move to live in a better neighborhood.” So goes the slogan Spokane’s Office of Neighborhood Services has coined to encourage residents to get active in one …

• Fast Break

  In Sports on Page C1 For 09-25-2008

• Many issues circulate around Lake Roosevelt

  In Sports on Page C1 What do you want to see at Lake Roosevelt in the future? Managers for the national recreation area say they are getting a better understanding of public sentiment about the …

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  Led by Red

  In Sports on Page C1 PULLMAN – Just who is Marshall Lobbestael? Ask roommate Andrew Roxas and he’ll say, “He’s just a baller,” a guy who loves to play football.

• Staffs with no secrets

  In Sports on Page C1 Eastern Washington University’s Big Sky Conference football opener against Idaho State at Woodward Field on Saturday could have a little bit of everything – including “splinters and spiders,” according to …

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  Panthers pick up the pace in GSL

  In Sports on Page C1 Host Mead boys and girls cross country teams remained undefeated Wednesday during the second week of Greater Spokane League competition, each improving to 6-0 midway through the season. The girls …

• Chiefs gain Johnson, lose Glass

  In Sports on Page C1 When the puck drops here Saturday, the Spokane Chiefs could still be without five veterans. When the Chiefs take the ice at the Arena for their home opener against the …

• Biffle’s wins shouldn’t shock fans

  In Sports on Page C2 Where did Greg Biffle come from? That’s a question a lot of people are asking after the Roush Fenway Racing driver won the first two races in NASCAR’s final 10-race …

• Today’s Best

  In Sports on Page C2 Chipper Jones Belted pinch-hit three-run homer as Atlanta beat Philadelphia. Jones is hitting N.L.-best .365.

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  Armstrong will ride with Astana in Tour de France

  In Sports on Page C2 Lance Armstrong is chasing an eighth Tour de France title and an elusive feat: persuading everyone he’s clean. As Armstrong reunites with his close friend and Astana team director Johan …

• Rodriguez destroys two teams

  In Sports on Page C3 Did ex-West Virginia Coach Rich Rodriguez ruin two teams when he jumped to Michigan in the off-season, allegedly destroying some player files at his old school? With their 1-2 records …

• G-Prep stops Mt. Spokane in shootout

  In Sports on Page C3 Sarah Manix made two stops in a shootout Wednesday and Gonzaga Prep escaped with a 2-1 victory in a Greater Spokane League girls soccer game at Mt. Spokane. The Bullpups …

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  M’s lose No. 100

  In Sports on Page C4 SEATTLE – Mark Teixeira’s home run with two outs in the eighth inning sealed Los Angeles’ comeback 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night as the Angels moved …

• Sabathia delivers gem

  In Sports on Page C4 CC Sabathia sizzled on short rest, and the Milwaukee Brewers pulled even with the New York Mets in the wild-card race. Sabathia gave up four hits over seven innings while …

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  Spotlight on Drew Clausen

  In Sports on Page C5 A year ago, Drew Clausen was understudy to prolific West Valley quarterback Bryan Peterson, playing junior varsity, riding the varsity bus but not playing or walking the sidelines at home. …

• Miller sees prep world from other side

  In Sports on Page C5 John Miller now sees things from the other side as a new assistant executive director of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (and a rare hire from within the state school …

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  Growing into star

  In Sports on Page C5 When a small senior class created an issue of depth in Jim Sharkey’s first year as coach of Ferris football, he enlisted the services of a 135-pound sophomore. Thus began …

• Future of HS sports is one of decline

  In Sports on Page C5 You’ll find more questions than answers here today. Things have changed since I went to high school. I know I’m old and it was seemingly light years ago that I …

• Today’s menu

  In Sports on Page C6 For 09-25-2008

• On the Air

  In Sports on Page C6 For 09-25-2008

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  UW recalls big letdown

  In Sports on Page C7 The losses have come a lot more frequently than wins in recent years, but Washington football players keep insisting that things are different, that the culture of Husky football is …

• If you go

  Diane Schuur, with the Spokane Jazz Orchestra

• The Slice: Honeymooners put the biscuit in the basket

  In Features on Page D1 Honeymoons can produce all sorts of memories. Take Cliff and Jeanette Nolan of Colfax, for instance. They’ll celebrate their 50th anniversary Saturday.

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  Old faithful

  In Features on Page D1 ‘Oklahoma!” seems so familiar and sweet to us now, that we forget how radical it was in 1943. American musicals up to this point were generally bits of fluff with …

• Jazz great remains true to her state

  In Features on Page D1 Add Diane Schuur to the list of great jazz singers from Washington state – right up there with Bing Crosby and Mildred Bailey. She’ll make a return foray into the …

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  One more time around the block

  In Features on Page D2 Donnie Wahlberg might look and act tough, but he’s a softie underneath. The resident bad boy of New Kids on the Block says he has cried tears of joy while …

• ‘Choking game’ can be deadly

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Annie: Our grandson died a year ago at the age of 15. His death was the result of playing the extremely dangerous “choking game.” Thousands of kids between the …

• Reunions

  In Features on Page D3 Schools North Central High School Classes of 1950-1952 Joint – Saturday at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road; reception at 4 p.m. dinner and entertainment at 6. For …

• Spokane Clubs

  In Features on Page D3 Dance Octo Plus Squares – Meets Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., October-May, Eastern Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road; contact Darlene or Gerry Ruhling, (509) 489-0817.

• Idaho Clubs

  In Features on Page D3 Coeur d’Alene Coin Club –meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Coeur d’Alene IHOP, 2301 N. Fourth St.; newcomers welcome; (208) 773-8710. Coeur d’ Alene Dharma …

• ‘Grey’s season-opener has it all

  In Features on Page D4 Tonight’s must-see “Grey’s Anatomy,” 9 p.m., ABC. At its best, “Grey’s Anatomy” does it all. It’s funny one moment, tragic the next. It’s quick and clever, yet deep. Given two …

• Arts Calendar

  In Features on Page D5 Auditions “No Sex Please, We’re British” – Ignite Community Theatre, Booklight Reader’s Theatre, today, 7 p.m., The Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Performance dates: Nov. 7-9. Call (509) …

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  Mountain-top experience

  In Voices on Page N1 If Maggie Ray’s fifth-grade teacher asks her to write an essay about what she did this summer, she’s got a doozy of a story. On Aug. 22, Ray and four …

• Mead workers may picket

  In Voices on Page N1 Local football fans may be greeted by picketing Mead School District employees at games Friday night. The 65 custodians and maintenance workers who are members of the Mead Classified Public …

• Rematch proving another close race

  In Voices on Page N1 OLYMPIA – Time for round two. Tonight on a scenic spit of land near the Canadian border, Gov. Chris Gregoire and Republican challenger Dino Rossi will again debate each other. …

• Whitworth gains 605-acre outdoor classroom

  In Voices on Page N1 Encroaching development has swallowed up much of the headwaters of the Little Spokane River, but 3,000 feet of riverfront and 605 surrounding acres of wetlands, meadows, bubbling springs and forest …

• Find Scoop, win scoops

  In Voices on Page N2 Hey kids! Be the first in your neighborhood to find where Scoop Reporter is hiding inside today’s Voice and win free scoops of ice cream for you and your family. …

• In 1944, hatchet murder front page news

  In Voices on Page N2 To be murdered in Spokane is no great distinction. Homicide in the Lilac City has been rather regular throughout the town’s history. But a hatchet murder in Spokane, ah, now …

• Message to area residents: Get involved

  In Voices on Page N3 Spokane’s neighborhood councils do everything from organizing trash cleanups, cleaning up graffiti and hosting local get-togethers to influencing city decisions about parks and development and taking action to improve pedestrian …

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  Footbridge near Regal opens

  In Voices on Page N3 A key transportation link between the residential core of the East Central Neighborhood and businesses north of Interstate 90 has reopened after being severed for the past three weeks. Drivers …

• Arctic ice may expand

  In Voices on Page N4 I’ve recently received e-mails from some folks who are worried about the melting arctic sea ice, which shrank to its second lowest level on record Sept. 12, at some 1.74 …

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  Rare and beautiful

  In Voices on Page N4 It is possible to literally touch the past, to see centuries-old history and culture right before you and, sometimes, actually hold it in your hand – right here in Spokane. …

• Scoop Reporter easily spotted

  In Voices on Page N6 Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice cream. …

• Lottery

  In Voices on Page N8 $77,777 – Timothy Johnson, Spokane. $30,000 – Mark Haley, Spokane.

• Lasting memories can be created wherever you are

  In Voices on Page N8 This summer, soaring gas prices and complicated work schedules meant our family, like many others, scrapped plans for an extended vacation and chose to stay closer to home. Instead of …

• Somebody needs you

  In Voices on Page N8 The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents. The list of requests is coordinated by the Volunteers of America in …

• Senior activities

  In Voices on Page N8 For 09-25-2008

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  Troop 419’s Ryan Sullivan attains Eagle Scout rank

  In Voices on Page N11 Ryan Sullivan of Spokane was given the highest award in Boy Scouts recently, the rank of Eagle Scout. Sullivan is a graduate of Gonzaga Preparatory School and a member of …

• One World plans fundraiser Friday

  In Voices on Page N12 One World Spokane Organic Community Kitchen and One World Everybody East Foundation will hold a fundraiser Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at 1804 E. Sprague Ave. The evening will …

• Fundraiser celebrates survivors

  In Voices on Page PF1 Could one person really make a difference? Nancy Brinker made a promise to her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from cancer, that she would find a way to end …

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  ESRA a spaniel’s best friend

  In Voices on Page PF1 It’s Kathy Armstrong to the rescue. If you’re an English springer spaniel, you’ve got a friend. On call any time day or night, Armstrong is the Idaho and Washington volunteer …

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  Egyptian replicas on display at Post Falls Library

  In Voices on Page PF1 The Post Falls Public Library brings back another display of ancient replicas, hand-made by Bob Fletcher of Bayview. This year’s collection features replicas from ancient Egypt and can be seen …

• OK, do that just one more time

  In Voices on Page PF1 Veep Duane Rasmussen of the Kootenai County R’s sez there’s more to state Sen. Mike Jorgenson’s close encounter with the crack reporting team of host Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show.” Remember? …

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  Your Voices

  In Voices on Page PF2 Q: Five people at Post Falls businesses were asked: How are you handling the current financial situation?

• Opportunity awaits under golden arches

  In Voices on Page PF2 Where did one out of 12 working Americans get their start? Who hires more people globally every day? Who trains more people than the U.S. Army? According to Tim Skubitz, …

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  Kicking it into high gear

  In Voices on Page PF3 Tim Kiefer would have never thought he’d see the day a kicker would play a deciding role in a Lakeland High School football game. Until John Novak came around three …

• Singer to perform songs with history

  In Voices on Page PF3 Gary Eller, a noted singer, songwriter and guitarist, will perform and interpret historical folk songs with roots in Idaho, at the Bayview Community Center, Sunday, at 2 p.m. on the …

• Scoop contest winners named

  In Voices on Page PF3 Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the following six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice …

• Religion notebook

  In Voices on Page PF4 Weekly activities Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) – Sunday worship with Holy Communion, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum, 10:20 a.m., nursery care provided. Preschool Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9-11:30 …

• Memories can be made wherever you are

  In Voices on Page PF4 This summer, soaring gas prices and complicated work schedules meant our family, like many others, scrapped plans for an extended vacation and chose to stay closer to home. Instead of … 1

• Music and arts

  In Voices on Page PF6 Today BEARFOOT (JAZZ/AMERICANA) – 7 p.m., Di Lunas, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint, 263-0846.

• Have dinner with NIC basketball team, coaches

  In Voices on Page PF6 The North Idaho College men’s basketball team invites community members and sports fans to have dinner with the team and coaches at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Centennial Distributing in …

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  Cat Tales mourns loss of Kimber

  In Voices on Page PF7 In the 2004 movie “Napoleon Dynamite,” the title character drew a sketch of a liger. “It’s pretty much my favorite animal. It’s a lion and a tiger mixed … bred …

• Family calendar

  In Voices on Page PF7 Today World’s Largest Ice Cream Social - Customers will receive a free serving (3 oz.) of a special Make-A-Wish ice cream creation, while being encouraged to make a donation to …

• Footbridge near Regal back in business

  In Voices on Page S1 A key transportation link between the residential core of the East Central Neighborhood and businesses north of Interstate 90 has reopened after being severed for the past three weeks. Drivers …

• Unitarian Church hosts piano concert

  In Voices on Page S2 The Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive, will present pianist Jody Graves, director of keyboard studies at Eastern Washington University, Sunday at 7 p.m. Performing …

• Freeman gets free portables

  In Voices on Page S4 As the Freeman School District moves toward breaking ground on a project to expand and remodel the high school and elementary school, it has been given a gift by Spokane …

• CV considers new sex ed plan

  In Voices on Page V1 The mood was lighter at Monday night’s Central Valley board meeting as board members agreed with parents who were against proposed new sex education curriculum and discussed a plan that …

• Council discusses how far revitalization plan should go

  In Voices on Page V1 City Councilman Bill Gothmann called for a “linear” approach to Tuesday’s discussion of the Sprague-Appleway Revitalization Plan. But the discussion had a decidedly circular feel even though the Spokane Valley …

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  New hot lunch spot

  In Voices on Page V1 Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels has added the Edgecliff neighborhood as a fourth site that serves hot meals to senior citizens to supplement the delivery routes that bring meals to …

• Senior meals

  In Voices on Page V2 For the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 3 Monday – Rosemary chicken over brown rice, vegetables, French bread, baked apple slices.

• Kids locate Scoop Reporter

  In Voices on Page V3 Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the following six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice …

• MOUNTAINS OF FUN

  In Voices on Page V3 If Maggie Ray’s fifth-grade teacher asks her to write an essay about what she did this summer, she’s got a doozy of a story. On Aug. 22, Ray and four …

• Fundraiser in CdA celebrates cancer survivors

  In Voices on Page V6 Could one person really make a difference? Nancy Brinker made a promise to her sister, Susan G. Komen, who lost her three-year battle with breast cancer, that she would find …

• Northern Quest ups the ante

  In Voices on Page V8 AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Tension builds as people take their turns around the table. Mixed drinks sparkle next to them. People speak softly as they play Texas Hold’em in the poker …

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  Donated bikes start journey to Africa

  In Voices on Page V12 The pile of bicycles climbed row after row, 15 bikes high in the back of the moving truck. Stacks of mountain bikes, 10-speeds and three-speeds melded together last week in …

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  Train station part of Rathdrum’s past

  In Voices on Page V16 RATHDRUM – It hasn’t seen a train in decades, but Rathdrum’s old Milwaukee Railroad Station was once the hub of passenger travel on the prairie. Soon it could be restored …

• Sadie

  In Voices on Page V18 This lovely beagle is a happy girl. She appears to be calm and quiet - no baying here, walks great on the leash and would make a great all around …

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  A welcoming tradition

  In Voices on Page W1 CHENEY – Freshmen starting their first year at Eastern Washington University gathered in front of Showalter Hall on Monday to take part in a long-standing tradition. The students, wearing their …

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  Cheneyfest growing

  In Voices on Page W1 CHENEY – Three years ago, Lori Musgrave organized the first Cheneyfest, a two-day fundraiser for Duncan the dog, the black Russian terrier that was flown to Australia to be reunited …

• New computers speed police work

  In Voices on Page W1 CHENEY – The Cheney Police Department is now fighting crime with high-tech tools to let its officers spend more time patrolling the streets and less time doing paperwork. Police Cmdr. …

• Cheney parks getting new play equipment

  In Voices on Page W3 CHENEY – Three Cheney city parks should have $190,328 worth of new playground equipment next year. The City Council on Tuesday OK’d a proposal by Paul Simmons, parks and recreation …

• ‘Unmask the Night’ at Cheney homecoming

  In Voices on Page W3 The theme of this year’s Cheney High School Homecoming celebration is “Unmask the Night,” and T-shirts are on sale for $10. The school will also have special events through Saturday.

• Children find Scoop reporter

  In Voices on Page W4 Scoop Reporter was spotted hiding among advertisements in last week’s Voices by the following six winners, who are this week’s Honorary Cub Reporters and are eligible to receive free ice …

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  Back in 1944, hatchet murder was front page news

  In Voices on Page W5 To be murdered in Spokane is no great distinction. Homicide in the Lilac City has been rather regular throughout the town’s history. But a hatchet murder in Spokane, ah, now …