Stories for October 11, 2009

• Naches landslide prompts evacuation

  In News, City A massive and growing landslide near Naches this morning blocked State Route 420, diverted the Naches River and heavily damaged one home

• Cold weather is sticking around

  In News Saturday night brough record low temperatures across the region and a new record daytime low at 43 degrees 3

• Sprague project nears an end

  In News, City Almost $6 million spent on project to rebuild intersections and repave a stretch of Sprague

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  Rural hospitals seek Rx for survival

  In City on Page A1 POMEROY, Wash. – It is autumn in this small town along Pataha Creek, tucked into the rolling hills south of the Snake River. The downtown is populated with a handful … 3

• Prop 4 supporters, opponents make cases

  In City on Page A1 Proposition 4 is the most debated and argued, hated and loved, vilified and oversimplified question on November’s ballot. Supporters say the Community Bill of Rights – Proposition 4 on ballots … 5

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  ASU line dominates WSU in tough homecoming

  In Sports on Page C1 PULLMAN – It was supposed to be homecoming. Instead it turned into Washington State’s own episode of “Lost.” And a multi-arc episode at that. 1

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  Wildcats sink Eagles

  In Sports on Page C1 Beau Baldwin has seen his share of college football games change dramatically over short spans of time. So Eastern Washington’s second-year head coach was much more disgruntled that he was … 1

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  Digital camo revolutionizing deer hunts

  In Outdoors on Page C16 Camouflage clothing for hunters has been developed much as fishing lures are marketed to anglers: Looking good to the consumer is perhaps more important than what the critter sees. A … 1

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  You’ve got 10 minutes

  In Features on Page D1 This story is about why people can’t seem to pay attention for long periods of time anymore, especially our young people, and whether we should be worried about this fact. … 7

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  Businesses dip toes into online networking pools

  In Business on Page E1 Matt Paschall, a marketing specialist at Spokane electronics retailer OneCall, spends less than 30 minutes a day sending messages to the company’s Twitter followers. The short messages, sent as “tweets” …

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  Insurgents’ bold ambush a message to Pakistan

  In Nation/World on Page A1 RAWALPINDI, Pakistan – Militants staged a deadly attack on the Pakistani army headquarters Saturday in the most audacious indication yet of their willingness to battle the government, even at the …

• Iranian election protesters receive death sentences

  In Nation/World on Page A3 TEHRAN, Iran – Iran announced Saturday that two people have been sentenced to death for joining the nationwide uprising following President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election in June, when hundreds of …

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  U.S. troops bring aid to stricken Philippines

  In Nation/World on Page A3 MANILA, Philippines – The U.S. military trucked in supplies and marshaled helicopters and Navy ships as the Philippines struggled with the aftermath of back-to-back storms that have left more than …

• In brief: Health staff fight vaccination order

  In Nation/World on Page A3 Melville, N.Y. – Health care providers from throughout Long Island, N.Y., gathered on the lawn of Suffolk County’s Health Department on Saturday in a second day of protests against the …

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  Obama vows end to ‘don’t ask’

  In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama, struggling to keep promises he made during last year’s campaign, pledged to continue fighting on behalf of gays and lesbians – including ending the military’s …

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  Turkey, Armenia sign pact, to reopen border

  In Nation/World on Page A4 ZURICH, Switzerland – Turkey and Armenia signed a landmark agreement Saturday to establish diplomatic relations and open their sealed border after a century of enmity, as U.S. Secretary of State …

• In brief: Japan bars Tyson beef shipments

  In Nation/World on Page A4 Tokyo – Japan suspended beef shipments from an American meatpacker Saturday over its failure to remove cattle parts banned under a bilateral agreement, as officials here raised concerns about U.S. …

• Columbine killer’s mom had ‘no inkling’

  In Nation/World on Page A5 DENVER – In the first detailed public remarks by any parent of the two Columbine killers, Dylan Klebold’s mother says she had no idea her son was suicidal until she …

• Pirates hit rough patch plying trade

  In Nation/World on Page A5 PARIS – French soldiers successfully defended two fishing boats from capture by pirates in the Indian Ocean on Saturday, and 11 men suspected of involvement in the failed attack were …

• Public pensions on crisis footing

  In Nation/World on Page A6 The financial crisis has blown a hole in the rosy forecasts for pension funds that cover teachers, police officers and other government employees, casting into doubt as never before whether … 2

• California judge rips referendums

  In Nation/World on Page A6 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The chief justice of the California Supreme Court criticized the state’s reliance on the referendum process Saturday, saying it has “rendered our state government dysfunctional.” The widespread …

• In Passing

  In Nation/World on Page A7 Irving Penn, photographer New York – Irving Penn, a virtuosic photographer widely known for his spare, formalized images of fashion models and who brought the same striking technique to portraiture …

• Pumpkin pie filling low, but help on way

  In Nation/World on Page A7 Pumpkin pie lovers be warned: You may not find your favorite can of pie filling at the supermarket. There’s a national shortage of canned pumpkin and pie filling, a result …

• Afghanistan risk may be understated

  In Nation/World on Page A8 WASHINGTON – As the Obama administration reconsiders its Afghanistan policy, White House officials are minimizing warnings from the intelligence community, the military and the State Department about the risks of …

• Doug Clark: City Hall at its best at high noon

  In City on Page B1 Hide the children. Lock up the womenfolk. There’s gonna be a shootout at the Spo-K Corral. City Council Chambers, that is. 1

• Region in brief: Suspect in slayings arrested

  In City on Page B1 A fugitive suspected of fatally shooting two Spokane men Sept. 26 was arrested Saturday in Kennewick. Merle W. Harvey, 27, was taken into custody without incident along with his girlfriend, …

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  Park deal’s failure rankles

  In City on Page B1 An unraveled real estate deal that would have expanded a new city park has angered neighborhood leaders in northwest Spokane and, officials say, led to last week’s forced resignation of … 1

• Putting music in motion

  In City on Page B1 Many marching bands perform during the halftime shows of their schools’ football games, but Saturday was all about the bands at the Pacific Northwest Marching Band Championships held at Joe … 1

• Boater dies after run through breached dam

  In City on Page B2 ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – The operator of a jet boat died when his craft crashed after making a run through the remains of the Savage Rapids Dam. The dam was …

• Outcome of Prop 4 debate reflects setting

  In City on Page B2 Anyone laboring under the misconception that political debates take place on neutral turf would have been disabused of such foolishness Friday at a Proposition 4 debate. Three members of Envision …

• Region in brief: Barista robbed at knifepoint

  In City on Page B3 Coeur d’Alene police are searching for a man who robbed the Latte Lane Espresso, 510 Best Ave., at knifepoint Saturday. Officers said the man walked up to the window of …

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  Montana cold puts damper on parade

  In City on Page B3 HELENA – With chilly temperatures sweeping across the state, school marching bands were pulled from the University of Montana’s homecoming parade due to frigid weather Saturday. John Combs, fine arts … 1

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  Print shop paper gets second life at schools

  In City on Page B7 Lee Gaylord runs a project that epitomizes the green movement. A printer by trade, she recognizes that tons of paper are thrown away each day or recycled. “Recycling is a …

• Editorial: Tough times would last longer under I-1033

  In Opinion on Page B8 It’s been reported that the recession is over, even if some of its unpleasant effects linger. But they may linger indefinitely in Washington if voters approve Initiative 1033. The measure … 5

• Business, GOP not aligned on reform

  In Opinion on Page B8 One of the intriguing mysteries of this year is why the initial broad support from American business for overhauling the health care system has not translated into more than a …

• Be patient with uncivil wars

  In Opinion on Page B8 Calls for civility have been ignored. Time to bring in Miss Manners. DEAR MISS MANNERS: My problem is with a colleague on the City Council. While I was out of … 1

• Proposition 4: Pipe dream discourages investment, invites lawsuits

  In Opinion on Page B9 Proposition Four is bad for Spokane. It is a wish list of things that would be great to have: low-cost housing, affordable health care, a super-clean river and good wages. … 1

• Proposition 4: Give control of city back to the people

  In Opinion on Page B9 At first glance, Spokane seems far removed from the constitutional conventions of the 1700s. However, the campaign over Proposition 4 – a citizen initiative to place a Community Bill of … 3

• Vandals escape with late score

  In Sports on Page C1 DeMaundray Woolridge scored on a 5-yard run with just more than a minute to play to give Idaho a 29-25 Western Athletic Conference football victory over San Jose State on …

• Chiefs rush past Seattle

  In Sports on Page C1 The Spokane Chiefs seemingly have solved their early-season struggles. The Chiefs continued their offensive resurgence Saturday night with a 4-1 victory over visiting Seattle in a Western Hockey League game …

• On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being . . .

  In Sports on Page C1 PULLMAN – They launched what they call the “10/10/10 Initiative” this week at Washington State University. It’s the school’s mission to increase its athletic foundation membership to 10,000 by Oct. …

• Daye suspended for scuffle

  In Sports on Page C1 Basketball: Detroit Pistons forward Austin Daye and Milwaukee Bucks guard Carlos Delfino have each been suspended one game without pay for their roles in an altercation during the final minutes …

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  In brief: U.S. in driver’s seat against Internationals

  In Sports on Page C2 Golf: Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker were perfect as Presidents Cup partners, and they got enough help from everyone else Saturday in San Francisco to put the Americans in position …

• Newsmakers

  In Sports on Page C2 Meets The mayor of Quebec City, Quebec, has spoken with the National Hockey League about the possible return of the Nordiques to the NHL. Mayor Regis Labeaume said Saturday he …

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  Scoreboard

  In Sports on Page C2 Baseball National League playoffs

• Today’s Best

  In Sports on Page C2 Vicente Padilla Dodgers pitcher threw seven scoreless innings to lead Los Angeles past St. Louis and into the NLCS.

• Balkenbush 2nd in World handball

  In Sports on Page C3 Jay Balkenbush of Spokane finished second in the men’s seniors master (40+) division of the World Handball Championships that ran through the weekend in Portland. Balkenbush lost in the division …

• U.S. qualifies

  In Sports on Page C3 The U.S. soccer team is headed to South Africa for a chance to redeem itself in the World Cup. Conor Casey scored his first two international goals in the second …

• Popular Then & Now series hits century mark Tuesday

  In Sports on Page C3 A little more than two years ago we started a feature called Then & Now in an attempt to catch up with former area athletes. Race car driver Chad Little …

• Snow postpones N.L. series

  In Sports on Page C4 DENVER – The snow in Colorado scrapped plans for Pedro Martinez’s first postseason start in five years. Game 3 of the Philadelphia-Colorado National League Division Series was postponed Saturday because …

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  Padilla pitches Dodgers to sweep

  In Sports on Page C4 ST. LOUIS – Unemployed in August and a star for the Los Angeles Dodgers in October. Once Vicente Padilla got out of the first inning, he slammed the door on …

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  Postseason of pratfalls

  In Sports on Page C4 Ron Gardenhire was still miffed about a fair ball ruled foul when the Minnesota manager was asked whether Major League Baseball should extend the use of instant replay. “I can’t …

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  Franchitti returns to top of IRL

  In Sports on Page C5 Dario Franchitti’s return to IndyCar racing couldn’t have gone better. He’s the IRL champion once again. Franchitti successfully emerged from one of the closest points races in series history Saturday, …

• Panthers pounce

  In Sports on Page C6 Coaches often refrain from tooting the horn of their own flesh and blood. Not only did Mead coach Judy Kight not mind doing so Saturday, she practically brought out an …

• Bulldogs roll over Lions

  In Sports on Page C6 Michelle Boevers led the way for Gonzaga (6-10, 2-1) with 12 kills and six blocks Saturday in a 25-21, 25-21, 25-21 West Coast Conference sweep of Loyola Marymount (9-9, 0-4) …

• Knight, Schroeder victors

  In Sports on Page C6 Erin Hegarty issued the challenge. The Hanford junior set a pace Saturday that was one of the fastest run by a girl at the Richland Invite or the Carmichael Middle …

• Johnson goes the distance

  In Sports on Page C7 Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson isn’t just the NFL’s leading rusher. He’s also had more 50-yard runs than anyone else in the league since being drafted last year. Johnson …

• Grizzlies rally past Mustangs

  In Sports on Page C9 Chase Reynolds rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns and Marc Mariani hauled in six passes for 200 yards and two scores to lead the fourth-ranked Montana Grizzlies (5-0) to …

• Whitworth loss costly

  In Sports on Page C9 The Whitworth Pirates’ injury situation went from bad to worse and beyond Saturday. Already without All-America running back Adam Anderson, the Pirates lost starting quarterback Andrew Durant and backup quarterback …

• UW wins thriller

  In Sports on Page C10 SEATTLE – All that head football coach Steve Sarkisian has ever really promised of his first Huskies team is that it will play hard to the finish. Washington certainly did …

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  OSU rides Rodgers train past Stanford

  In Sports on Page C10 Jacquizz Rodgers ran for a career-high 189 yards and four touchdowns as Oregon State defeated Stanford 38-28 in Corvallis, Ore. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak and dropped the …

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  Reason to cheer

  In Sports on Page C11 PULLMAN – No matter what happens from now on, quarterback Jeff Tuel and receiver Johnny Forzani are in the Washington State record book. The two teamed up on a 99-yard …

• Grading the cougars: C-

  In Sports on Page C11 Passing offense: C- When there was time to throw, good things happened. Most of time that wasn’t the case.

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  How they scored

  In Sports on Page C11 First quarter ASU 7, WSU 0

• Statistics

  In Sports on Page C11 ARIZONA STATE PASSING Att Com Yds TD Int Sullivan 29 19 169 1 3 Osweiler 4 3 21 0 0

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  Hawkeyes fly to 6-0

  In Sports on Page C12 IOWA CITY, Iowa – Ricky Stanzi threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns and No. 12 Iowa survived yet another close call, beating Michigan 30-28 Saturday night for its best …

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  Yellowjackets sting

  In Sports on Page C13 Josh Nesbitt ran for three touchdowns and threw for another to lead No. 22 Georgia Tech to a 49-44 win over Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., handing the Seminoles their …

• Panthers rally past Huskies

  In Sports on Page C13 Dan Hutchins kicked an 18-yard field goal on the final play and the Pittsburgh Panthers pulled off the biggest comeback in coach Dave Wannstedt’s five seasons, rallying from 15 points …

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  Tebow silences LSU

  In Sports on Page C13 BATON ROUGE, La. – Tim Tebow arrived at raucous Death Valley ready to play. Then No. 1 Florida’s defense left No. 4 LSU in a daze. Two weeks after suffering …

• On the air

  In Sports on Page C14 For 10-11-2009

• Today’s menu

  In Sports on Page C14 For 10-11-2009

• Danger signs

  In Outdoors on Page C15 BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA, Minn. — The moose calf didn’t seem to want to get out of the water. But its mother, perhaps concerned about approaching boats, decided it was …

• Snowmobilers dig into pockets to save parks

  In Outdoors on Page C15 Snowmobilers in the Yakima area are reaching into their own wallets to help a state agency make up for a budget shortfall – not because they want to. The alternative …

• Bikers can follow Lewis and Clark

  In Outdoors on Page C15 TRAILS – Capt. William Clark never had it so easy. A route he and his men hiked through the Long Beach Peninsula in 1805 has been graded and paved. Sturdy …

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  Out & About

  In Outdoors on Page C16 Fly fishers take on steelhead Lewiston fly-tier Leroy Hyatt and Spokane fishing guide Sean Visintainer will present a free program about steelheading on the Clearwater and Grande Ronde rivers Wednesday, …

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  Pups enrich hunting experience

  In Outdoors on Page C16 The unpredictability of hunting keeps us coming back. There’s no such thing as a routine hunt. A sure way to add to the drama and interest: Bring along three puppies …

• The Slice: Maybe he should have laid up

  In Features on Page D1 A friend of a friend hit a nice shot onto a green and then watched as a coyote snatched the golf ball and ran off. How do you score that?

• Back off quest to bond with stepbaby

  In Features on Page D2 Dear Carolyn: My husband’s ex just had a baby, making me one of the few stepmothers who get to start from scratch. Because of this rare opportunity, I would like …

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  Carey drops the diva act

  In Features on Page D2 Lee Daniels had so much faith in Mariah Carey’s acting that when the director’s first choice to play a dowdy, no-nonsense social worker – Oscar-winner Helen Mirren – backed out, …

• Horoscope

  In Features on Page D2 For 10-11-2009

• If it’s green, it’s golden

  In Features on Page D3 Eco-designer Kelly LaPlante’s mantra is “green is a standard, not a style.” To demonstrate this point, the California designer with a celebrity clientele presented random pictures of interiors torn from …

• Touch-up might not fix stained hardwoods

  In Features on Page D3 Q. My hardwood floor has a number of dark stains, apparently caused by water. Can I remove the stains or can I give the floor a darker color to hide …

• Restoring order

  In Features on Page D3 Signs your garage needs organizing: Your entire wardrobe is brown to disguise the dirt marks from squeezing past your car. You have to buy a third set of crutches, because …

• ‘Big Bang’ drawing some big names

  In Features on Page D5 Several well-known names have been added to the Antonio Banderas movie, “The Big Bang,” which is finally about to start filming in Spokane (a little later than originally planned). One …

• Social Calendar

  In Features on Page D5 The Oracle of Drums and Dance Fundraiser - Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Based on a poem that tells of the role of drums in your life. Expressed through drums and contemporary …

• Best-sellers

  In Features on Page D6 Fiction 1. “The Lost Symbol,” Dan Brown (Doubleday, $29.95)

• Literary Calendar

  In Features on Page D6 Author Julie Whitesel Weston - Seattle author and retired attorney, originally from Kellogg, presents her book, “The Good Times Are All Gone Now: Life, Death and Rebirth in an Idaho …

• Barnes’ novel wins PEN award

  In Features on Page D6 Idaho writer Kim Barnes has won the fiction category in the PEN USA Literary Awards for her novel, “A Country Called Home.” PEN USA is the West Coast center for …

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  ‘Wizarding World’ promises ultimate Harry Potter thrills

  In Travel on Page D8 It sounds like a new book in the Harry Potter series, but “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” will be a high-tech ride and the marquee attraction at the “Wizarding …

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  Go with the flow

  In Travel on Page D8 SEATTLE – Growing up around engineers and fisheries biologists, I’m wired to go sightseeing at fish ladders, salmon-spawning creeks – and dams. For dam tourists like me, Washington state has …

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  Even as layoffs persist, good jobs go begging

  In Business on Page E1 In a brutal job market, here’s a task that might sound easy: Fill jobs in nursing, engineering and energy research that pay $55,000 to $60,000, plus benefits. Yet even with …

• Diverse ‘clusters’ put Spokane on the map

  In Business on Page E1 Talk about “clusters” as an economic development tool, and the discussion always references finance, infrastructure, education and training. How many include “communal roots”? Yet a new study of the stagnation …

• Week Ahead

  In Business on Page E2 Tuesday INSHRM October Luncheon – The Inland Northwest Society for Human Resource Management will host this discussion on “Recruiting and Retaining Veterans with Disabilities,” 11:30 a.m. at Red Lion River …

• Wheat prices bow to low quality

  In Business on Page E2 BISMARCK, N.D. – Producers of hard red spring wheat in the upper Midwest have reaped one of the biggest harvests in history, but the bin-busting crop isn’t of high enough …

• FHA budget shortfall takes toll on reverse mortgages

  In Business on Page E2 While reverse mortgages have become a bigger part of the senior population’s financial picture, the nation’s most popular program has undergone a mandatory change that will reduce the total proceeds …

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  Business beat

  In Business on Page E2 New faces Bank of Fairfield has hired Bernis Charbonneau as a private banker and commercial loan officer for the company’s downtown location. She has more than 20 years of banking …

• Kindle price tumbles as competition grows

  In Business on Page E3 SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon.com Inc. cut the price of its Kindle electronic-book reader for the second time this year, as competition continues to grow in the fledgling e-book space. Last …

• Cautious consumers choose debit over credit

  In Business on Page E4 WASHINGTON – The recession has cooled the American ardor for living on credit. After years of saying “Charge it,” consumers are more often paying with their debit cards instead. Worry …

• Altria’s strategy shows potential for growth

  In Business on Page E5 In the new world of big tobacco, Altria (NYSE: MO) seems to march to its own beat. Reynolds American and Lorillard have joined forces to fight the government over increased …

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  Rising above it all

  In Idaho Voices on Page I1 Lydia Holland has experienced a lot of things in her 101 years, but never had she seen her family’s old 300-acre farm at Stateline from the air. That changed this …

• Cancer institute’s study finds unhealthy air in bars

  In Idaho Voices on Page I1 BOISE – Air quality in smoky Idaho bars is worse than smog, according to a study by a prestigious Buffalo, N.Y., cancer institute. The Roswell Park Cancer Institute, working with …

• Gookin’s ‘pretty’ gets dirty looks

  In Idaho Voices on Page I1 Challenger Dan Gookin is off to an inauspicious start in the campaign debate circuit. First, he was asked by the Coeur d’Alene Police Association about referring in the past to …

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  Family’s business a growing concern

  In Idaho Voices on Page I1 It’s a time-consuming yet satisfying tradition for most homeowners – and a point of envy for many neighbors. Maintaining a healthy lawn requires near-constant upkeep and year-round dedication.

• Cardboard box city will raise funds for homeless

  In Idaho Voices on Page I2 Participants in a Cardboard Box City will converge on Corbin Park in Post Falls on Friday to draw attention to the plight of the homeless. The participants will spend the …

• Hospice House receives pledge from Kootenai Health

  In Idaho Voices on Page I2 Kootenai Health has pledged $250,000 to Hospice of North Idaho for the nonprofit’s Hospice House capital campaign. The amount will be paid over the next 10 years. “When Hospice of …

• Benefit planned for teen center

  In Idaho Voices on Page I2 The Tango Café and Panhandle State Bank will host a dinner and auction Saturday to benefit Sandpoint Teen Center, “A Home Away from Home.” The event will be held at …

• calendar

  In Idaho Voices on Page I2 For 10-11-2009

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  Strong winds present obstacle for Oktoberfish competitors

  In Idaho Voices on Page I2 The fifth annual Oktoberfish derby in Bayview is over, and what a test of endurance it was. The wind was whipping down Lake Pend Oreille at a constant 20 mph …

• Thousands of items shine in silver shop’s opening sale

  In Idaho Voices on Page I3 If silver items catch your eye, you’ll go cross-eyed or bug-eyed in Super Silver Coeur d’Alene. This new store at 116 N. Fourth St. (across from the Canton Restaurant) offers …

• Skateboard ban has potential to save lives

  In Idaho Voices on Page I3 Five years ago, members of the skateboard community in Sandpoint celebrated when they finally had a place to call their own – a concrete skate park. Last month, the skateboarders …

• Ready! helps parents teach children

  In Idaho Voices on Page I4 Most have heard of the book or at least are familiar with its contents. Robert Fulghum’s “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” talks of important life …

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  Voice of a leader

  In Idaho Voices on Page I4 Cade Mendoza sometimes wonders where he’d be in life if he didn’t make a conscious decision to take a different path. It’s not that the Coeur d’Alene High senior was …

• Delightful breads need worthy toppers

  In Idaho Voices on Page I5 Various forms of bread have been a staple in the diet of virtually every culture since man first decided to smear lizard jelly across a chewy hunk of unleavened barley …

• Music and arts

  In Idaho Voices on Page I5 Today Charley Packard (Originals) – 6 p.m., Spuds Grill, 102 N. First, Sandpoint, (208) 265-4311.

• Cougars need Akey

  In Sports As a longtime Cougars fan, I felt it was time for my first assessment of the way things are going. 1

• Power balance is aim

  In Letters The United States Bill of Rights consists of 10 amendments to the Constitution and is a declaration of principles that the government should live up to. That is also true …

• Sculptor’s work moving

  In Letters I enjoyed the article “Scouts’ Honor” in a recent edition of the Review concerning the recently erected bronze statue celebrating Boy Scouts near the north end of the Monroe Street …

• All the qualities

  In Letters Committed, disciplined, compassionate, respected and experienced are five accurate descriptions of one of the candidates in the race for the 9th Legislative District, Susan Fagan.

• Rights should be for all

  In Letters Warning! Referendum 71 attack ads on the way! The “reject 71” team is erroneously claiming that the bill redefines marriage to include homosexual relationships. This is patently false.