Stories for October 24, 2009

• Armed robber hits two Quiznos

  Spokane police are searching for an armed robber who held up two Quiznos sub shops Saturday evening in a little more than a half hour.

• ALCS game postponed

  In Sports Game 6 of the AL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees was postponed because of rain Saturday.

• Nichols passes EWU to victory

  In Sports Matt Nichols threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns, lifting Eastern Washington to a 35-24 victory Saturday over Montana State, which was down eight players because of the flu. 1

• Cal blasts WSU

    In Sports Kevin Riley threw for touchdowns on his only three passes of the first quarter, Jahvid Best scored three touchdowns and California routed Washington State 49-17 Saturday. 2

• Nevada outscores UI 70-45

  In Sports Colin Kaepernick ran for four touchdowns and threw for two others and Nevada finished with 484 rushing yards in a 70-45 victory over Idaho on Saturday.

• Ducks clobber Huskies

  In Sports Jeremiah Masoli returned from a knee injury to run for two scores, No. 12 Oregon blocked a punt for a touchdown and used a fake field goal to set up …

• Man shot during Spokane Valley fight

  In News, City Spokane Valley police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a 21-year-old man with non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

• Thousands line up for swine flu vaccine

  In News Some 2,100 people inoculated against virus 2

• Obama declares swine flu a national emergency

  In News, Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency and empowered his health secretary to suspend federal requirements and speed treatment for thousands of infected … 5

• Heartfelt moment

  In City on Page A1 The homecoming game Friday against Sprague-Harrington was more than just football for the students of Valley Christian School. It was a celebration, of both the spirit of the small, private …

• North Idaho quick to fill vaccine slots

  In City on Page A1 While Spokane’s public health district is offering a big swine flu vaccination clinic today at the Spokane Arena, the agency’s counterpart in North Idaho said it took just five hours …

• Zehm tape raises doubts

    In City on Page A1

  Attorneys for Otto Zehm are questioning the city of Spokane’s claim that the woman whose call to 911 prompted his fatal 2006 encounter with police said she thought Zehm was … 24

• Once near death, public option sees a sudden revival

  In Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Democratic leaders in the Senate and House have concluded that a government-run insurance plan is the cheapest way to expand health coverage, and they sought Friday to rally … 2

• Research links exposure to light at night with depression

  In Nation/World on Page A2 Research suggests that our bodies are adapted to sleep during darkness and become active during daylight. Disruptions in circadian rhythms may increase the risk of metabolic diseases and some types …

• NYC mayor spending at record rate

  In Nation/World on Page A2 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has broken his own spending record from four years ago, dropping $85.2 million on his campaign for a third term with …

• Accuracy watch

  In Nation/World on Page A2 For 10-24-2009

• U.S. drones watching pirates

  In Nation/World on Page A3 NAIROBI, Kenya – For the first time, sophisticated U.S. military surveillance drones capable of carrying missiles have begun patrolling waters off Somalia in hopes of stemming rising piracy. Three ships …

• NATO ministers back counterinsurgency plan

  In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – NATO defense ministers signaled broad support Friday for a robust counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, adding to the momentum favoring a substantial U.S. troop hike. Without discussing troop levels, …

• EPA to limit emissions of coal-fired power plants

  In Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency will put controls on the emissions of hazardous pollutants such as mercury from coal-fired power plants for the first time by November 2011, according …

• Bomber sparks nuclear concern

  In Nation/World on Page A3 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – A suicide bomber attacked a suspected nuclear-weapons site Friday in Pakistan, raising fears about the security of the nuclear arsenal. Increasingly daring and sophisticated attacks by terrorists …

• Mother admitted balloon saga hoax

  In Nation/World on Page A3 DENVER – The mother of the 6-year-old boy once feared missing inside a runaway helium balloon admitted the whole saga was a hoax, according to court documents released Friday. Mayumi …

• Alaska probe implicates longtime congressman

  In Nation/World on Page A4 SEATTLE – In documents filed this week in Alaska’s long-running political corruption investigation, the government’s lead witness said he had given thousands of dollars in gifts to “United States Representative …

• In brief: Priest found slain in parish rectory

  In Nation/World on Page A4 Chatham, N.J. – A Roman Catholic priest was found slain Friday morning in his clerical robes in the rectory of his northern New Jersey parish, and authorities warned that a …

• Bank failures top 100

  In Business on Page A6 WASHINGTON – The cascade of bank failures this year surpassed 100 on Friday, the most in nearly two decades. And the trouble in the banking system from bad loans and …

• Microsoft’s cuts help offset sluggish sales

  In Business on Page A6 SEATTLE – Consumers may be shopping for computers again, but Microsoft Corp. still needs businesses to start doing the same. Microsoft said Friday its revenue kept falling and its net …

• Home sales in West rise 5 percent

  In Business on Page A6 LOS ANGELES – Home sales surged in the Western region of the country last month as many first-time homebuyers rushed to complete their deals before a temporary tax credit expires …

• FAA aware of pilot fatigue

  In Business on Page A6 Regardless of whether two Northwest Airlines pilots fell asleep during a domestic flight this week, a Spokane sleep researcher said the incident confirms what aviation experts know. Airline pilots, like …

• In brief: GSI hands out Catalyst Awards

  In Business on Page A6 Greater Spokane Inc. and TechNet handed out the annual Inland Northwest Catalyst Awards on Friday during the LaunchPad INW Oktoberfest. In six categories the winners were:

• City seeks firefighting tax

  In City on Page B1 When the Spokane City Council placed a 10-year fire tax on November’s ballot, the timing was risky. But an agreement reached last month with the Spokane Fire Fighters Union helped … 1

• Flurry of accidents, one fatality

  In City on Page B1 A driver involved in an injury accident near Springdale, Wash., on Wednesday has a long history of driving under the influence and other offenses, including habitually driving with a suspended …

• Best-selling effort needs more bark

  In City on Page B1 Jack, come sit at my feet, my faithful and loyal dog. We need to have a long, serious and difficult talk. I’ve decided that I need a dog with a …

• Driver dies after losing control of his vehicle

  In City on Page B1 A driver died Friday after hitting a pedestrian in northwest Spokane just before noon, and the pedestrian was listed in critical condition. The driver was headed south on Assembly Street … 1

• South Hill home burns

  In City on Page B3 Firefighters battled a blaze at a South Hill home for two hours Friday afternoon, and planned to stay through the night to make sure it was out. The Spokane Fire … 1

• Laws force aging judges to bow out

  In City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – Chief Justice Gerry Alexander has written more than 330 opinions over the nearly 15 years he has served on Washington state’s highest court, and the state’s longest-serving chief …

• Trapped otters get new river to explore

  In Region on Page B3 RIO PUEBLO DE TAOS, N.M. – The sun had barely peeked over the Taos Mountains. A half-dozen river otters from the Pacific Northwest seemed at home after being released Friday …

• No death penalty in pregnant woman’s killing

  In City on Page B3 MOSCOW, Idaho – Prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty for a man accused of killing his pregnant wife and then setting the home on fire. Latah County …

• Washington records

  In City on Page B4 Spokane County Marriage licenses

• Halloween Events

  In City on Page B4 Ignite!’s Riverfront Fright Haunted House - House of Horrors, ghostly mini golf, a terrifying SR2 ride, and the thrilling movie “Speed.” Haunted house is recommended for ages 13 and older …

• Guilty plea in 3 deaths

  In City on Page B5 LA GRANDE, Ore. – A self-employed La Grande house painter who told reporters he was responsible for killing three people last summer has pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in a …

• In brief: Adult home loses license

  In City on Page B5 The license of Amazing Grace Adult Family Home in southeast Spokane has been revoked by the state Department of Social and Health Services. State officials Friday said they took the …

• Fox News snub is Nixonian

  In Opinion on Page B6 Rahm Emanuel once sent a dead fish to a live pollster. Now he’s put a horse’s head in Roger Ailes’ bed. 8

• Social Security ‘raise’ unwarranted

  In Opinion on Page B6 Social Security is a glossy piece of paper on which nearly every politician wants to finger-paint an agenda. But Social Security has no need of ornament. It is a very …

• CdA best off by keeping mayor and council intact

  In Opinion on Page B6 The recessionary drought has not bypassed Coeur d’Alene, but nor has it prevented the scenic North Idaho city from reaping a crop of civic enhancements. And as the higher education …

• Idaho records

  In City on Page B8 For 10-24-2009

• In brief: Body washes up on beach

  In City on Page B8 GRAYLAND, Wash. – The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman’s body washed onto a beach near Grayland on the Washington coast. Undersheriff Rick Scott said the …

• Dogged effort

  In Sports on Page C1 The stakes were high Friday night for the Gonzaga Prep Bullpups and the Central Valley Bears. For the Bullpups, the football game was a must-win in terms of staying in …

• Cougars better mind the gaps

  In Sports on Page C1 BERKELEY, Calif. – When Jahvid Best broke an 80-yard run to open California’s 66-3 rout of Washington State University last year in Pullman, there was one reason why the play …

• Angels down, but confident

  In Sports on Page C1 ANAHEIM, Calif. – Chone Figgins and the Los Angeles Angels know they’re heading straight into more than one kind of storm, and they can’t wait to get wet. Heavy showers …

• Pace picks up, starting with Ams

  In Sports on Page C1 After playing just nine games in the first 30 days of the Western Hockey League season the Spokane Chiefs play 17 games in the next 36 days, beginning tonight when …

• Few speaks out on SI.com blog

  In Sports on Page C1 Basketball: On Wednesday, Gonzaga men’s basketball coach Mark Few had little to say regarding the University of Washington’s proposal to play a three-game series with the Zags at Seattle’s KeyArena. …

• Newsmakers

  In Sports on Page C2 Fined Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco was fined $10,000 by the NFL on Friday for a uniform violation for wearing a wrong-colored chin strap. Also fined $10,000 was Tennessee Titans …

• Today’s Best

  In Sports on Page C2 Rodney Stuckey Detroit Pistons guard had 16 points and six assists in 95-93 NBA preseason win over Milwaukee.

• Scoreboard

  In Sports on Page C2 Hockey NHL

• In brief: Newman, Gordon to start up front

  In Sports on Page C2 NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson finally wasn’t flawless at Martinsville. The points leader and winner in five of the past six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races on the smallest, tightest oval in …

• 3 Names to know

  In Sports on Page C3 TYSON ALUALU Cal defensive end When asked about the 6-foot-3, 295-pound senior, WSU coach Paul Wulff called him a beast, which is about as good a compliment as you can …

• Menlo at Whitworth

  In Sports on Page C3 KICKOFF: 1 p.m. at Pine Bowl Records: Whitworth 3-4, 1-2 NWC; Menlo 2-4, 1-1

• Oregon at Washington

  In Sports on Page C3 KICKOFF: 12:30 p.m. at Seattle, Husky Stadium Records: Oregon 5-1, 3-0 Pac-10; UW 3-4, 2-2

• Idaho at Nevada

  In Sports on Page C3 KICKOFF: 1:05 p.m., at Reno, Mackay Stadium Records: Idaho 6-1, 3-3 WAC; Nevada 3-3, 2-0

• Montana State at EWU

  In Sports on Page C3 KICKOFF: 1:05 p.m. at Cheney, Woodward Field Records: MSU 4-2, 2-1 Big Sky; EWU 4-3, 3-2

• Today’s menu

  In Sports on Page C4 For 10-24-2009

• On the air

  In Sports on Page C4 For 10-24-2009

• Cougs turned away in OT

  In Sports on Page C5 No. 20 Washington State looked primed to upset No. 1 Stanford in women’s soccer Friday, leading 1-0 with less than 4 minutes to play in Pullman. Stanford scored in the …

• WV rallies for 8th straight win

  In Sports on Page C6 Eight. The hard way. West Valley needed a fourth-quarter comeback and some overtime heroics to run its unbeaten string to eight games Friday at Ward Maurer Field, turning away Pullman …

• Indians top Bantams

  In Sports on Page C6 Dedicating the game to Austin Pete, who had been critically injured a week ago, the Colville Indians (4-4, 2-3) pulled off an upset in the Great Northern League, beating Clarkston …

• Lewis and Clark stuns Ferris

  In Sports on Page C6 Lewis and Clark played the role of spoiler Friday night. The Tigers returned three Ferris turnovers for touchdowns, and LC all but dashed the Saxons’ postseason hopes with a 42-20 …

• Sandpoint in title games

  In Sports on Page C6 Fueled by an overtime win over Bishop Kelly Thursday, the Sandpoint girls soccer team launched a potent attack against Hillcrest Friday, scoring three goals in the first half and then …

• ’Cats, Panthers titlists

  In Sports on Page C6 Needing a win to earn at least a share of the Greater Spokane League title, the Mead girls soccer team jumped out to a lead against Ferris (5-10, 3-7) Friday …

• Mead slows U-Hi

  In Sports on Page C6 Big plays early on offense and stout defense throughout proved a winning formula for Mead football. Bouyed by a 136-yard, three-touchdown effort from diminutive back Paul Miller, the Panthers built …

• Lake City on top in IEL

  In Sports on Page C7 Out of league, the Lake City football team is 0-6. In games that count the most, though, the Timberwolves are now 2-0.

• Halloween reality check

  In Features on Page E1 Michael Jackson. Amy Winehouse. Kate Gosselin. Bernie Madoff. We’re definitely keeping it real this Halloween.

• Levine’s incredible adventures are a true story of inspiration

  In Features on Page E1 Alison Levine’s life reads like a movie script starring a heroine who is beyond belief. She’s intelligent, attractive and has a good sense of humor. She overcomes a debilitating heart …

• The Slice: Feel free to smoke ’em if you got ’em

  In Features on Page E1 There’s something to be said for old songs and scrapbooks. But the smell of wood smoke when it’s crisp and quiet out is the most evocative thing there is.

• Nonreading girl shocks readers

  In Features on Page E2 Dear Annie: I was surprised to read your response to “Molly’s Aunt,” whose 11-year-old home-schooled niece could neither read nor count to 100. However well-intended her parents may be, they …

• Pam’s not welcoming to the club

  In Features on Page E2 Pamela Anderson wants to save the seals from the annual hunt on Canada’s East Coast. The Canadian-born actress and animal rights activist is among several celebrities who are taking part …

• Horoscope

  In Features on Page E2 For 10-24-2009

• Physical world offers endless symbolism for spiritual truths

  In Features on Page E3 When I use a metaphor, I use words to describe something you have probably experienced that suggest a comparison to something else. I help you see the unknown by linking …

• Idaho Community Events

  In Features on Page E5 This week “Rewired” RLM Women’s Ministry – Today, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Child care available. (208) 777-7325, ext. 177

• Chicken skin doesn’t offer much nutrition

  In Features on Page E7 DEAR DR. GOTT: What nutrient is in chicken skin that is so valuable? DEAR READER: I am not aware of any. Is there a possibility you misunderstood the person who …

• Profit-taking sends markets down

  In Business on Page F1 NEW YORK – Investors dumped stocks and locked in profits Friday after the glow of a week full of strong earnings reports faded. The retreat came as cautious forecasts from …

• Campaign ads dubious

  In Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane Valley voters must choose between City Council members who slashed $10 million from the budget or challengers who would “just say NO to deficit spending.” At least that was …

• Trails to adventure

  In Washington Voices on Page V1 When it comes to cool jobs in Spokane, Peter Jantz pretty much has it made: He takes care of the Camp Sekani mountain bike park at the bottom of Beacon …

• Upscale used items for Savvy Moms

  In Washington Voices on Page V1 The popularity of thrift stores keeps growing. Savvy Moms Children’s Resale has opened in Spokane Valley, specializing in upscale brands of gently used clothes and accessories for infants and children.

• What’s your favorite terror tale?

  In Washington Voices on Page V1 True story. I’m 18 years old. It’s near midnight, and I’m reading Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House,” alone in our silent home, which is dark except for the …

• Sports

  In Washington Voices on Page V1 Garbe has developed into WV team leader

• Scouts build community while building character

  In Washington Voices on Page V2 Scouting offers many opportunities to learn, grow and give back to the community in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Cub Scouting teaches a boy respect for his God, his …

• Letters

  In Washington Voices on Page V2 Rename group for clarity Following their endorsement on Thursday, Oct. 15, of Diana Wilhite for Spokane Valley City Council Position 1, The Spokesman-Review printed a retraction stating that they had …

• Say cheese, Voice readers

  In Washington Voices on Page V3 The days are getting shorter, children are back in school and fall sports are under way. We’d like to see your best seasonal photographs for Picture Perfect, our community scrapbook …

• CV play simply laughable

  In Washington Voices on Page V4 The comedy “Laughing Stock” is this year’s fall play at Central Valley High School. The play highlights a group of summer actors who try to put on three plays simultaneously: …

• Fall is the time to plant garlic, tulips, move firs

  In Washington Voices on Page V4 Now that we are done with summer garden care, it’s time to think about fall chores. Mid-October is the perfect time to plant garlic for harvest in late July next …

• Arrests provide evidence in locker room thefts

  In Washington Voices on Page V4 It didn’t take long for police to identify two suspects in two recent high school locker room thefts. A couple of surveillance photos did the trick. “We got flooded with … 1

• calendar

  In Washington Voices on Page V4 For 10-24-2009

• Halloween hijink planned at festival

  In Washington Voices on Page V4 The former Pratt Elementary, 6903 E. Fourth Ave., will host an evening of “spooktacular” fun at the second annual Edgecliff SCOPE Fall Festival next Saturday, from 5 to 8 p.m. …

• A shrieking success

  In Washington Voices on Page V6 About a year ago, a couple of teenagers were listening to music. They began jotting down words they heard. “Shrieks” was a good word, so was “impaled” and Shrieks of …

• Budget cuts, no tax hikes in 2010 budget

  In Washington Voices on Page V7 Liberty Lake Mayor Wendy Van Orman has proposed a 2010 city budget that is 5 percent lower than last year’s but doesn’t ask for the annual 1 percent rise in …

• Poor pizza prep brings fire department

  In Washington Voices on Page V7 With smoke coming out of an apartment Monday and no one responding to their knocks, Spokane Valley firefighters were just about to break down the door. Other tenants at the …

• senior meals

  In Washington Voices on Page V8 For the week of Oct. 26-30: Monday – Option 1: Polynesian pork, steamed rice, green beans, carrots. Option 2: Chicken sandwich, tomato basil soup.

• From rising star to WV soccer leader

  In Washington Voices on Page V9 It’s role reversal. DeeDee Garbe burst onto a veteran West Valley High School girls soccer scene as a freshman with a knack for scoring goals. In bunches. In her first …

• Project adds up to trouble

  In Letters The Pearl on Adams (“Renovators turn Helena into the Pearl on Adams,” Oct. 16) low-income housing project should be more accurately called the “Pork Barrel On Adams.” Let’s look at …

• Clinic sale sad move

  In Letters I am heartsick to read of the proposed sale of Rockwood Clinic to Community Health Systems. I have to question the good judgment of the powers that be at Rockwood …

• A candidate for the future

  In Letters We do not have to be afraid of the future. We do not have to worry that our city will go away because of a few folks who believe any …

• Fagan respects landowner rights

  In Letters I’ve known a lot of legislators and candidates through the years, and we’ve been fortunate to be represented by some very good people.

• Snyder stands by principles

  In Letters Spokane is in need of some well-thought-out energy from the City Council. And that is just where Jon Snyder fits the bill.

• Jail project wasteful

  In Letters I am skeptical that spending $67 million to finance construction of a new jail facility is a wise use of taxpayer money. Just two years ago in neighboring Montana, the …

• Record of accomplishment

  In Letters I support Mike Kennedy for Coeur d’Alene City Council because:

• Funding account tardy

  In Letters I applaud The Spokesman-Review for publishing Jim Camden’s article about the out-of-town funding sources of much Prop 4 opposition (“Proposition foes’ funding is mostly from out of town,” Oct. 21). …

• Tax limit won’t ruin world

  In Letters Ads against Initiative 1033 are simply sickening. Claims are made that the initiative will gut education, programs for the elderly and just about anything else one can think of. These …

• Threats created issue

  In Letters I signed Referendum 71 not because I care about what goes on in anyone’s bedroom, but because of the vow to post the names and addresses of the signers on … 1

• Wear the scarlet I-1033

  In Letters If you vote “yes” for Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033, do us all a favor. Write this down: “I voted for I-1033.” Then stick the note on your refrigerator.

• Don’t fall for scare tactics

  In Letters With the upcoming election, the scare ads from taxing districts are showing up in their historic form. This is not a denunciation or promotion for any propositions or levies, but …

• Make room for monsters

  In Letters Hey, I think Laura Carder is on to something when she pushes her creationism, oops, I mean creation “science” (Letters, Oct. 18). Even though most every modern country on the …

• Evolution not a matter of luck

  In Letters Laura Carder (“Creation science is logical,” Letters, Oct. 18) wonders how complex biological structures could “come about by billions of years of lucky chances.” That is a reasonable question, but …

• Faith, evolution compatible

  In Letters On Oct. 18, in “Creation science is logical,” Laura Carder states that macro evolution “is the atheists’ way to explain origins without a creator.” So, are ordinary educated people who …