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    Inmate granted holiday wish

    Apparently even the federal government is feeling generous this time of year. A Spokane-area drug dealer who has failed to show up for court 75 times and is awaiting sentencing … 37

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    Science center plan falters

    A plan to build a science center and children’s museum on the north bank of Riverfront Park appears to be in jeopardy. Concerns have arisen over how to handle private … 28

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    Spokane County employment the highest since February

    Spokane County employers hired more than 3,000 workers in October, restoring total employment numbers to the highest level since February, and taking the unemployment rate to the lowest level since … 15

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    Scaled-back Kendall Yards plans offer better fit for Spokane

    Greenstone Corp. last week closed a deal five years in the doing. And not a moment too soon for Spokane government and business officials weary of economic headwinds. 14

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    Grandmother attacked for driving too slow

    One man grabbed her phone before she could call 911, breaking her hand in front of her husband and grandchildren as he screamed at the family for driving too slowly. 14

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    Federal funds kept schools afloat, but ‘safety net’ ends soon

    Washington, unlike many other states, was quick to use federal stimulus funds to shore up school budgets during the last wrenching budget cycle. The state spent $362 million in stimulus … 14

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    Judge lets drug dealer out of jail for Thanksgiving

    A Spokane-area drug dealer who has failed to show up for court 75 times and is awaiting sentencing on his latest cocaine conviction will be allowed to leave the Spokane … 9

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    Boys ranch moves assets before abuse trials’ start

    Morning Star Boys’ Ranch has moved the bulk of its assets, including securities and real estate worth millions of dollars, to a nonprofit foundation in advance of the first trial … 9

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    Deputies kill pit bull at domestic violence scene

    Spokane County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a pit bull dog early today while responding to a domestic violence call at a home on Silver Lake Road. 8

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    GOP women say study augurs perils

    Illustrating the continuing political fallout from controversial new recommendations on breast cancer screening, GOP congresswomen condemned a government-funded study Wednesday and suggested it was a preview of what to expect … 8

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    Spokane’s leaner than the mean

    The 2010 budget for Spokane shows that city government is comparatively lean. Some examples: Revenue per person in Seattle and Tacoma is $1,540. In Spokane, it’s $863. 8

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    Idaho: Legislation to identify illegal workers needed

    North Idaho Sen. Mike Jorgenson, who wants state employers to check worker immigration status, said Saturday high unemployment and state budget woes may finally overcome farm and business opposition to … 7

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    Another Spokane officer acting badly adds new facet to department’s saga

    Sgt. Brad “To the Bone” Thoma has dodged criminal prosecution for his boozed-up, off-duty hit-and-run. This the latest episode in Spokane’s ongoing law enforcement soap opera – “The Drunk and … 7

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    Governor opposes delay in WASL math and science

    Gov. Chris Gregoire says she opposes state schools chief Randy Dorn’s proposal to delay the requirement for students to pass state math and science tests to graduate. 7

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    Riding out the recession

    It wasn’t long ago that the Spokane Transit Authority was riding high. Boardings were up nearly 50 percent, and the agency’s cash reserve had grown thanks to voter approval of … 7

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    Washington on track for 1 million uninsured

    Washington state will have more than 1 million uninsured residents by 2011, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler said in Spokane this afternoon. 6

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    Police: Would-be Seattle ninja impaled on fence

    Seattle police say a man who thought he was ninja was impaled on a metal fence when he tried to leap over it. 6

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    Man dies after fall from cliff in Spokane Valley

    A 56-year-old Spokane Valley man died Monday after slipping on wet pine needles and falling over a cliff in the Dishman Hills Natural Area, authorities said. 6

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    Zags stumble late

    EAST LANSING, Mich. – Gonzaga led most of the way and turned back numerous Michigan State rallies. But in the closing minutes, the second-ranked Spartans finally caught and passed the … 5

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    Reid offers up $849 billion health reform bill to Senate

    WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid presented an $849 billion health care overhaul package Wednesday that would extend coverage to 31 million Americans and reform insurance practices while adding … 5