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• Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.

  May 21, 2013 in Nation/World MOORE, Okla. — The principal’s voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and … 41

• Saturday’s kid-focused event includes bike tune-ups, adjustments

  April 25, 2013 in Health, Washington Voices on Page S1 Summer Parkways – the nonprofit groups that organizes giant car-free street parties where neighbors can bicycle and walk in the streets – is starting the season early with a child-focused …

• Lawmakers act on bills, including TCEP ban and alcohol sales

  April 18, 2013 in City on Page A7 On Wednesday, houses of the Washington state Legislature passed several measures, and Gov. Jay Inslee signed others into law:

• New book offers tips to rearrange children’s bedrooms

  March 10, 2013 in Features on Page D3 The conversation often starts with, “Where are your shoes?” For many parents trying to get out the door on time in the morning, a child with a disorganized bedroom can …

• Executive accused of assault suspended

  February 17, 2013 in City, Idaho on Page B3 A Minneapolis woman said her 2-year-old son was traumatized by a man accused of slapping the boy and using a racial slur during an Atlanta-bound flight. The boy’s mother, Jessica … 5

• Hearts of gold: Children’s art contest entries up at Mobius

  February 14, 2013 in Features on Page C1 With nearly 300 hearts decorated by area children, The Spokesman-Review’s annual Valentine’s Day Coloring Contest offered a little something for everyone. There were cute puppies, creative use of Cheerios – …

• ‘Musketeers’ hits stage at children’s theater

  February 14, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 It was a mad dash for young actors and actresses to jump into character for the first dress rehearsal of “The Three Musketeers.” The show opens Friday at Theater Arts …

• Bureau helps promote reading

  November 25, 2012 in City on Page A1 Books have the power to entertain, educate and enrich lives. Like a vehicle, they transport the reader to another place or time, making current cares fade to the background. They’re …

• 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

• Woman whose young boys found on freeway faces felony charges

  November 1, 2012 in City, Idaho on Page A5 The woman who allegedly abandoned her two young boys along the freeway Tuesday will face felony charges, authorities said Wednesday. Shannon M. Germanton, also known as Shannon Duval, was taken … 10

• Police say Sunnyside boy, 3, shot self in face

  October 25, 2012 in Region SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — Sunnyside police say a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the face with his father’s handgun. 25

• Lewiston girl left alone on school bus

  September 26, 2012 in Idaho LEWISTON, Idaho — A 5-year-old from north-central Idaho spent a half-hour alone in a parking lot after she was left on a school bus. 5

• Children get in free at Spokane fair today

  September 12, 2012 in City Today is Family Day at the Spokane Interstate Fair. Youth passes available at Safeway stores allow children under 18 to be admitted free when with a paying adult.

• For $1 at door, families can fill enough bags to fill kids closet

  August 9, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V5 Merryl Tschoepe would bounce all over the place if not for the tightly packed tables of children’s clothes that are filling the Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship Hall to the brim. She’s …

• DSHS didn’t consult with authorities on Powell

  August 2, 2012 in Region OLYMPIA — A panel reviewing the deaths of Josh Powell’s two young children says state social workers did not consult with law enforcement before allowing Powell to host visits at … 2

• Minnehaha great place to hike, learn rock climbing techniques

  August 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Joy Clark, 6, made her way down the side of the rock face, rappelling slowly in spots and quicker in others. When she got closer to the ground, she slipped, …

• Theater group plans children’s workshop

  July 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Stagewest Community Theatre in Medical Lake will have a two-week children’s workshop, Monday-Friday and July 30-Aug. 3. The workshop will be at Hallett Elementary School, 524 S. Hallett St., in …

• Woman’s Club plans children’s tea party

  June 7, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 A group of Spokane women got together in 1905 and formed the Woman’s Club of Spokane. Just five years later, the women had raised enough money to build their own …

• Lead level standard lowered for children

  May 17, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 ATLANTA – For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children. The new standard announced Wednesday means that hundreds …

• A new place for helping kids, families

  May 17, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Salvation Army Spokane on Wednesday opened a newly renovated facility on its campus to provide counseling, family visitation and education under one roof. The facility, called the Nurturing Center …

• US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in kids

  May 16, 2012 in Nation/World ATLANTA — For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children. 4

• Plenty of factors to weigh when flying with children

  May 6, 2012 in Features, Travel on Page D8 When it comes to family vacations, flying with children is likely one of the largest logistical dragons you’ll slay. From toddler tantrums and teen boredom to infant ear pain and …

• Taking time out for fun at East Central

  March 15, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Parents of young children often feel there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. The demands of work and home can squeeze out time for fun. But a new program … 1

• Hearth Home plans grand opening for its new transitional facility

  February 16, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Karen Fournier is on a mission to help young mothers take care of themselves and their children. The young mothers come from bad situations. Some come to her from abusive …

• Police hunt suspect in triple homicide

  February 12, 2012 in City on Page A1 Tracy Ader’s stepfather kept a gun at his side Saturday. The man suspected of murdering Ader and her two young sons was at large, and Steve Ponsness was taking no … 6

• More room for families

  February 11, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Karen Fournier is on a mission to help young mothers take care of themselves and their children. The young mothers come from bad situations. Some come to her from abusive …

• CDC: Too many kids breathe others’ smoke in cars

  February 6, 2012 in Nation/World Texting while driving, speeding and back-seat hanky-panky aren’t all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand smoke to the list. 29

• Vanessa Behan haven for kids at risk

  February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V5 It’s been 30 years, but Bill Bialkowsky’s eyes still fill as he recalled reading the coroner’s report. “Fractured skull. Cigarette burns. Pulled hair,” he cleared his throat. “She died a …

• Toys given to comfort kids

  January 13, 2012 in City on Page A5 Thanks to a donor, Spokane police officers have plenty of stuffed toys to help comfort children they encounter in traumatic situations. A young woman who wishes to remain anonymous recently … 9

• 1,600 Beanie Babies donated to Spokane police

  January 12, 2012 in City, News Thanks to a donor, Spokane police officers now have fresh toys to use to comfort children in traumatic situations. 8

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