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• Memorial honors basketball player Talley’s zest for life

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 It’s 155 days until Hoopfest 2012, and if things had worked out differently, Jerry Talley would be on the basketball court in Peaceful Valley getting ready – snow or no …

• Sims wins dunk trophy with reverse slam

  June 27, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 Daniel Sims knew he was late. His Hoopfest team, ET Space Jam, was trying to win its bracket, but Sims had a date on center court.

• Hoopfest had wins and losses on sidelines, too

  June 27, 2011 in City on Page A1 Relatively cool weather Sunday was good for just about everything at Hoopfest except water and book vendors. Despite a bargain price – two 16-ounce bottles for $1 – the “Coldest …

• Tacoma brothers end Tonicx’s Hoopfest run

  June 27, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 It isn’t easy to repeat as champions in Hoopfest. It will be a lesson Welcome Home Spokane will have to learn next year, after winning its first men’s 6-foot-and-under elite …

• Tacoma brothers end Tonicx’s Hoopfest run

  June 26, 2011 in Sports It isn’t easy to repeat as champions in Hoopfest. It will be a lesson Welcome Home Spokane will have to learn next year, after winning its first men’s 6-foot-and-under elite …

• Local product Beal plays floor General against Globetrotters

  June 26, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 When Eric Beal’s Hoopfest team lost its first game on Saturday, it took a friend by surprise. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you lose down here,” he said.

• Hoopfest pumps up players of all ability levels

    June 26, 2011 in City on Page A1 Teams competing in Hoopfest play for many reasons: the competition, the community, the love of basketball and the lasting friendships that are formed. The reasons Team St. Luke’s plays are …

• Ryman plays for more than wins

  June 26, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 If there is one thing Hoopfest teaches, it is you don’t have to have NBA talent to either enjoy basketball or to get a message out. As the 22nd version …

• Local product Beal plays floor General against Globetrotters

  June 25, 2011 in Sports When Eric Beal’s Hoopfest team lost its first game on Saturday, it took a friend by surprise.

• Hoopfest forecast: just right

  June 25, 2011 in City on Page A5 Good news for players taking to downtown streets today for Hoopfest: The weather isn’t expected to break any records. Mostly sunny skies and below-average temperatures in the upper 60s and …

• Leaving his mark

  June 25, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 Nearly five hours after the chairs had been folded up, the loudspeakers unplugged and Ronny Turiaf had highed his last five, business at the Corbin Park basketball court that now …

• Police will increase presence to keep Hoopfest under control

  June 24, 2011 in City on Page A1 Local law enforcement is preparing for this weekend’s Hoopfest, one of Spokane’s largest events. Spokane police Officer Jennifer DeRuwe said she can’t comment on specific safety measures being taken, but …

• Out-of-towners find a home at Hoopfest

  June 24, 2011 in City on Page A1 In the days leading up to this year’s Hoopfest, hundreds of thousands of people are gearing up for the world’s biggest three-on-three basketball tournament. One group caravanned in a small …

• Special section in print, online

  June 22, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Hoopfest: Get an early peek at your bracket and court location for this weekend’s Hoopfest, the 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the streets of downtown Spokane. Check out the special section …

• Woolridge transfers to Washington State

  June 11, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 Basketball: Royce Woolridge, a 6-foot-3 combo guard who played last season as a freshman at Kansas, announced Friday he was transferring to Washington State University. Woolridge, the son of former …

• Gunman at Hoopfest pleads guilty to assault

  February 17, 2011 in City on Page A5 The Hoopfest gunman who opened fire on rival gang members last year, injuring three bystanders in the downtown Spokane crowd, pleaded guilty Wednesday to assault charges. Miguel C. Garcia, 19, … 2

• Lilac Parade, Bloomsday, Hoopfest flourish in different ways

  January 23, 2011 in Features on Page D1 The ancient Greeks called their communal gathering spaces “agoras.” Spokane has three major modern-day agoras: the Lilac Festival’s annual parade, Bloomsday and Hoopfest. 1

• Landmark institutions show Spokane’s growth potential

  January 23, 2011 in City on Page A1 Spokane was a far different place four decades ago. Major community projects – like the upcoming Expo ’74 World’s Fair – were typically planned by older men meeting in such … 6

• Vestal: Foul called on Evergreen towing

  November 5, 2010 in City on Page A7 Sometimes, the refs make the right call. First, the owners of Evergreen State Towing, in collaboration with two property owners, set out to tow scores of cars parked downtown for … 24

• Spokane County 911 tax to go up in January

  August 25, 2010 in City Emergency communications are about to join the Information Age in Spokane County – and get more expensive. 6

• Defense lawyers claim overkill on Hoopfest charges

  August 4, 2010 in City Defense attorneys told a judge today that prosecutors don’t have a legal basis for a long list of attempted murder charges levied against three of four men in connection with … 10

• Impound company reaped when it towed

  July 23, 2010 in City on Page A1 Hoopfest Saturday is a bit like a holiday. But it was positively Christmas this year for one local towing company, and Santa’s bag was overflowing. Unfortunately, 42 people who came … 21

• Hoopfest shooting suspect sought

  July 22, 2010 in City on Page A7 A felony arrest warrant has been issued for a Spokane man in connection with a shooting at Hoopfest. Spokane County prosecutors have filed assault charges against Marquis D. Johnson, 21, … 2

• Hoopfest shooting suspect charged with escape

  July 9, 2010 in City on Page A7 A teenager arrested in connection with a shooting at Hoopfest last month was prohibited from leaving his home unless he was at school or with his parents due to a … 1

• Inmate who fled Hoopfest jailed

  July 8, 2010 in City on Page A5 An inmate who escaped from a Hoopfest work crew is back in jail after police say he tried to steal a car.

• Bond increased for Hoopfest shooting suspect

  July 1, 2010 in City on Page A6 A teenager arrested in connection with a shooting at Hoopfest on Saturday will need to pay an additional $50,000 bond to get out of jail, and if he does get …

• High bonds set for suspects in Hoopfest shooting

  June 30, 2010 in City on Page A5 A Spokane police officer pulled his gun on a suspected accomplice in Saturday’s shooting at Hoopfest but didn’t fire because of the crowd, leading to what he described in court … 4

• Hoopfest shots not ‘surprising’

  June 29, 2010 in City on Page A5 The gang-related gunfire that left three bystanders wounded this weekend at Hoopfest was disturbing but not unexpected, authorities said Monday, adding that while security plans are being reviewed for Riverfront … 8

• Two of three teams defending Hoopfest titles fall in elite finals

    June 28, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 The 2009 champions of all three of Hoopfest’s elite divisions made it back to the finals again on Sunday, with one of them, Associated Messenger, seeking a fourth-straight men’s 6-foot …

• Balancing act

    June 27, 2010 in City on Page A1 Michael Felver and his Bomb Squad don’t care if they win any Hoopfest games this weekend. “We’re just here to have fun,” the 23-year-old said.

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