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• Planning urged to control land use around Fairchild

  March 3, 2010 in City on Page A7 Fairchild Air Force Base needs civilian protection to survive, local government officials were told this week. Spokane County officials asked leaders in Airway Heights, Spokane and Medical Lake to join … 2

• Those movies set in Spokane? I’ve got just the ticket for you

  February 13, 2010 in City on Page B1 I spent the past three days watching three movies filmed in Spokane: “Lies & Illusions,” “Wrong Turn at Tahoe” and “Give ’em Hell, Malone.” Why? So you don’t have to. 1

• Home sales stay up

  February 11, 2010 in Business on Page A8 Home sales exceeded year-ago levels for the fourth consecutive month in January, but prices continued to weaken and inventory increased. There were 177 closed sales for the month, according to …

• Artist’s show a reminder of civic blooms

  January 16, 2010 in City on Page B1 Years ago, I attended a tribute at Interplayers for the artist Harold Balazs. Someone uttered a phrase during that tribute that has stuck with me ever since: “He bloomed where …

• Snowy roads vex drivers

  December 16, 2009 in City on Page A5 Slushy snow and rain turned to ice Tuesday night, contributing to dozens of collisions across the region. But it wasn’t known if weather was a factor in a four-car crash …

• Morning house fire believed caused by short-circuit

  December 14, 2009 in City An electrical short-circuit was fingered as the possible cause of a house fire this morning that forced two men from their home on the North Side of Spokane.

• Cities’ 10-square-mile West Plains gain is county’s loss

  December 4, 2009 in City on Page A1 Spokane and Airway Heights will grow wings. Leaders from Spokane, Airway Heights and Spokane County put aside years of bickering Thursday and unanimously approved the largest annexation in Spokane since … 6

• Spokane ranks among ‘most charitable’ cities

  November 20, 2009 in City Spokane may have its shortcomings, but one thing it doesn’t lack is charity, according to a national men’s magazine.

• Filtered sun takes over from foggy a.m.

  October 19, 2009 in City, Idaho Fog that formed at daybreak this morning and created a traffic hazard across the region had lifted by afternoon, letting sun and high clouds warm lower elevations into the 50s.

• GoGo Finder helps you find what you are searching for

  September 25, 2009 in Awayfinder destinations Here’s the skinny on upcoming activities in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and more.

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  Rights educator finds noose on porch of Spokane home

  September 24, 2009 in City on Page A1 A black woman who directs educational programs for Coeur d’Alene’s Human Rights Education Institute awoke Sunday morning to find a noose on the doorstep of her north Spokane home. It …

• Time-shift to the Spokane of olden days

  September 19, 2009 in City on Page B1 I’ve been immersed in Spokane history recently and, occasionally, when I emerge from the library, I feel like a regular Rip Van Winkle. In fact, there are times when … …

• No getting around it: It’s not L.A.

  August 8, 2009 in City on Page B1 The following is part of my continuing series on the subject of: We have no idea how easy we have it here. Today’s topic: transportation.

• Comcast customers to see up to 64 new HD channels

  July 21, 2009 in City Spokane cable TV customers can dive into dozens of new high-definition channels to be offered by Comcast Corp. starting Aug. 5.

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  Protesters call for police oversight

  June 26, 2009 in City on Page A7 More than 100 people gathered in front of Spokane City Hall on Thursday evening to rally for police accountability and changes to an oversight process they see as flawed. Carrying … 2

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  Series highlights camping with kids

  June 21, 2009 in Outdoors on Page C9 A big prize is waiting for families who explore camping and hiking with the kids this summer. The tents, sleeping bags and trip to Glacier National Park, complete with fuel …

• Proposed Little League ballparks raise residents’ ire

  June 15, 2009 in City Neighbors living near two proposed Little League ballparks say the dream of building new fields is more like a nightmare to them. Residents worry about traffic, noise, parking and vandalism … 11

• City, county discuss annexation at forum

  June 11, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V8 A public forum was held last week to gather input on plans for dividing a large area of the West Plains between the city of Spokane and the city of …

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  Johnson a Chief among students

  June 4, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Work hard. Play hard. Central Valley High School senior Tyler Johnson knows both. An academic achiever who also plays major junior hockey for the Spokane Chiefs, Johnson will be among …

• Law enforcement billing hearing delayed

  May 30, 2009 in City on Page A9 The Washington state auditor is being asked to help resolve a $2 million dispute between Spokane County and the city of Spokane Valley over law enforcement costs. But discussing the …

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  Neighborhoods show their stuff

  May 23, 2009 in City on Page B1 Things are changing for East Central. The Riverpoint campus continues to grow. Districts on East Sprague and South Perry are attracting businesses and residents. A new affordable housing complex is …

• Doug Clark: City pulls plug on summertime fun

  May 16, 2009 in News, City Fun’s over, kiddies. Life is hard. The economy sucks. It’s time you brats grew up and started suffering like your stressed-out mothers and fathers. Yep, it’s adios to Spokane’s long, … 1

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  Adoption festival seeks good homes

  May 14, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Parents beware: dogs and cats at this weekend’s Super Pet Adoption Festival will be cute and friendly enough to make even the most resolute parent weak in the knees before …

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  From ventriloquist to parade chief

  May 14, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S1 This Saturday, when the 71st annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade kicks off, Michael Waldrip, the president of the Spokane Lilac Festival, will be fulfilling a lifelong dream. As a child …

• Park board weighing public pool fees

  May 5, 2009 in City After a two-month break, the Spokane Park Board tonight will resume consideration of a proposal to charge children to swim in public pools. 1

• Plan to go green has some seeing red

  May 2, 2009 in City on Page A1 Citing fears of meddling by the United Nations and concern over increased government spending, some Spokane City Council members are opposing suggestions from a local task force that wants to … 11

• Driver charged in street racing wreck

  April 28, 2009 in City Two charges of vehicular assault are being brought against an 18-year-old driver following a car racing incident that led to the serious injury of a passenger in a second car …

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  Arboretum takes squirrel control to a lethal level

  April 14, 2009 in City on Page A1 Ground squirrels have invaded Finch Arboretum, and they’re turning the grounds into Swiss cheese. Even worse, it’s breeding season.

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  Officer Olsen quits on brink of firing

  April 14, 2009 in City on Page A1 Suspended Spokane police Officer Jay Olsen, acquitted by a jury last month for shooting a man in the head during a drunken off-duty chase through Peaceful Valley two years ago, … 17

• CdA snowfall remains short of last year’s record

  April 5, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page I2 At the beginning of this past winter season, I said with some confidence that we would not see as much snow as last year. I am once again humbled by …

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