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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2010

Minnick Wants To Swap For Bergdahl 

Item: Rep. Walt Minnick backs prisoner swap for Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl: His comment follows a U.S. denunciation of a new Taliban video of the captured Idaho soldier/Kathleen Kreller, Idaho StatesmanMore Info: The U.S. government should work out a prisoner trade with the terrorist group holding…

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AM Headlines -- 4.8.10 

Winds gusting to 53 mph whipped up whitecaps on Lake Coeur d'Alene. And Don Sausser had his camera handy to snap this photo from above and beyond the Sherman Avenue clock tower. SR report of wind damage and more photos here. And: HBO Scanner Traffic…

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Justice John Paul Stevens To Retire 

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, the court's oldest member and leader of its liberal bloc, is retiring. President Barack Obama now has his second high court opening to fill. Stevens said Friday he will step down when the court finishes its work for the…

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Marmie: Stunned By Stick Theft 15 

Marmitetoasty: Im gobsmacked that someone would steal the sticks, it must of been holidaymakers that do not know of your generous heart ... Shame on them ... I myself am the proud owner of not 2 but THREE of stickman sticks kindly carved by dear…

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MKS: He Who Laughs Last ... 

MKS: Friend of mine saw this (Coeur d'Alene Honda awning/gazebo that blew onto I-90 shoulder) yesterday, called me laughing hysterically re:officers chasing it down the freeway as it bounced around and caught on signs & posts. I giggled at the scene I imagined… and then…

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JT: Just Say No To Incumbents 

JT: Every week my lovely wife picks up a Nickel's Worth paper for me when she goes shopping. I was astounded today to open the paper and see political ad after political ad. Walt Bayes for governor … TEA Party party … Rammell for governor…

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