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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 2012

EVI, Foster Not Going Away 

Controversial political consultant and lobbyist John Foster says Education Voters of Idaho won't appeal 4th District Judge Mike Wetherell's order that the group disclose its contributors to Secretary of State Ben Ysusra. "We want to focus on promoting and assisting with education reform, not fighting…

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Clark: Zehm's Justice Coming Today 

The sentencing of Karl Thompson Jr. will supposedly take place in a Spokane federal courtroom this morning, proving I had it all wrong. Apparently, there is a limit on how much justice-avoiding hocus-pocus a gang of defense shysters can get away with when the public…

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Hall Of Fame To Induct 2 Toys 

"Star Wars" action figures Darth Vader, right, and Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi, left, are displayed in this 1999 file photo, with Princess Leia Organa in her ceremonial dress in front of other packaged characters from the new film. The National Toy Hall of Fame announces its…

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Quotable Quote -- Branden Durst 

On his Facebook wall, Idaho Senator-elect Branden Durst posts: "The only downside to being elected the legislature again? I have to get into shape so I can fit into the several nice suits I own." Question: Can you still fit into the same suit/dress that…

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FB Deletes 'Spokane Whore Page'

Rumor has it one girl cheats on her boyfriend with older boys and a boy texts naked pictures of himself to every girl he meets. These are the tamer examples of what was posted on a Facebook page called “Spokane Whores Exposed” last week, prompting…

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Rathdrum Set To Welcome Chickens 

Rathdrum is about to hatch a new chicken law. The city council has unanimously directed staff to prepare an ordinance that will allow a limited number of chickens on lots less than an acre. The council is expected to approve the law at its Dec.…

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D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.