(S-R file photo of Nevaeh Miller, courtesy of Monica O'Neall)Today's editorial cites the poor reasoning and hypocrisy of Idaho lawmakers for killing a child death review bill in committee. Examples like the recent case of baby Nevaeh show exactly way reviews like this must take…
In Coeur d'Alene, a plan is in the works for building a dog park and adjacent improved Humane Society shelter. We think it's a sign that Coeur d'Alene is movin' on up.(My favorite subtle wordplay of this weekend's edits? "Embarking.")On the other side of Spokane,…
(Disclosure: My son is one of the peer leaders at Moran Prairie Elementary School, a group that was among the honorees. It's the main reason I'm posting this. So there.)The Chase Youth Commission doled out its annual awards last night for student achievement in the…
The following two messages were received on successive days this week from loyal readers who exemplify how differently reasonable people can see issues -- or, in this case, columnists.As usual, your reactions are invited. Meanwhile, I'll notify both writers (whose names have been withheld) that…
Let's just not acknowledge it, OK? I really can't face it any more.So, what's on your mind?
That's what she told the editorial board of the Columbian in Vancouver.If he has the most delegates and states, then she says he should be the nominee. Barring a catastrophic campaign event, he will almost certainly have the lead when the primary season ends.Cantwell also…
(S-R file photo)Our editorial this morning talked about WSU's plan to build better dorms over the next 10 years, part of a national trend to upscale campus living. See Shawn Vestal's story.When I mention this dorm topic to people who lived in dorms long ago,…
In an interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Hillary Clinton blamed her inaccurate claims of having been under sniper fire in Bosnia in 1996 on being "sleep-deprived."This from the woman who thinks she should be the one answering the red phone when it rings at 3…
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling today that the president can't require the state of Texas to comply with an international agreement governing a murder defendant's access to Mexican diplomatic officials. Chief Justice John Roberts, a Bush appointee, wrote the majority opinion. That's not…
Another day of campaigning, another candidate backpedaling from a comment. This time, it's Hillary Clinton (well, it was her turn) who exaggerated an account of her landing at an airport in Bosnia. No she didn't have to duck bullets to get to a waiting car.…
(A1C Lindsey Vulich places a pitot tube on a 50-year-old KC-135 tanker at Fairchild Air Force Base. Photo by Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review.)In our editorial March 4 we had a lot to say about the Pentagon’s surprising choice of Northrop Grumman and a European partner to…
1. Political parties in Washington state killed the blanket primary. Now they're faced with a system they might hate even more. You would cry, too, if it happened to you. But I don't feel sorry for them.2. When political campaigns turn into a daily Accuracy…
The Coalition Against Assisted Suicide sent out an analysis of the latest Oregon Death with Dignity numbers. (See post above.) They said there are some "alarming trends."Here's what they found:Not one patient was referred for psychological evaluation - highlighting that mental health evaluation isn't required…
1. Mayor Verner should not accept a watered-down version of police oversight. 2. Can Spokane Public Schools adapt to new challenges with the same team and same way of thinking? Or will it reach beyond its comfort zone for new ideas?
Another week comes to a close. Many topics have been addressed, but many have been passed over. Here's your chance to serve up some leftovers for everyone to chew on over the weekend.
Calling everyone who isn't glued to an NCAA tournament game. Use the comments link below to launch your own issue-oriented one-on-one.
Thursday's editorial in The Spokesman-Review highlights some of the concerns related to Sunshine Week. Read all about it.
Today's Spokesman-Review reports on efforts that Spokane School District 81 has undertaken to market itself to reverse the enrollment declines that have eaten into its numbers in recent years. Does it make you wonder why the tax-supported free public school system would have to do…
Today's editorial is a reprint of the commentary we published five years and a day ago. It raised some questions that we thought were worth another look now.
Below are two YouTubes on the issue of Obama and his pastor. The first one is Obama's speech on race (very long). The second one shows McCain defending Obama (short).Here is an article explaining what prompted the speech.Reactions?
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the top-two primary system in Washington state. That means the top two finishers in a primary advance to the general, regardless of political affiliation. It means two people from the same party could face off.The Republican and Democratic parties fought…
(File photo of Brockett by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review.)Former Spokane County Prosecutor Don Brockett has been a tireless advocate for abused children these past several years, especially as it concerns children who were abused by Catholic priests. Again this legislative session, he lobbied for the elimination…
It's been called to my attention that a weekend post referring to the day as a "bummer" left readers unclear as to what I meant. Forget the psychoanalysis... Just a comment on the crummy weather I was staring at out the window.Having said that on…
The Project for Excellence in Journalism has released its report on the state of the news media. This link will take you straight to the newspaper segment, but there are others that deal with various media, including on line. It's a glum report as far…
Happy St. Patrick's Day, all. Are you decked out in green threads today? If so, grab a loose one and share your thoughts. If you need inspiration, try humming "Danny Boy."
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