Stories by Paul Turner for the Spokesman-Review

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You know people think you are old when …

Fri., April 27, 2018

Fairs

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13 reasons many in Spokane crave hot weather

Thu., April 26, 2018

Bringing the heat.

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Paul Turner: There’s the signpost ahead, your next stop, Spokane

Thu., April 26, 2018

You’re traveling through Eastern Washington, a region not only of winter wheat and apples but of Gonzaga basketball. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of the Idaho stateline 35 miles east on I-90. That’s the signpost ahead, your next stop, Spokane.

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Paul Turner: The buses at ‘Camp Shiloh’ run on time with the help of 10-year-old Annabelle Howes

Wed., April 25, 2018

When the 560 students at Shiloh Hills Elementary recently relocated a few miles away to the former Northwood Middle School, it created a problem. Annabelle Howes is part of the solution.

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Paul Turner: The cookout conundrum, gas or charcoal?

UPDATED: Tue., April 24, 2018

In one camp, there are those who put their faith in gas grills. In the other are staunch believers in charcoal.

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Paul Turner: Allergy rivalries are Spokane’s spring pastime

UPDATED: Mon., April 23, 2018

A columnist reflects on a seasonal affliction and it’s connection to early engagement.

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Paul Turner: Fitness isn’t everything…right?

Sun., April 22, 2018

For some, especially those who have not trained, this is about when Bloomsday reality starts to sink in.

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Earth Day Eve Ranking of the Planets

Sat., April 21, 2018

Yes, I'm including Pluto.

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Hunger Games on the South Hill

Fri., April 20, 2018

Bird is the word.

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Paul Turner: Trying to communicate with robins is for the birds

Thu., April 19, 2018

Readers are not exactly clamoring to join me on a predawn bird-listening bike ride. Who could have predicted that?

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Paul Turner: If Spokane bugs you, try living in the Midwest

Wed., April 18, 2018

What’s the absolute best thing about Spokane? Hard to say.

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Copy editors needed

Tue., April 17, 2018

Spokane or Atlantis?

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Paul Turner: April showers soak Spokane’s claim of being on the dry side of the state

Tue., April 17, 2018

Upon announcing an intention to move to the state of Washington, a high percentage of Spokane transplants heard the same thing: “Rains a lot out there.”

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Paul Turner: Newspaper carriers and crossing guards built a strong America

Mon., April 16, 2018

Which group of kids grew up to be the backbone of America – newspaper carriers or safety-patrol crossing guards?

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Paul Turner: Why is Spokane a hub for summer classics?

Sun., April 15, 2018

I like shiny old cars. I’m no gearhead, but I can understand the appeal of a pristine engine block or gleaming fenders. Especially if you did the restoration yourself.

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