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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Accuracy watch

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Year of death incorrect

May Gibbs, the widow of Spokane furniture tycoon Frank D. Gibbs, died in 1968. Due to a reporter’s error, the year of her death was incorrect in a Friday IN Life story.

Corrected obituary in IN Life

Due to inaccurate information provided to the newspaper, an obituary published May 26 for Ray Mac Buechner, 71, listed the incorrect city of residence for surviving son Ray Buechner, who lives in Bonners Ferry. A corrected obituary can be found in today’s IN Life section.

Corrected obituary in IN Life

Due to incorrect information provided to the newspaper, the service information for Grace Gallegos was incorrect in her Friday obituary. Also, a survivor’s name was spelled incorrectly. A corrected obituary appears in today’s IN Life section.

WSU was Pac-10 co-champion

Due to a reporter’s error in an Associated Press story, the Washington State football team was listed as a Pac-10 runner-up in the 2002 season. WSU was the Pac-10 co-champion with USC and earned the spot in the Rose Bowl as the Pac-10 representative based on its win over USC during the regular season.