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Results
Business
Tango remains in high-stakes dance
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
In brief: Court sustains Avista rate hike
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Mortgage firms get help
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Thompson’s Orthotics prepares for bigger digs
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Economy outlook improves
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Thirty-year mortgage rates inch back above 5 percent
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Column
The Slice: Happiness is in the cards
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Entertainment
Are we REALLY running out of water?
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Features
Believe
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Horoscope
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
‘Nine’ nowhere close to a 10
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Phenomenal storyline propels ‘District 9’
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
‘Red Cliff’
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
‘Me and Orson Welles’
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Chipmunks’ ‘Squeakquel’ is a stinker
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Clubs
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Pants tops New Year’s bash at The Swamp
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Coming Up
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Endure burden of mom with love
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Rage over Simon’s machine
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
New shtick, Sherlock
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Idaho
Christmas Day Wild Card
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Letters
Many unanswered questions
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Palin failed on her own
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Prison deal details scarce
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Pick a policy
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Local Government
Unanimous praise for French, even from his ardent opponents
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Marketing
Friday Quote
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Nation/World
Al-Qaida link in failed plane attack
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Family pleas for release of soldier from Idaho
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
White Christmas turns into a headache for some
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Health reform closer to fruition
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Just what he needed
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
In brief: Parents facing $11,000 FAA fine
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Storm tests travel plans
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Chinese dissident sentenced to 11 years
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Bombs kill 27 as rite nears
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Yemen says airstrikes hit al-Qaida operatives
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Tug runs aground in Alaska sound
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Congress OKs raising U.S. debt ceiling
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Boy, American father arrive from Brazil
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Woman knocks Benedict down
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Afghan bomber kills 8
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
In brief: Suicide bombers strike in Pakistan
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Military eases pregnancy rule
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Opinion
Of ingenuity, anticipation and holiday memories
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Climate justice won’t go away
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Other
‘Nine’
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel’
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
‘Up in the Air’
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Spokane Symphony
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
‘It’s Complicated’
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Spokane Opera, Diamonds and Divas
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Ballet and Bubbly
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
First Night Spokane
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
‘Sherlock Holmes’
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Outdoors
Sneva’s craftsmanship produces perfect gift under this serious skier’s tree
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Spokane
Police ask for help in finding missing Spokane man
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
‘Emotional month’ adds to season
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Car theft, shootings may be linked
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Spin Control’s Christmas trivia quiz
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Washington records
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Death row inmate Barone dies of natural causes
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Stolen ashes recovered
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Fuel refinery tank burns in Billings
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Accuracy watch
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
In brief: Credit union hit in midday robbery
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Scary Christmas
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
In brief: Charges filed in gun deaths
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Holiday affects offices, services
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Fund hits mark, thanks to generosity
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Paralyzed in Air Force fall, Sean Halsted is now a Paralympian
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Sports
Building excitement
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Akey’s loyalty shines through
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Cougs Koprivica, Motum adjust to spending season many miles from home
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Today’s menu
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Not one bit happy
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Trail Blazers lose center
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
In brief: Delhomme out for remainder of season
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Trailer gives lift to skiers
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Worthy goal for Akers
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Revived Titans can dream of playoffs
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Schumacher tests fate with return to F1
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Arum claims megafight won’t happen
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Her jumping-off place
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Injured Roland can leave
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Hunting + fishing
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Newsmakers
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
‘Sports Machine’ host dies at 70
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Milloy offers veteran view
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
On the air
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
SMU freshman picks apart Wolf Pack
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
Travel
Terrorist attempt likely won’t affect “passenger experience” in Spokane
Fri., Dec. 25, 2009
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