Archives | January 2017

Sunday, Jan. 1

• Family has lack of respect for parenting

• The Slice: Let’s start off on a positive note

• Front and Center: Be happy it’s Pizza Rita

• BBB Tip of the Week: The top scams of 2016

• The Motley Fool: Medical device king Medtronic warrants closer look

All stories for Jan. 1, 2017 »

Monday, Jan. 2

• The Slice: Seemed like a good idea at the time

• Dear Annie: Pressured to have another

• Old-fashioned gift exchange doesn’t work for everyone

• Employers say higher state minimum wage hard on child care, food service, nonprofits

• Home remedies: dealing with dry skin

All stories for Jan. 2, 2017 »

Tuesday, Jan. 3

• The Slice: Mindreading a birdbrain

• Trudy Rubin: The reality behind the U.N. vote

• Some tips for reducing the sugar in your morning smoothie

• Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski takes leave to have back surgery

• Mikaela Shiffrin closes in on ski racing milestones

All stories for Jan. 3, 2017 »

Wednesday, Jan. 4

• Washington Records

• Mikaela Shiffrin skies out in 1st run, misses WCup slalom record

• Unbeaten Americans beat Spain 3-0, lead Hopman Cup group

• Spirit announce Crystal Dunn’s departure for Chelsea

• World No. 1 Andy Murray wins his opening match of 2017 in Doha

All stories for Jan. 4, 2017 »

Thursday, Jan. 5

• Movie review: ‘Hidden Figures’ adds up to a wonderful time at the movies

• Redbox’s Top 10 DVD rentals

• Drake leads iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations with 12

• The Slice: Sometimes a jacket isn’t just a jacket

• Review: ‘A Monster Calls’ is a universal picture of grief

All stories for Jan. 5, 2017 »

Friday, Jan. 6

• Not giving is a gift, too

• Test your local knowledge

• Washington Records

• Ford’s move benefits robots, not workers

• Harry ‘constantly in trouble,’ Princess Diana letter says

All stories for Jan. 6, 2017 »

Saturday, Jan. 7

• Charles Krauthammer: Cold War relic, present-day threat

• Froma Harrop: The people saved ethics office

• The Slice: The Slice: Tried and true

• Speyside distilled: Whisky, wool and walking in Scotland

• Washington Records

All stories for Jan. 7, 2017 »

Sunday, Jan. 8

• Business Beat

• Best way to ask something is to ask it

• Turning the page on 2016: Local readers and writers share their favorite books of last year

• How much marijuana was sold in 2016? A lot!

• The Slice: Do you or don’t you?

All stories for Jan. 8, 2017 »

Monday, Jan. 9

• Dear Annie: A shining example

• Some changes in addressing invitations make good sense

• The Slice: Glimpses of a private world

• Regional RV owners forge clubs, friendships, snowbird mini-communities

• Leonard Pitts Jr.: Michelle Obama gorgeous in many ways

All stories for Jan. 9, 2017 »

Tuesday, Jan. 10

• The Slice: Sometimes it pays to read the whole thing

• House Call: With flu and cold season upon us, comfort is the best medicine

• Tasting garlic through feet offers insight into Vicks for cough

• Blood Listings

• ‘Jawboning’ for jobs is unsustainable

All stories for Jan. 10, 2017 »

Wednesday, Jan. 11

• What do you do when witnessing abuse?

• Post-menopausal women most at risk for osteoporosis

• Ham and quiche dish is a convenient midweek dinner

• Bone broths, jackfruit and harissa: A peek at what’s trending up food-wise for 2017

• Trudy Rubin: Russia taking aim at democracy

All stories for Jan. 11, 2017 »

Thursday, Jan. 12

• Dear Annie: Is this an abusive streak?

• Movie review: Affleck wears too many hats in ‘Live By Night’

• Movie review: Natalie Portman embodies arresting portrait of a first lady in ‘Jackie’

• Redbox’s Top 10 DVD rentals

• Movie review: ‘Patriots Day’ retells important story but lacks heart

All stories for Jan. 12, 2017 »

Friday, Jan. 13

• Review: ‘Monster Trucks’ is a fun-fueled hybrid of live action and CGI

• Looking ahead: Our weekly rundown of new shows on the horizon

• Review: ‘The Bye Bye Man’ delivers horror at its most derivative

• Nightlife

• The 7: Actor Viggo Mortensen displays versatility and fearlessness in non-blockbuster roles

All stories for Jan. 13, 2017 »

Saturday, Jan. 14

• Mini-stroke may be sign of major underlying health issue

• The Slice: Licensed to eavesdrop

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Man claims woman he planned to wed already was married and defrauded him

• Faith and Values: Leave cynicism, complaining at the door to ‘leave no trace’ on your fellow humans

• Greg Sargent: Ryan holds out hope for immigrants

All stories for Jan. 14, 2017 »

Sunday, Jan. 15

• Dear Annie: Wrong kind of discipline

• BBB tips for winter storm damage

• The Dirt: Work to begin on low-income apartment complex near Spokane Falls Community College

• Consumer Confidential: Republicans insist we can trust big banks

• Week Ahead

All stories for Jan. 15, 2017 »

Monday, Jan. 16

• Dear Annie: A suspicious trip?

• Leonard Pitts Jr.: Mr. President, you did us proud

• The Slice: We happy (or hardy) few

• This Motown star knew ‘Midnight Plane to Houston’ wouldn’t do

• Anniversary: C.W. (Sip) and Bonnie Crotteau

All stories for Jan. 16, 2017 »

Tuesday, Jan. 17

• Dear Annie: A friend’s behavioral changes

• Talk with doctor before moving kids to vegan diet

• Robert J. Samuelson: Too soon to judge Obama legacy

• 5 nutrition tips to maximize your workouts

• Why the ‘gluten-free movement’ is less of a fad than we thought

All stories for Jan. 17, 2017 »

Wednesday, Jan. 18

• Edna Lewis’ classic cookbook zooms up the charts after ‘Top Chef’ tribute

• Recuperate from holidays with ‘elixir of life’

• Trudy Rubin: Obama drew wrong lesson from Iraq

• Washington Records

• Huckleberries: Kids’ family size grows when the question is ‘cookies?’

All stories for Jan. 18, 2017 »

Thursday, Jan. 19

• The Slice: There’s a right way and a wrong way

• Movie review: Keaton fascinating as Kroc in ‘The Founder’

• Movie review: ‘20th Century Women’ a touching mother and son tale

• Movie review: McAvoy shines in M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Split’

• Redbox’s Top 10 DVD rentals

All stories for Jan. 19, 2017 »

Friday, Jan. 20

• The Slice: Pictures on the wall

• Stream On Demand: Rebecca Hall is “Christine” and Emily Blunt is “The Girl on the Train” on VOD

• Movie review: ‘Resurrection of Gavin Stone’ is a new take on Christian-themed movies

• Review: Gael Garcia Bernal stars in powerful, poetic biopic of Pablo Neruda

• Starset leader earned a doctorate, now rocks out in band

All stories for Jan. 20, 2017 »

Saturday, Jan. 21

• The Slice: Spokane transplants and the role of seasoning

• Charles Krauthammer: Obama reveals himself with final acts

• Froma Harrop: Boycotts are a form of speech

• 100 years ago in Spokane: ‘Pioneer widow’ claims she was framed by police in bootlegging arrest

• Gore stays mum on Trump meeting, says ‘it’s not the last’

All stories for Jan. 21, 2017 »

Sunday, Jan. 22

• Carolyn Hax: Should you change any part of your personality?

• Mortgage discount points now tossed in one basket

• Alphabet’s portfolio of innovative projects could pay off over long term

• Tips for being college bound

• New South Hill retail center to include regional grocery store

All stories for Jan. 22, 2017 »

Monday, Jan. 23

• Leonard Pitts Jr.: Proudly maladjusted to new president

• The Slice: Hey, there’s a spot right in front

• Cheaper over-the-counter hearing aids could be on the way

• How to improve your sex life without breaking the bank

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Trustees vow to replace hospital destroyed by fire

All stories for Jan. 23, 2017 »

Tuesday, Jan. 24

• The Slice: It would have been playing during Expo ’74

• House Call: Over- or underactive thyroid can lead to trouble

• Robert J. Samuelson: Patriotism on steroids would weaken U.S.

• A weight-loss expert changes his tune: Focus on enjoyment, not perfection

• Calendar

All stories for Jan. 24, 2017 »

Wednesday, Jan. 25

• Fresh Sheet: Iron Goat Brewing Co. and Clover team up for beer dinner

• Trudy Rubin: Trump ushers in state of disunion

• Gardening: Too early to start seeds, but never too early to organize

• Washington Records

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Defense of man accused of murdering hotel landlady raises suspicions about hotel tenant

All stories for Jan. 25, 2017 »

Thursday, Jan. 26

• Redbox’s Top 10 DVD rentals

• Movie review: ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ is adorable, but forgettable

• Movie review: McConaughey glitters in ‘Gold’

• Pixar gets shut out of the animation race; ‘Zootopia’s’ timeliness is amplified by the Black Lives Matter movement

• The Slice: If they remade ‘The Birds’ in North Idaho

All stories for Jan. 26, 2017 »

Friday, Jan. 27

• The original Jazz Age flapper Zelda Fitzgerald and the animated “Ronja” come to Amazon Prime

• On Tap: Downtown breweries celebrate anniversaries on Saturday

• Washington Records

• Amy Goodman: Pipeline politics ruinous for tribe, environment

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Girlfriend defends convicted murderer; police suggest she may face ‘unlawful cohabitation’ charge

All stories for Jan. 27, 2017 »

Saturday, Jan. 28

• Dear Annie: Stiffed on a birthday

• Debating the benefits of eating six small meals a day

• Faith and Values: Jesus gives alternative inaugural address in Luke’s Gospel

• The Slice: Take it outside

• Bee Gees, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ to get 40th anniversary Grammy salute

All stories for Jan. 28, 2017 »

Sunday, Jan. 29

• What to tell your kids when a parent loses control

• ‘America First’ doesn’t have to mean ‘American Only’ 401k

• Business Beat

• Around the remote: SAG Awards to honor Lily Tomlin

• Ranging funeral costs: It could pay to ask around

All stories for Jan. 29, 2017 »

Monday, Jan. 30

• Dear Annie: Addiction in the home

• Leonard Pitts Jr: Tragedy implicates people, not Facebook

• Aging boomers, lack of funding for Alzheimer’s may lead to ‘major social and economic crisis’

• Steve Brown: Homebuilders are betting on baby boomers to be big buyers

• The Slice: A gentleman would not do this

All stories for Jan. 30, 2017 »

Tuesday, Jan. 31

• Dear Annie: Family member won’t pay for damage

• The Slice: Signing up for someone’s send-off

• Robert J. Samuelson: Trade warrior takes on phantom menace

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Office supply company announces plan for downtown megastore

• Washington Records

All stories for Jan. 31, 2017 »