Archives | June 2017

Thursday, June 1

• Hewitt: Embrace gas tax as patriotic

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Parking downtown switches from angled to parallel parking

• Washington Records

• Shawn Vestal: It’s early, but Stuckart’s heartened by polling

• Martina Navratilova says Margaret Court is a “homophobe”

All stories for June 1, 2017 »

Friday, June 2

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Army recruits from Montana challenge Washingtonians to volunteer as draft World War I draft nears

• Kabul bombing massive; coverage isn’t

• Clark: Hillyard’s weekend of old-school boxing entertainment will be lights out

• Westview egg drop helps kids think outside the shell

• Washington Records

All stories for June 2, 2017 »

Saturday, June 3

• Krauthammer: Vital to utter words of deterrence

• Chris Bryant: Trump can’t stop climate progress

• Sue Lani Madsen: Paris accord about political science, not climate science

• U.S. defense secretary calls North Korea a ‘clear and present danger’ to world

• ‘Reunification Day’ celebrates parents getting children out of foster care

All stories for June 3, 2017 »

Sunday, June 4

• A brief history of the apple

• BBB Tip of the Week: Beware the malware

• Business Beat

• Week Ahead

• Heritage Foundation: Paris Agreement bad deal

All stories for June 4, 2017 »

Monday, June 5

• Pitts Jr.: What it means when a generation dies

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Interpreters needed as men line up for World War I draft

• Sue Lani Madsen: ‘Controversial’ Tomi Lahren inspiring at GOP dinner

• Getting There: Summer road tripping can lighten your wallet

• Spokane Transit bus drivers seek protection after recent assaults

All stories for June 5, 2017 »

Tuesday, June 6

• Samuelson: Paris controversy distorts climate debate

• Ed Rogers: How can GOP stop socialized medicine?

• 100 years ago in Spokane: World War I draft registration much lower than expected

• Dozens respond to Craigslist ad seeking ‘generic father figure’ for barbecue, but group only wants Bill Murray

• Democrats target Paul Ryan, 10 other GOP lawmakers

All stories for June 6, 2017 »

Wednesday, June 7

• Spring sports season ends with a bang

• Washington records

• Feeling out of shape and fat? Here’s how to fix that: Start walking.

• White House, allies scramble for ways to counter Comey

• Fear of deportation drives people off food stamps in US

All stories for June 7, 2017 »

Thursday, June 8

• Dana Milbank: ‘President Pence’ is sounding better and better

• Washington Records

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Uncertainty over age lands local youth in hot water

• Daughter seeks to reopen investigation into death of battered Spokane Valley mother

• Report: Early fishing can lead to lifetime appreciation for outdoors

All stories for June 8, 2017 »

Friday, June 9

• Washington Records

• Goodman: Four questions for James Comey

• Bernstein: Comey testimony weakens president

• 100 years ago in Spokane: “Slacker” draft evaders to appear before grand jury

• Spokane Pride Parade, festival is Saturday

All stories for June 9, 2017 »

Saturday, June 10

• 100 years ago in near Butte, Montana: Nearly 200 feared dead in Speculator Mine fire

• Charles Krauthammer: Trump’s tweets drown out policy debates

• Froma Harrop: President prompts others to apologize for him

• Joshua J. Whitfield: Maher misread reality of racism

• Sue Lani Madsen: Grass-roots politics don’t pause for off-election years

All stories for June 10, 2017 »

Sunday, June 11

• BBB Tip of Week: Ensure vacation rental scam doesn’t spoil summer fun

• Idaho Legislature to re-examine ethics, campaign finance laws

• Kathleen Parker: Trump’s ‘hope’ dashes Comey’s career

• Business Beat: Wheatland Bank earns ‘exceptional performance’ rating

• Property valuations delayed because of staffing shortage in Spokane County Assessor’s Office

All stories for June 11, 2017 »

Monday, June 12

• Leonard Pitts Jr.: Should we grade Trump on a curve?

• I-90 bridge repairs underway in Idaho’s Silver Valley

• Huckleberries: Even at 47, a girl needs her momma when the garter snakes come calling

• Workers wrap up restoration of illegal bluff road as legal battle continues

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Daily Chronicle touts city as “mecca” for education

All stories for June 12, 2017 »

Tuesday, June 13

• Samuelson: Americans’ stability, contentment in retreat

• Washington Records

• 100 years ago today in Spokane: Spokane raises $10,000 to help starving Jews in Russia

• Huckleberries: Conservative Weird Idaho takes show on road to Liberal Weird Portland

• Spokane initiative aims to connect veterans with the humanities

All stories for June 13, 2017 »

Wednesday, June 14

• Trudy Rubin: Comey spotlighted the fuzz-free truth

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Letter writer decries ‘society ladies’ recruiting men for World War I

• Washington Records

• Huckleberries: While the poet rode his bicycle circuit, his lady fair played for others’ supper

• Pickleball enthusiasts on the rise at Liberty Lake sports facility

All stories for June 14, 2017 »

Thursday, June 15

• North Spokane Library remodel creates ‘community responsive space’

• Stu Bykofsky: Calls for gun limits predictable, unrealistic

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Ace aviator narrowly escapes after engine fails, propeller falls off at 1,500 feet

• Lewis and Clark scholarship rewards students who’ve overcome life challenges

• Washington Records

All stories for June 15, 2017 »

Friday, June 16

• Amy Goodman: ‘Emolument’ is new Beltway buzzword

• Joe Heller

• Washington Records

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Engineers propose dropping water level in Lake Coeur d’Alene

• Pot shop vs. video arcade: City council members call ‘shenanigans’ after marijuana license is rejected

All stories for June 16, 2017 »

Saturday, June 17

• Ruben Navarrette Jr: Liberals must bring down the temperature

• Froma Harrop: Hurts to watch inaction on opioid crisis

• Colin McEnroe: Alex Jones’ lies need to be exposed

• After fleeing war and abuse, Sudanese student graduates high school in Spokane and charts a brave course

• The park that will help clean the river

All stories for June 17, 2017 »

Sunday, June 18

• Kathleen Parker: Stem the madness with acts of kindness

• Air-bag maker Takata reportedly will file for bankruptcy protection

• 100 years ago in Spokane: A ‘daring headline attraction’ comes to town

• Doug Clark: With a crescendo and finale, Spokane Street Music Week draws to a close

• Spin Control: Pro forma sessions – don’t blink or you’ll miss them

All stories for June 18, 2017 »

Monday, June 19

• Leonard Pitts Jr.: Tired games of political one-upmanship

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Teenagers let off light after minor crime spree

• Getting There: Additional damage found in areas of I-90 currently under repair; STA bus fares rise July 1

• Then and Now: Pedicord Hotel

• Family’s civil lawsuit goes to court four years after man dies following deputy response outside gym

All stories for June 19, 2017 »

Tuesday, June 20

• Restructured economy triggers blue-collar disappointment

• Washington Records

• Spokane County Courthouse ‘Dog Father’ relishes his diverse clientele

• Rep. McMorris Rodgers to propose renewing a program that brings doctors to rural and underserved areas

• Spokane Gives month of charity sees more than $2.5 million in volunteer work

All stories for June 20, 2017 »

Wednesday, June 21

• Rubin: Macron’s remarkable rise an encouraging sign

• U-pick strawberry season underway in Spokane area

• Shawn Vestal: The current political zeal for cutting poverty programs will leave millions of vulnerable children and adults hungry

• Stan Chalich retires from CVHS after 49 years

• Washington records

All stories for June 21, 2017 »

Thursday, June 22

• Dionne: Victory for GOP, not Trump

• Washington Records

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Firefighters censure colleague for draft opposition

• Funding special education: Lawmakers, advocates look to patch budget shortfalls

• Former Zag Zach Collins could hit the lottery in NBA Draft

All stories for June 22, 2017 »

Friday, June 23

• Goodman: Medicare For All is the health-care answer

• Washington Records

• Spokane drivers who struck potholes get few payouts as city makes record investment on road maintenance

• Mariners blow out Astros in Felix Hernandez’ return to the mound

• New mental health stabilization facility could provide alternatives to jails, ERs

All stories for June 23, 2017 »

Saturday, June 24

• Krauthammer: Pay attention to Syria tipping point

• Wilkinson: Republicans will pass Trumpcare

• Harrop: Trump as Caesar: They protest too much

• What’s in a name: Puns infiltrate Hoopfest 2017

• Washington records

All stories for June 24, 2017 »

Sunday, June 25

• 9 projects that will transform Spokane’s city center

• Tom Kelly: Can your lender challenge loan data after closing

• Eye on Boise: Fulcher and Labrador do Idaho’s political switcheroo

• Week Ahead

• Bike routes criss-cross downtown

All stories for June 25, 2017 »

Monday, June 26

• Pitts Jr.: High bar for death to be believed

• Getting There: Higher bus fares start Saturday

• Then and now: Spokane Amateur Athletic Club

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Downtown steam plant was ready to power up

• Gear Junkie: Ultimate Tool more at home in garden than woods

All stories for June 26, 2017 »

Tuesday, June 27

• Samuelson: Labor trends may benefit both sides

• Huckleberries: Sometimes that tickle in your inner ear means Ceti eels are near

• Washington records

• Clarksville: Marycliff Class of ’47 celebrates with great memories

• Accuracy watch

All stories for June 27, 2017 »

Wednesday, June 28

• Trudy Rubin: Trump’s ‘Big Man Doctrine’ is failing

• Washington records

• 100 years ago today in Spokane: Statewide plans in the works to fight Wobblies as farmworker strikes loom

• Lawyers prepare to defend travelers to U.S. at airports

• I strangled prisoners to try to land on death row, inmate confesses

All stories for June 28, 2017 »

Thursday, June 29

• Senate health bill a smart departure

• Businesses more willing to hire felons, the disabled and poorly skilled. Will the trend last?

• Huckleberries: Lake cat-and-mouse game with Coeur d’Alene City Hall nears end

• Washington Records

• 100 years ago today in Spokane: I.W.W. accused of being tools of the Germans

All stories for June 29, 2017 »

Friday, June 30

• Goodman: Health care is a life-or-death issue

• Washington Records

• At Tour de France, doping is always part of the story

• After doping age, Tour start in Germany is a ‘Grand Return’

• Friendly Mariners seating host offers best ways to enjoy yourself at Safeco Field

All stories for June 30, 2017 »