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Archives | Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018

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Books

From Reese Witherspoon to SJP, the rise of celeb book clubsAug. 15, 2018, 4:03 p.m.

Business

Stocks tumble as tech, commodities trigger fearsAug. 15, 2018, 3:44 p.m.
Tech positions top highest-paying U.S. jobs listAug. 15, 2018, 3:32 p.m.
Wall Street’s yearning for quick Tesla verdict hits SEC snarlAug. 15, 2018, 2:12 p.m.
Alexa, Cortana finally get the conversation goingAug. 15, 2018, 11 a.m.
Warren Buffett’s firm adds to Apple, Teva investmentsAug. 15, 2018, 10:37 a.m.
U.S. factory output rose solid 0.3 percent in JulyAug. 15, 2018, 10:15 a.m.
Tesla forms committee to assess proposal to go privateAug. 15, 2018, 9:15 a.m.
Macy’s investors not buying Macy’s sales reboundAug. 15, 2018, 8:15 a.m.
Nearing century mark, Kirishian embraces changeAug. 15, 2018, 5 a.m.

Cartoons

Jim MorinAug. 15, 2018, midnight

Column

Paul Turner: The deeper meaning of ‘Blue Skies’Aug. 15, 2018, midnight

Crime/Public Safety

Single-car crash north of Cusick kills three, injures twoAug. 15, 2018, 1:45 p.m.
Washington RecordsAug. 15, 2018, midnight

EWU football

Run-game improvement a priority among Eastern Washington’s deep group at offensive lineAug. 15, 2018, 4:10 p.m.

Education

Schools urge families of asthmatic students to update records earlyAug. 15, 2018, 6:49 p.m.
Salvation Army school backpack giveaway helps 4,000 Spokane children; 1,000 backpacks remainAug. 15, 2018, 4:57 p.m.

Gonzaga basketball

Former Gonzaga walk-on Rem Bakamus back in game as Baylor graduate assistantAug. 15, 2018, 4:46 p.m.
Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura makes Blue Ribbon’s All-America teamAug. 15, 2018, 1:55 p.m.

Guest Opinion

Other Voices: Leaving more than 200 Washington State University students without beds is unacceptableAug. 15, 2018, midnight

High school sports

Longtime assistant coach Laws ready to take over at CVAug. 15, 2018, 4:27 p.m.

Idaho

How an Idaho couple survived 30 cold and wet hours trapped in an ice caveAug. 15, 2018, 2:05 p.m.
Suspicious fire burns three homesAug. 15, 2018, 9:45 a.m.
Police: Suspect in fatal shooting commits suicideAug. 15, 2018, 8:45 a.m.

International sports

Progress slow for USA Gymnastics in wake of Larry Nassar scandalAug. 15, 2018, 5:01 p.m.
Atletico beats Real Madrid 4-2 after extra time in UEFA Super CupAug. 15, 2018, 2:56 p.m.
Austin makes move for new stadium to land MLS’ CrewAug. 15, 2018, 12:28 p.m.
PGA Tour’s bubble players take center stage at WyndhamAug. 15, 2018, 10:47 a.m.
Novak Djokovic wins in Cincinnati, Simona Halep’s match suspendedAug. 15, 2018, 9:35 a.m.

Letters

Costco roundabout poorly plannedAug. 15, 2018, midnight
Importance of free pressAug. 15, 2018, midnight
Breeding terroristsAug. 15, 2018, midnight

Local government

Traffic impact of 226-lot development project in Spokane Valley top concern with residentsAug. 15, 2018, 3:35 p.m.

MLB

Brewers RHP Jimmy Nelson unlikely to return this seasonAug. 15, 2018, 5:51 p.m.

Movies

Stream on Demand: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ makes the leap to home viewingAug. 15, 2018, 4:14 p.m.

Music

Symphony’s Soiree moves from Arbor Crest to the Fox because of smokeAug. 15, 2018, 10:56 a.m.

NCAA basketball

UConn greats expect program to climb back to elite statusAug. 15, 2018, 11:52 a.m.

NCAA football

L.A. Coliseum eager to host Trojans, Rams amid renovation projectAug. 15, 2018, 5:15 p.m.
After Jordan McNair death, Maryland focuses on safety at practiceAug. 15, 2018, 12:28 p.m.
Big 12 preview: Heisman hopeful Will Grier wants to lead WVU to 1st titleAug. 15, 2018, 11:49 a.m.
Mountain West preview: Boise State leads way as conference begins season No. 20Aug. 15, 2018, 11:47 a.m.
Clemson, USC QBs among freshman who could make impactsAug. 15, 2018, 9 a.m.

NFL

Tempers flare as 49ers, Texans practice togetherAug. 15, 2018, 3:36 p.m.
With full health, Chargers’ Melvin Gordon poised to stand out in crowdAug. 15, 2018, 3:27 p.m.
Bills claim former EWU defensive lineman Albert HaviliAug. 15, 2018, 2:57 p.m.
Sam Darnold could start Jets’ preseason game vs. Alex Smith, RedskinsAug. 15, 2018, 1:51 p.m.
Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey rips NFL QBs, including Matt Ryan, Josh AllenAug. 15, 2018, 1:34 p.m.
Browns coordinator Todd Haley trying to mesh talent, toughnessAug. 15, 2018, 12:55 p.m.

Nation

Shipwreck from only WWII battle in America found off AlaskaAug. 15, 2018, 5:26 p.m.
Colorado baker who refused to make cake for gay couple sues againAug. 15, 2018, 4:14 p.m.
Bishops accused of brushing off sexual abuse complaintsAug. 15, 2018, 3:50 p.m.
A Pearl Jam poster depicting a dead President Trump draws controversy in Montana Senate raceAug. 15, 2018, 3:19 p.m.
Trump yanks ex-CIA chief’s clearance, hitting vocal criticAug. 15, 2018, 2 p.m.
‘Manafort and his lies’ at heart of case, prosecution arguesAug. 15, 2018, 1 p.m.
Black Americans aren’t buying Omarosa’s turn against TrumpAug. 15, 2018, 11 a.m.
Kansas governor concedes, says he will endorse GOP nomineeAug. 15, 2018, 10 a.m.
White House admits error for false claim on black employmentAug. 15, 2018, 8 a.m.

National sports

Storm will play at UW’s Alaska Airlines Arena in 2019 while KeyArena is under constructionAug. 15, 2018, 2:55 p.m.

Other

MLB roundup: Tempers flare in Braves’ win over MarlinsAug. 15, 2018, 10:44 p.m.
On the airAug. 15, 2018, 10 p.m.
Area Sports Menu for Thursday, August 16Aug. 15, 2018, 10 p.m.
A rising concern? After straws, balloons get more scrutinyAug. 15, 2018, 9:02 p.m.
How to choose the best sunscreen for your skin – and the Earth, tooAug. 15, 2018, 3:39 p.m.
Carolyn Hax: She moved on because he didn’t text enoughAug. 15, 2018, 1:21 p.m.
Air date, viewing party changed for Waddell’s appearance on Guy Fieri’s ‘Triple D Nation’Aug. 15, 2018, 11 a.m.
Miss Manners: The ‘thank-you wave’ required from pedestrians?Aug. 15, 2018, 10:05 a.m.
Grip on Sports: Given an opportunity by Paxton’s injury, Felix shines but the A’s still take a little more of the luster off the Mariners’ seasonAug. 15, 2018, 8:38 a.m.

Outdoors

Reader photo: A dinner drinkAug. 15, 2018, 9:11 p.m.
Alan Liere’s fishing-hunting report for Aug. 16Aug. 15, 2018, 9:10 p.m.
Fire danger prompts Bureau of Land Management to ban shooting in eastern WashingtonAug. 15, 2018, 3:15 p.m.

Pop culture

‘Not an easy time’ for Chris Pratt after Gunn firingAug. 15, 2018, 4:08 p.m.
Vigil held at Detroit church for Aretha FranklinAug. 15, 2018, 4:04 p.m.

Seattle Mariners

Dee Gordon breaks scoreless tie with home run in 12th, Mariners top A’s 2-0 to avoid sweepAug. 15, 2018, 4:02 p.m.
Mariners place ace James Paxton on DL with forearm bruiseAug. 15, 2018, 12:30 p.m.

Seattle Seahawks

Analysis: Rashaad Penny injury opens door for C.J. Prosise to again show his worth to SeahawksAug. 15, 2018, 5:44 p.m.

Spokane

STA investigation finds no racism by human resources directorAug. 15, 2018, 5:23 p.m.
For third day in a row, Spokane’s smoky air measures in ‘unhealthy’ categoryAug. 15, 2018, 7:32 a.m.
Fire roundup: Liberty Lake house lost after cigarette starts blazeAug. 15, 2018, 6 a.m.
Protesters ask Spokane Valley City Council to denounce racismAug. 15, 2018, midnight
Spokane Public Schools needs bus riders registered and asthma plans submittedAug. 15, 2018, midnight
SWX gets in video gaming business with launch of streaming channelAug. 15, 2018, midnight
Analysis: Late ballots swing to Cathy McMorris Rodgers throughout district, Spokane County in race against Lisa BrownAug. 15, 2018, midnight
100 years ago today in Spokane: Doctor turns sleuth to nab car thiefAug. 15, 2018, midnight
Start date set for Lime bikeshare program in SpokaneAug. 15, 2018, midnight

Spokane Indians

Ryne Ogren’s homer lifts Everett over Spokane Indians 4-3Aug. 15, 2018, 9:28 p.m.
Spokane Indians Pregame: NWL strikeout leader Seth Nordlin on the hillAug. 15, 2018, 4:22 p.m.
Spokane Indians Rewind: Cole Uvila slams door on EverettAug. 15, 2018, 11:55 a.m.
Minor League Report: Tuesday’s Northwest League and Texas Rangers affiliates resultsAug. 15, 2018, 5:55 a.m.

Syndicated columns

Michael Gerson: The only way to save the GOP is to defeat it in the HouseAug. 15, 2018, midnight
Robert J. Samuelson: Trump’s no-win trade warAug. 15, 2018, midnight

UW football

Here’s why Jimmy Lake is gushing over the newest additions to UW’s vaunted defensive secondaryAug. 15, 2018, 5:02 p.m.

WSU football

Joint practices have become staple of NFL preseason. Washington State’s Mike Leach thinks they could also bring intrigue to college gameAug. 15, 2018, 10:23 p.m.
Video: Washington State defensive tackle Nick Begg post practice Aug. 15Aug. 15, 2018, 9:13 p.m.
Video: Washington State nickel Hunter Dale post practice Aug. 15Aug. 15, 2018, 9:08 p.m.
Video: Washington State coach Mike Leach post practice Aug. 15Aug. 15, 2018, 9:05 p.m.
Observations and notes from day 11 of Washington State camp: Trey Tinsley efficient, decisive while Gardner Minshew struggles to get in rhythmAug. 15, 2018, 8:41 p.m.
Projecting Washington State’s starters on offense, defense and special teams this fallAug. 15, 2018, 3:53 p.m.

Washington

Mount Vernon homeless meals cut due to neighbor complaintsAug. 15, 2018, 7:57 p.m.
Tri-City flagger killed by accused drunk driverAug. 15, 2018, 7:53 p.m.
How Washington state made its abortion laws Trump-proofAug. 15, 2018, 3:03 p.m.
Missing Ohio hiker found alive on flank of Mount St. HelensAug. 15, 2018, 1:10 p.m.
Plastic bag ban discussed in BurlingtonAug. 15, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
Judge: Final lawsuit from Oso landslide can go to trialAug. 15, 2018, 8:30 a.m.

World

Turkey braces for hard times amid currency crisis, U.S. spatAug. 15, 2018, 9:23 p.m.
Italy hunts for blame in bridge collapse that killed 39Aug. 15, 2018, 7:29 p.m.
Zimbabwe president urges court to toss opposition challengeAug. 15, 2018, noon
Suicide bomber targets Shiite students in Kabul, killing 48Aug. 15, 2018, 9 a.m.
British police: crash suspect is Briton of Sudanese originAug. 15, 2018, 7:38 a.m.

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