Archives | December 2022

Thursday, Dec. 1

• Investigators now say UI killings may not have been targeted; security boosted on campus amid planning for spring semester

• Spokane County commissioners vote against raising property taxes

• Weathercatch: Hello, winter! We hardly recognize you compared to a year ago

• Spokane’s giving spirit shines bright this year with a packed Christmas Bureau volunteer roster

• Walla Walla-based Browne Family Vineyards opening distillery, tasting room in Spokane

All stories for Dec. 1, 2022 »

Friday, Dec. 2

• McCaslin requests partial recount of Spokane County auditor’s race

• Warming hearts and hands: Church glove drive for the Christmas Bureau remembers adults in need

• In the cold and snow, politics falls away amid the effort to stay warm and dry

• Apple renames mixed-reality software ‘xrOS’ in sign headset is approaching

• BlackRock faces $2 billion hit as DeSantis escalates ESG fight

All stories for Dec. 2, 2022 »

Saturday, Dec. 3

• Commentary: Hey, Congress: No last-minute shopping at taxpayer expense

• Gail Collins: Armed for the holidays

• Department of Interior announces new education center on Coeur d’Alene Reservation

• Commentary: U.S. News & World Report university rankings spur a revolt. What we need are more meaningful evaluations

• Ballot rejection rate this election on par with previous seasons, but disparities remain

All stories for Dec. 3, 2022 »

Sunday, Dec. 4

• Motley Fool: Moving beyond videoconferencing

• New Idaho House representatives fill committee rosters leading up to session

• For the annual Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival, a little-seen gem

• Spin Control: After decade, same-sex marriage law not so controversial in Washington

• Records reveal allegations that led to firing of Chewelah police chief

All stories for Dec. 4, 2022 »

Monday, Dec. 5

• 100 years ago in Spokane: ‘Grandma’ in Maurice Codd trial testifies about influence on her story

• Ask Dr. Universe: From deep in the dirt come objects of beauty

• ‘We’ve got to keep bringing along the next generation’: Retired Christmas Bureau volunteer spreads cheer

• Getting There: Spokane Valley preps for redesign of Sullivan and Trent

• The ‘tridemic’ takes its toll on Spokane as RSV, COVID-19 and influenza hit the community at once

All stories for Dec. 5, 2022 »

Tuesday, Dec. 6

• Ramesh Ponnuru: Strengthen the child tax credit before expanding it

• There’s a way for Biden to break through the gridlock

• Couples reflect 10 years after Washington legalized same-sex marriage

• The toys have arrived as Christmas Bureau gets ready to open Thursday

• 100 years ago today: Grandma Green brushes off warning in Codd murder trial

All stories for Dec. 6, 2022 »

Wednesday, Dec. 7

• Funding secured for $38 million railroad underpass in Spokane Valley

• Penelope the White Elephant rides again at the Christmas Bureau

• Naming rights for Pavilion in Riverfront Park has to wait

• Airway Heights, Kalispel Tribe in public quarrel over payment for emergency services at casino

• Nonprofit for adults with disabilities left scrambling after rent nearly doubled: ‘The worst-case scenario is, we go away’

All stories for Dec. 7, 2022 »

Thursday, Dec. 8

• No votes change in auditor’s race after McCaslin’s recount request

• ‘Here to make their day brighter’: Volunteers ready for Thursday’s opening of the Christmas Bureau

• Some Spokane residents say their mail service has nearly stopped

• Remembering Pearl Harbor: Spokane widow, eyewitness gather as survivor group dwindles on 81st anniversary

• Restaurateur Michael Wiley purchases Scratch, Rain Lounge in downtown Spokane

All stories for Dec. 8, 2022 »

Friday, Dec. 9

• Bing Crosby’s grandson will make first visit to Spokane with crooning performance at film festival honoring his grandfather

• McCaslin to pay over $3,000 for requested recount as 2022 Spokane County general election officially comes to a close

• Berm scars: Spokane County residents accustomed to maddening snow pileups can rest easy in new ‘gated’ community

• Christmas tree farms see increased demand, despite inflation and supply shortages

• As the Christmas Bureau opens for the 2022 season, families find common ground in the circumstances that bring them there

All stories for Dec. 9, 2022 »

Saturday, Dec. 10

• Nicholas Kristof: Xi Loosens Up. It Won’t Be Enough.

• North Idaho Republican committee will host U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as keynote speaker

• Manito Park holiday lights drive-thru display returns for third year

• Christmas Bureau overwhelmed as thousands arrive to receive holiday help

• Ellensburg man abused at boys ranch in Pend Oreille County in the 1980s receives $1.5 million settlement from state

All stories for Dec. 10, 2022 »

Sunday, Dec. 11

• Bret Stephens: Are we sleepwalking through a ‘decisive decade’?

• Michelle Goldberg: The empty gestures of disillusioned evangelicals

• Financial aid letters don’t reveal the real cost of college

• The business of clinical trials is booming. Private equity has taken notice.

• Spokane-based startup Tokki makes reusable gift bags with a digital twist

All stories for Dec. 11, 2022 »

Monday, Dec. 12

• 100 years ago in North Idaho: Frostbitten man found in 7 feet of snow near Adair

• Ask Dr. Universe: When it comes to weird ways of eating, sea stars are top of list

• Full Suburban: Wedded bliss on the ski slopes? Is that even possible?

• Carmela Conroy to remain chair of Spokane County Democratic Party after election this month

• Brian Noble takes over as chair of Spokane County Republican Party after Saturday election

All stories for Dec. 12, 2022 »

Tuesday, Dec. 13

• Ross Douthat: A political theory of King Elon

• ‘It’s in your blood’: former Christmas Bureau coordinator returns as volunteer

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Attorney denies he bribed witnesses in murder trial

• 13 years of efforts lead to opening of store in historic Electric Hotel, another step in Harrington’s renewal

• Evening hours a hit with people wishing to visit the Christmas Bureau

All stories for Dec. 13, 2022 »

Wednesday, Dec. 14

• Jason Mercier: Despite court’s ruling, public deserves to know what happens in collective bargaining

• NIL, transfer portal present ‘immense challenges’ for Washington State

• Ecology Department may use more stringent water testing for contaminants on Spokane River, Washington Supreme Court rules

• U.S. ‘Battery Belt’ widens with $3.5 billion Redwood materials plant

• Twitter suspends the account that tracked Elon Musk’s private jet

All stories for Dec. 14, 2022 »

Thursday, Dec. 15

• Ballpark figures: Spokane County says it will pay up to $8 million for Avista Stadium upgrades

• It’s the final day of the Christmas Bureau 2022

• Gardening: Houseplants can help get gardeners through the winter

• The Collector: Dennis Jones scours the area for all things Donald Duck

• S-R’s reporting on flawed VA computer system honored by National Press Foundation

All stories for Dec. 15, 2022 »

Friday, Dec. 16

• ‘We’re in a tough spot:’ Idaho discusses crisis standards as children’s hospital fills

• The Salvation Army is ‘desperate’ for holiday bell ringers as volunteer ranks dwindle

• Quiet tradition: Paulsen Center’s longtime pianist gets hired each December to play holiday music

• Rebuilt Don Kardong Bridge near Gonzaga, Riverfront Park reopens Friday for Centennial Trail users

• Retired firefighter recalls how Salvation Army came through in the most unexpected way

All stories for Dec. 16, 2022 »

Saturday, Dec. 17

• 100,000 fentanyl pills and meth seized in huge bust in Tri-Cities

• Commentary: No kitten: Giving animals as gifts is a bad idea

• Commentary: Don’t renew the child tax credit. Reform it

• Commentary: My lonely boycott hasn’t hurt In-N-Out Burger, but our small decisions do add up

• When Christmas goes to the dogs, everyone is happy

All stories for Dec. 17, 2022 »

Sunday, Dec. 18

• What to do while student loan payments are paused

• Seattle startups bring robots to coffee, pizza prep

• Go inside Texas Instruments’ newest fab, where chips powering the digital world are born

• Gonzaga Prep graduate presents research on climate change at geophysics conference

• More than a place to learn: SCC language program gets grant to expand capacity as Ukrainian refugees flock to Spokane

All stories for Dec. 18, 2022 »

Monday, Dec. 19

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Heavy snow collapses hangar roof, destroys 4 airplanes

• Ask Dr. Universe: Composting at home without a compost-maker is as easy as making a pile

• The Full Suburban: When traditions overwhelm, it’s OK to step off the fun train

• Getting There: Betty Whiteout and other Eastern Washington snowplows bring safety messages to new generation on TikTok

• Thor-Freya corridor, I-90 exit ramp back open for motorists after complicated, prolonged construction

All stories for Dec. 19, 2022 »

Tuesday, Dec. 20

• From hungry to helper: Rogers H.S. student volunteers to help at Christmas Bureau

• Spokane City Council passes $1.2 billion budget with eye to sustainability

• Unusual developments: Couple is the first to build a home on a wooded embankment on Riverside

• Bonner County commissioners vacates Camp Bay Road to developer

• 3M will stop producing ‘forever chemical’ PFAS by end of 2025

All stories for Dec. 20, 2022 »

Wednesday, Dec. 21

• Washington state’s marijuana sales decline for first time since legalization

• Trudy Rubin: At Christmastime, several ways to help Ukrainian civilians under Russian fire

• Cutthroat competition and state support power China’s electric car revolution

• Spokane braces for lowest temps in 14 years as ‘life-threatening cold’ sets in

• Moscow police chief defends investigation as unverified video footage surfaces

All stories for Dec. 21, 2022 »

Thursday, Dec. 22

• Dealmaking slips by almost a third in 2022 marked by volatility, inflation

• Spokane County asking state lawmakers for jail funding, reduced housing regulations and baseball stadium money

• Weathercatch: After the winter solstice, less darkness and more warmth?

• New volunteers jumped right in to help at the Christmas Bureau

• Gardening: A little knowledge will help houseplants thrive

All stories for Dec. 22, 2022 »

Friday, Dec. 23

• ‘A fresh start for Spokane County’: Democrats Waldref, Jordan sworn in as county commissioners

• Idaho farmers say they need this bill to hire workers. Senators likely killed it

• How the NORAD Santa Tracker got its start from a newspaper typo

• Picking just the right children’s book is important at the Christmas Bureau

• After taking refuge in Spokane, family returns to Mariupol only to find destruction – not hope

All stories for Dec. 23, 2022 »

Saturday, Dec. 24

• Idaho cobalt mine could help transition U.S. to green energy, but at what cost?

• Gail Collins: Women are on the march

• Commentary: Use your head, not just your heart, when making charitable donations

• David Brooks: Biden’s America Finds Its Voice

• America is choosing to keep children in poverty

All stories for Dec. 24, 2022 »

Sunday, Dec. 25

• U.S. mortgage rates drop for sixth straight week, falling to 6.27%

• Motley Fool: Google this

• A new chatbot Is a ‘code red’ for Google’s search business

• The Dirt: Permit request filed to build $45M Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center

• Rent inflation is slowing fast in new index built by Fed team

All stories for Dec. 25, 2022 »

Monday, Dec. 26

• 100 years ago in Spokane: A Trentwood rancher’s mysterious wounds after a seemingly fatal barn fire were questioned

• Tyler Cowen: Americans have found their happy place

• Faith and Values: A falling Christmas tree and the lessons of gifts

• Ask Dr. Universe: When it comes to the animal kingdom and religion, it’s difficult to find answers

• Geese are open season at Sandpoint City Beach

All stories for Dec. 26, 2022 »

Tuesday, Dec. 27

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Defendant in Maurice Codd perjury trial faints during heated testimony

• Teresa Ghilarducci: SECURE 2.0 act still leaves holes in U.S. retirement plans

• Deputies investigating suspected homicide possibly linked to burglary near Deer Park

• ‘Good dog’: Firefighting Labrador retriever Mako dies after prolific career in Spokane Valley

• Difference Makers: Boris Borisov reminds refugees that ‘everybody has a role and everybody has dignity’

All stories for Dec. 27, 2022 »

Wednesday, Dec. 28

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Testimony concluded in the closely watched Maurice Codd perjury trial

• ‘We still have more to do’: Idaho officials celebrate Hanukkah amid rise in antisemitism

• One of many small groups helping Ukrainians, North Idaho nonprofit faces wartime ethical quandary over allegiance

• Pair of Phineas Priesthood bombers see sentences reduced following federal appeal

• Difference Makers: The family of Dylan Krogh works to inform about the dangers of fentanyl in northeastern Washington

All stories for Dec. 28, 2022 »

Thursday, Dec. 29

• Difference Makers: Kiantha Duncan uses ‘superpower’ with people to build community bridges

• Weathercatch: Seven days of weather that only the Grinch could love

• The Collector: Doug Beernink bugging to collect butterflies, moths

• Southwest passengers may see relief on Friday as cancellations ebb

• China’s Covid surge hits meatpackers, with slaughter rates down

All stories for Dec. 29, 2022 »

Friday, Dec. 30

• Inland Northwest sees robust early season snowpack: ‘Get out here and enjoy it sooner’

• New rockets, more spacecraft to take flight in 2023 from Space Coast

• Washington lawmakers secure $464 million in congressional earmarks while North Idaho’s representatives opt out

• Paul McCartney concert was a highlight that holds promise for Spokane

• KSPS General Manager Gary Stokes appointed to Spokane Public Library Board

All stories for Dec. 30, 2022 »

Saturday, Dec. 31

• The rise and fall of Dan Price, the CEO from Idaho who set a $70K minimum yearly salary

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Attorney who won acquittal for man accused of murder says client should have been charged with manslaughter

• A Grip on Sports: ‘Wait until next year’ is harder to sell these days in college sports

• 2022 rewind: S-R’s beat writers captured the best from the Northwest, from Cooper Kupp to Gonzaga basketball

• Difference makers: Drew Timme’s 35-point, 10-rebound double-double paces Gonzaga in 111-88 win over Pepperdine

All stories for Dec. 31, 2022 »