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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
Soros Gave $6.1 Million to Groups Linked to Pressure on IRS to Target Conservative Nonprofits
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120 acres burn in fire near Ephrata
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from EarthSky
What makes a halo around the sun or moon?
Halos around the moon – or sun – are a sign of thin cirrus clouds drifting high above our heads. They are a sign of nearby storms.
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from KREM 2 News
Washington least foul-mouthed state in the nation
Obama: IRS acting commissioner has resigned
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from NPR
Scientists Clone Human Embryos To Make Stem Cells
For Palestinians, Google's Small Change Is A Big Deal
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from NPR
Scientists Clone Human Embryos To Make Stem Cells
For Palestinians, Google's Small Change Is A Big Deal
from The Spokesman-Review
Silver Dollar Bar, former miners union hall – ‘good-old landmarks’ – go up in flames in Silver Valley town
Washington insurance exchange to cut health care costs
Oregon gets first peek at health insurance market
Spokane rapist sentenced to death for killing prison guard
Associated Press
Bat swoops out of hiding to bite human baby
Washington’s jobless rate drops to 7 percent
USGS will use low-flying plane in area starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, Spokane and North Idaho residents may notice a plane flying very low throughout the area. Don’t be alarmed - it’s a contractor hired by the U.S. Geological Survey to measure the Earth’s magnetic field, according to a USGS news release.
The flights will take place for about a month. The project will “identify hidden geologic features, such as changes in rock types,” the release said. One possible outcome is to map shallow faults that caused a series of small earthquakes in the city in 2001.
USGS contracted with Edcon-PRJ of Lakewood, Colorado, which specializes in this kind of work.
Abortion doctor gets life in prison
Philadelphia – A Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of killing three babies born alive at his rogue clinic dodged a possible death sentence Tuesday in a hasty post-verdict deal with prosecutors.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell, 72, waived his right to appeal in exchange for a sentence of life without parole. Gosnell was convicted Monday of first-degree murder in a case that became a flashpoint in the nation’s abortion debate.
Prosecutors had been seeking the death penalty because Gosnell killed more than one person and his victims were especially vulnerable given their age. But Gosnell’s own advanced age had made it unlikely he would ever be executed before his appeals ran out.
Soldier in sexual assault office accused
Washington – A soldier assigned to coordinate a sexual assault prevention program in Texas is under investigation for “abusive sexual contact” and other alleged misconduct and has been suspended from his duties, the Army announced Tuesday.
The Army said a sergeant first class, whose name was not released, is accused of pandering, abusive sexual contact, assault and maltreatment of subordinates. No charges have been filed yet.
He had been assigned as an equal opportunity adviser and coordinator of a sexual harassment-assault prevention program at Fort Hood, Texas.
Farmington is mobile home capital of U.S.
Albuquerque, N.M. – An unusual honor has been bestowed on northwestern New Mexico’s Farmington region. A new report shows it’s the mobile home capital of the country.
The U.S. Census Bureau report covering 2009-2011 found that out of 131.8 million various types of housing units in the United States, 8.6 million were mobile homes.
The largest number of mobile homes included in a metro area’s housing inventory was found in Farmington, with a makeup of 32 percent, according to the April report.
Proposals sought for Mann center
Spokane city officials are seeking proposals from would-be developers wanting to convert the Joe E. Mann Army Reserve Center in Hillyard.
The building has been declared military surplus after the Defense Department relocated the U.S. Army Reserve unit to Fairchild Air Force Base.
City Council President Ben Stuckart and David Steele of the city’s Asset Management Group will host a mandatory session May 23 at City Hall for any groups or parties interested in submitting offers. The submission deadline is July 15.
Because the property is owned by the federal government, Stuckart said, guidelines give preference to proposals “demonstrating strong positive impact on the local economy and on the public’s safety.”
The city has been named the local entity that must vet the eventual buyer of the building.
Questions about how to make a submission and what criteria will be used should be directed to Steele at (509) 625-6064 or dsteele@ spokanecity.org.
Boeing resumes Dreamliner deliveries
Boeing restarted deliveries of 787s on Tuesday after a four-month halt while it dealt with the smoldering batteries that had kept the planes grounded.
Boeing handed the plane over to Japan’s All Nippon Airways at its factory in Everett.
Airline flights and deliveries were halted in mid-January after two battery incidents. One was a fire on a plane that had landed minutes earlier, and the second was in-flight smoldering that prompted an emergency landing by an ANA plane.
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Spokane rapist sentenced to death for killing prison guard
Associated Press
Bat swoops out of hiding to bite human baby
Washington’s jobless rate drops to 7 percent
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In brief: From Staff and Wire Reports:
Starting Saturday, Spokane and North Idaho residents may notice a plane flying very low throughout the area. Don’t be alarmed - it’s a contractor hired by the U.S. Geological Survey to measure the Earth’s magnetic field, according to a USGS news release.
The flights will take place for about a month. The project will “identify hidden geologic features, such as changes in rock types,” the release said. One possible outcome is to map shallow faults that caused a series of small earthquakes in the city in 2001.
USGS contracted with Edcon-PRJ of Lakewood, Colorado, which specializes in this kind of work.
Abortion doctor gets life in prison
Philadelphia – A Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of killing three babies born alive at his rogue clinic dodged a possible death sentence Tuesday in a hasty post-verdict deal with prosecutors.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell, 72, waived his right to appeal in exchange for a sentence of life without parole. Gosnell was convicted Monday of first-degree murder in a case that became a flashpoint in the nation’s abortion debate.
Prosecutors had been seeking the death penalty because Gosnell killed more than one person and his victims were especially vulnerable given their age. But Gosnell’s own advanced age had made it unlikely he would ever be executed before his appeals ran out.
Soldier in sexual assault office accused
Washington – A soldier assigned to coordinate a sexual assault prevention program in Texas is under investigation for “abusive sexual contact” and other alleged misconduct and has been suspended from his duties, the Army announced Tuesday.
The Army said a sergeant first class, whose name was not released, is accused of pandering, abusive sexual contact, assault and maltreatment of subordinates. No charges have been filed yet.
He had been assigned as an equal opportunity adviser and coordinator of a sexual harassment-assault prevention program at Fort Hood, Texas.
Farmington is mobile home capital of U.S.
Albuquerque, N.M. – An unusual honor has been bestowed on northwestern New Mexico’s Farmington region. A new report shows it’s the mobile home capital of the country.
The U.S. Census Bureau report covering 2009-2011 found that out of 131.8 million various types of housing units in the United States, 8.6 million were mobile homes.
The largest number of mobile homes included in a metro area’s housing inventory was found in Farmington, with a makeup of 32 percent, according to the April report.
Proposals sought for Mann center
Spokane city officials are seeking proposals from would-be developers wanting to convert the Joe E. Mann Army Reserve Center in Hillyard.
The building has been declared military surplus after the Defense Department relocated the U.S. Army Reserve unit to Fairchild Air Force Base.
City Council President Ben Stuckart and David Steele of the city’s Asset Management Group will host a mandatory session May 23 at City Hall for any groups or parties interested in submitting offers. The submission deadline is July 15.
Because the property is owned by the federal government, Stuckart said, guidelines give preference to proposals “demonstrating strong positive impact on the local economy and on the public’s safety.”
The city has been named the local entity that must vet the eventual buyer of the building.
Questions about how to make a submission and what criteria will be used should be directed to Steele at (509) 625-6064 or dsteele@ spokanecity.org.
Boeing resumes Dreamliner deliveries
Boeing restarted deliveries of 787s on Tuesday after a four-month halt while it dealt with the smoldering batteries that had kept the planes grounded.
Boeing handed the plane over to Japan’s All Nippon Airways at its factory in Everett.
Airline flights and deliveries were halted in mid-January after two battery incidents. One was a fire on a plane that had landed minutes earlier, and the second was in-flight smoldering that prompted an emergency landing by an ANA plane.
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NBA Board of Governors reject move 22-8
Pentagon will limit furloughs to 11 days
Security offered, pair claim
Ambassador killed in Libya turned it down, officials say
Benghazi panel heads offer to testify
Russia orders U.S. envoy to leave
Accused of spying, he has immunity
Autonomous stealth drone takes off from carrier deck
NTSB wants 0.05 limit for drunken driving
U.S. deficit declining faster than expected
Report may help Democrats in coming budget negotiations
Study questions benefits from low salt diets
Proposed initiatives in Spokane may get fight
Lawyers outline leeway courts have on ballot
Sarah Palin to speak at Republic HS graduation
Rabid bat forces family to get shots
Alcohol laws don’t mix well at Capitol
Stricter DUI bill, more accessibility in sales seem like ‘disconnect’
Slickspot appeal withdrawn
Simplot seeking OK for biotech potatoes
Monsanto attempt failed, but new version uses only spud genes
Spokane firm takes over Montvale during bankruptcy
Catacombs Inn closed, for sale by trustee
Global retailers sign Bangladesh safety pact
Others work on separate plans
Plane fees taking off
Passengers pay more for baggage, flight changes
Editorial: Proposed initiatives misguided, risky for city
DIY vinaigrettes built on classics
Ahh shucks – it’s all good
Fresh English peas are definitely worth the time, effort
Veggie-packed quesadillas
A little bit of full-fat cheese seals the deal
UN lauds edible insects in fight against hunger
Bugs also said to boost nutrition, reduce pollution
More Italian specialty meats soon will be available in America
Barbecue flavor from the oven
With a few tricks, twists saucy chicken can be a healthy meal
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from The Star
Truck crashes into business at 4-Corners
(See Monday for first reports and pictures.)
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Truck crashes into business at 4-Corners
(See Monday for first reports and pictures.)
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from The Wenatchee World
So what’s a government for?
George F. Will: Forgetting Watergate's lesson
Big revenues from legalized marijuana? What have they been smoking?: New analyses question supporters’ predictions
New breast cancer surgeries offer more options
China, India, S. Korea gain Arctic accessNew breast cancer surgeries offer more options
Regional council grants observer status to 6 nations
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from YouTube
Educating the Community & the Next Generation
It is so important to teach our communities and next generation about where their food comes from. Matt and Taylor are passionate about this and continue to educate their surrounding community about the importance of dairy farming. SouthernStatesCoop
Educating the Community & the Next Generation
It is so important to teach our communities and next generation about where their food comes from. Matt and Taylor are passionate about this and continue to educate their surrounding community about the importance of dairy farming. SouthernStatesCoop
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