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Senate Begins Process to Formally Repeal Obamacare
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Canada Just Confronted Its 'Cultural Genocide' Of Native People. Why Can't The U.S. Do The Same?
Britain's Largest Grocer Is Giving Unsold Food To Those Who Need It
Food waste is becoming less and less acceptable in Western Europe. Just days after France's parliament voted to stop big grocers from wasting food -- which will lead to the businesses giving to charities or farms instead -- Britain's largest supermarket chain is enacting a plan for a handful of its stores to give away unsold food to nonprofit organizations, Reuters reported.
State Senator Who Can Afford To Charter Helicopters On Whim Says Public Schools Overfunded
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Canada Just Confronted Its 'Cultural Genocide' Of Native People. Why Can't The U.S. Do The Same?
Britain's Largest Grocer Is Giving Unsold Food To Those Who Need It
Food waste is becoming less and less acceptable in Western Europe. Just days after France's parliament voted to stop big grocers from wasting food -- which will lead to the businesses giving to charities or farms instead -- Britain's largest supermarket chain is enacting a plan for a handful of its stores to give away unsold food to nonprofit organizations, Reuters reported.
State Senator Who Can Afford To Charter Helicopters On Whim Says Public Schools Overfunded
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Alan Keyes: Voting For Gay Marriage Like Voting For The Holocaust
Conservative activist Alan Keyes says that Ireland’s decision to approve marriage equality in a national referendum is just as wrong and unjust as “if the people of Germany voted tomorrow to renew the Holocaust.”
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Murder suspect facing third strike
A man accused of killing a teen during a robbery attempt last week in north Spokane is facing his third strike – and life in prison. Jeremiah A. Smith, 25, was arrested Thursday night at a home in Spokane Valley after his probation officer recognized his tatoos in security footage that captured the shooting of 17-year-old Ceasar Medina on May 25 at Northwest Accessories, 3400 N. Monroe St, according to court records.
WSU President Elson Floyd battling cancer, will take leave
Washington State University President Elson Floyd is taking a leave of absence to battle cancer. The university’s board of regents approved his request today under the the Family Medical Leave Act, following an executive session during its annual retreat in Tri-Cities.
Prosecutors say former Pasco cop accused in Spokane murder is getting tips from Pasco cops
Spokane County prosecutors are alleging that members of the Pasco Police Department and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office have leaked information to their former co-worker who is accused to killing a woman in Spokane in 1986. Murder suspect and former Pasco police officer Richard Aguirre had posted a $500,000 bond on his murder charge in the cold case and was on his way out the door of the Spokane County Jail Thursday night when police hurriedly filed a new voyeurism charge against him. Aguirre appeared in Spokane County District Court Friday on the new charge, where deputy prosecuting attorney Kyle Treece asked for an additional $500,000 bond on the new charge. He also asked that the judge that Aguirre be barred from contacting his former coworkers.
Cold-case murder suspect faces charge of voyeurism
Spokane County Jail records indicate that cold-case murder suspect Richard Aguirre is facing a new charge of voyeurism. Aguirre, 51, served as a police officer in Pasco for 27 years before resigning earlier this year. Police say DNA left at the scene of the killing of Ruby Doss on Jan. 30, 1986, matches Aguirre’s. At the time, Aguirre was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base.
Former CoiNuts owner ordered to repay $578,000
A former Coeur d’Alene coin dealer recently jailed for theft has been ordered to repay customers about $578,000 for violating state consumer protection laws. Kevin E. Mitchell, 49, who owned and operated the CoiNuts Inc. shop until closing it in July 2012, was accused of taking money from the customers but never fully delivering their gold and silver coins.
More delays in case of Coeur d’Alene officer’s alleged shooter
A Kootenai County judge reluctantly agreed today to further postpone key hearings for the defendant in last month’s fatal shooting of Coeur d’Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore. First District Senior Magistrate Barry Watson said he would reschedule the preliminary hearing for Jonathan Daniel Renfro for July 22. “I’m not inclined to continue it again though,” Watson told lawyers for the defense and the state.
Washington State University builds wine science center on Tri-Cities campus
Washington State University’s wine science program now has an outpost in Richland. The Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center features laboratories and classrooms, a teaching winery and two-acre vineyard, greenhouses, a Washington wine library, and an event space with a large atrium. Researchers and wine experts regard the facility as state-of-the-art.
Three Spokane Shock players investigated in theft at Las Vegas lounge
The Las Vegas Police Department is investigating three players from the Spokane Shock based on allegations that one of the football players stole about $600 from the purses of three women on May 23 and handed some of the cash to two other players. Victims say the thefts were caught on security footage.
About 1 in 4 assessments – or 34,671 parcels – sent Monday to residents listed an incorrect property value, said Spokane County Deputy Assessor Byron Hodgson. A computer error by the vendor that handles the mailings is to blame. The vendor, Master’s Touch, will cover the $45,000 cost of postage for the corrected notices, Hodgson said. Those mailings could arrive in Spokane County mailboxes as early as next week.
Federal records hackers in China, U.S. officials say
China-based hackers are suspected of breaking into the computer networks of the U.S. government personnel office and stealing identifying information of at least 4 million federal workers, American officials said Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that data from the Office of Personnel Management and the Interior Department had been compromised.
American women may soon have access to a controversial libido-enhancing pill dubbed “pink Viagra” after a government panel on Thursday gave its backing to what would be the first FDA-approved drug for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction. In an 18-6 vote, a panel of Food and Drug Administration experts recommended allowing the experimental drug, flibanserin, to be sold in the U.S. as long as certain safety precautions are taken to minimize potential side effects, which include low blood pressure, dizziness and fainting.
Texas doctors say they have done the world’s first partial skull and scalp transplant to help a man with a large head wound from cancer treatment. MD Anderson Cancer Center and Houston Methodist Hospital doctors announced Thursday that they did the operation May 22 at Houston Methodist. The recipient is Jim Boysen, a 55-year-old software developer from Austin, Texas. He expects to leave the hospital Thursday with a new kidney and pancreas along with the scalp and skull grafts.
New study says warming hasn’t stopped or slowed
Global warming has not stopped or even slowed in the past 18 years, according to a new federal study that rebuts doubters who’ve claimed that heating trends have paused.
A tornado that touched down in northern Colorado damaged several homes Thursday as storms brought flooding and marble-size hail to some areas. At least three homes were destroyed in the town of Berthoud, about 40 miles north of Denver.
In brief: L.A.-area shoreline closes due to oily goo
A 4-mile stretch of beach in south Los Angeles County was closed Thursday after tar balls washed ashore – the latest Southern California coastline to shut down due to oily goo, authorities said.
Judge grants new trial in death of intern
D.C. Superior Court Judge Gerald Fisher granted a motion for a new trial in the case of Ingmar Guandique, who was convicted in 2010 of killing Chandra Levy, the Washington, D.C., intern whose case became a national sensation after she was romantically linked to a married congressman. The move was largely expected after prosecutors dropped their opposition to a retrial last month.
Library’s missing art found – in the library
Boston Public Library officials said Thursday that two rare and valuable artworks that vanished last month have been found, and they never left the library.
EPA says fracking not a big threat
Hydraulic fracturing, which has transformed the U.S. into an international leader in oil and gas production but stirred deep concerns about its risks to the environment, has not caused “systemic” damage to drinking water but does pose risks, the federal government concluded Thursday after a detailed, four-year review of the controversial drilling method.
U.S. might deploy missiles in Europe
The Obama administration is weighing a range of aggressive responses to Russia’s alleged violation of a Cold War-era nuclear treaty, including deploying land-based missiles in Europe that could pre-emptively destroy the Russian weapons.
In brief: Blast, flooding kill at least 150 in Ghana
The death toll from a huge gas station explosion and flooding in Ghana’s capital has more than doubled to 150 people, the president said Thursday night.
Bombers hit barracks, market
A suicide bomber exploded a car at a checkpoint outside a military barracks and killed eight soldiers on Thursday, witnesses said of the latest of daily attacks blamed on Boko Haram in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri.
Burundi elections postponed
Presidential and parliamentary elections have been postponed in Burundi, an official said Thursday, following weeks of unrest in the capital over President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term in office.
Judge overturns Guam’s gay marriage ban
Guam has become the first U.S. territory to recognize gay marriage after a federal judge struck down the prohibition. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood issued the decision after a hearing this morning local time. It goes into effect at 8 a.m. Tuesday, when gay couples can begin applying for marriage licenses, the Pacific Daily News reported.
Cruise ship righted as body count rises
Top-deck cabins poked out of the water from a capsized river cruise ship on the Yangtze today after disaster teams righted the vessel to quicken the search for the more than 330 people who are still missing. Divers found more bodies as they worked overnight to attach iron chains to the vessel, bringing the total number of bodies found to 97, a Transport Ministry spokesman said.
Balkan War survivor battling wildfires to give back to U.S.
He’s survived the brutality of war. Now he’s ready to fight fires. This week Faton Sadiku, who goes by Tony, took part in the annual wildfire training program “Guard School” on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, along with 143 other first-year trainees.
In brief: Spokane police arrest man in fatal shooting of teen
Spokane police on Thursday arrested a man they say killed Ceasar Medina, 17, May 26 at Northwest Accessories, a tattoo shop at 3400 N. Monroe Street. They declined to release his name, but jail records indicated the man is Jeremiah A. Smith, 25. He faces charges of first-degree murder, first-degree burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Two arrests made in stolen puppy case
A Spokane man found with a stolen puppy was arrested Wednesday evening after he allegedly pointed a loaded gun at the puppy’s owner, according to police reports. Joseph Piapot, 35, is being held in the Spokane County Jail and faces two counts of first-degree assault and one count of illegally owning a firearm.
Man driving on U.S. 395 dies from medical issue
Joseph W. Ullman, 66, was driving north on U.S. Highway 395 about 4 miles north of Loon Lake just before 1 p.m. when he had a medical issue and tried to pull over, according to the Washington State Patrol. Ullman’s pickup came to a stop on the highway. A MedStar helicopter was dispatched, but Ullman was declared dead at the scene.
Washington health insurance premiums going down for some
While some states are expecting double-digit increases in individual health care insurance premiums next year, some Washington insurers on the state exchange plan to lower their rates for 2016. Most Washington residents who buy health insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder, however, should expect to pay more next year. A big chunk of those increases is tied to an exchange user fee collected to pay to run the state exchange, Washington’s answer to the federal Affordable Care Act.
Lawmakers are considering a budget request from the state exchange that would increase that fee from just over $4 per person per month to $14.
Astoria officials take aim at sea lions with fake orca
A fake life-size orca that spouts water and plays recordings of its real-life counterparts is being deployed to scare off hundreds of sea lions crowding docks off the Oregon coast, but it ran into a snag its first day on the job.
Inslee forms group to examine possible cuts at Lewis-McChord
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced the formation of a new state group to address possible personnel cuts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Inslee said Thursday that the Subcabinet on Military Downsizing comprises leaders from 11 state agencies who will be directly involved in the state’s downsizing response plan.
Washington state budget negotiators still wrestling with budget spending level
Legislative leaders and Gov. Jay Inslee met twice Thursday trying to settle a key point in budget negotiations that have dragged into a second special session. But after meetings at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the governor’s conference room attended by legislative leaders, top budget writers and their staffs, no agreement was reached on the total amount of money that will be in the 2015-17 operating budget.
Lynden festival E. coli outbreak traced to dairy barn
The strain of E. coli bacteria that sickened people at the Milk Makers Fest in Lynden in April has been found in areas of the dairy barn where the event took place, a Whatcom County Health Department report says. Environmental contamination with E. coli O157:H7 is the likely source of the outbreak that sickened 25 people, most of them children, according to the report released Wednesday. Of those, 10 people were hospitalized and six developed a type of kidney failure. No one died.
Spokane homeless tally down, but chronic cases rise
Spokane’s homeless population dropped 10 percent during the past year, according to the most recent Point-in-Time homeless count. The one-night count was done Jan. 29 and counted 1,033 people, ranging from 1 month to 83 years old.
In brief: Suspect held in alleged extortion
A man is in the Spokane County Jail facing a charge of extortion after he reportedly demanded money from a man while waving a gun in the air. Bond for Jacob L. Bendt, 28, was set at $5,000 during a court appearance Thursday.
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries
A man was seriously injured Wednesday after he crashed his motorcycle near Moses Lake. Nicholas Brubaker, 27, of Moses Lake, was heading south on McLaughlin Road Northeast on his 2103 Yamaha around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday when he crashed into a Chevy Equinox that was making a left hand turn, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. The motorcycle was reportedly speeding.
Body in river may be missing hiker’s
A Chelan County sheriff’s spokesman said searchers have been looking along Icicle River near Leavenworth for a woman overdue on a day hike with her dog. The sheriff’s helicopter spotted what is believed to be a body in the water Thursday. Officers have begun efforts to recover the body. The missing woman’s name was not immediately released. A search began Wednesday after her vehicle was found parked, with her dog outside it.
Hot forecast portends fire danger
An impending heat wave could put the Northwest in more fire danger. Washington State University meteorologist Nic Loyd said a heat wave will hit Sunday through Tuesday. In general, temperatures will be 25 degrees above normal. The severity of fire season is often determined by weather in June, said Mike Behrens, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests fire management officer.
Greece opts to bundle its loan payments
Desperate for time, Greece is taking an unusual step in talks over its bailout program: It will bundle four payments due this month to the International Monetary Fund into one payment on June 30.
Washington apple company to pay $2.25 million immigration penalty
An Eastern Washington apple company will pay $2.25 million in civil penalties to the federal government for violations of a law requiring it to verify the eligibility of people to work in the United States, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday. Broetje Orchards LLC of Prescott, a major apple producer located east of the Tri-Cities, reached the settlement with ICE this week. The penalty amount is an ICE record for Washington, the agency said.
An Eastern Washington apple company will pay $2.25 million in civil penalties to the federal government for violations of a law requiring it to verify the eligibility of people to work in the United States, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday. Broetje Orchards LLC of Prescott, a major apple producer located east of the Tri-Cities, reached the settlement with ICE this week. The penalty amount is an ICE record for Washington, the agency said.
Sometimes it takes more to be good than just not being bad. That’s the logic behind a shift within the surging sustainable-investing market. For years, the default way to invest responsibly was simply to ignore the companies and industries that some find distasteful, such as tobacco companies or casino operators. It’s still the world’s most popular approach, based on total dollars, but a more nuanced approach to sustainable investing is growing even more quickly.
Subway plans to remove artificial ingredients by 2017
Subway wants to give new meaning to its “eat fresh” slogan by joining the list of food companies to say it’s dropping artificial ingredients. The sandwich chain known for marketing itself as a healthier alternative to hamburger chains told the Associated Press it will remove artificial flavors, colors and preservatives from its menu in North America by 2017.
Business briefs: Uber announces CdA, Idaho Falls launch
Coeur d’Alene residents can now grab a lift from the ride-sharing service Uber. The company announced that it launched its service Thursday in Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls. The launch follows the Idaho Legislature’s decision this year to prevent local governments from regulating companies like Uber that offer a crowd-sourced alternative to taxis.
IMF to Fed: Delay rate hikes
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged the Federal Reserve to put off raising short-term interest rates until next year because the U.S. economy still needs help. In its yearly checkup of the United States, the IMF predicted the American economy would grow just 2.5 percent this year, down from its April forecast of 3.1 percent. Gross domestic product fell the first three months of 2015
U.S. productivity falls
U.S. worker productivity declined more sharply in the first three months of the year than previously thought, while labor costs rose more quickly. Productivity fell at a 3.1 percent rate in the first quarter, a bigger drop than the 1.9 percent decline estimated a month ago, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Labor costs rose at a 6.7 percent rate in the first quarter, faster than the 5 percent rise first estimated.
Cruises focus on volunteering
Carnival Corp. announced a new concept in cruising Thursday: service trips where passengers sail to a destination in order to volunteer there. Carnival launched a new brand, fathom, to handle the trips. The first voyage will be a seven-day trip from Miami to the Dominican Republic in April 2016 on a ship that carries 710 passengers.
Chrysler admits recall errors
Fiat Chrysler has admitted that it missed legal deadlines to notify customers in five safety recalls, a pattern that could bring a fine from U.S. safety regulators.
Poll finds most Americans back legal status for immigrants
A majority of Americans support allowing immigrants living in the country illegally to stay and be granted legal status, according to a new poll released Thursday. The survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 72 percent of Americans support legal status for such immigrants.
Perry announces run for GOP nomination
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry opened his second bid for the Republican presidential nomination Thursday, pledging to “end an era of failed leadership” and hoping this campaign will go better than his last one.
Anti-Islam activist Geller possible beheading target
Controversial anti-Islam activist Pamela Geller was mentioned as a possible target for beheading by a man who was shot and killed by a counterterrorism task force this week, Boston Police Commissioner William B. Evans said Thursday.
Editorial: Charter schools need flexibility, not micromanagement
Shawn Vestal: Iconic Garland Theater marks 70th birthday
Sale of Norman Rockwell lithographs will benefit students
Organizers of an exhibition and sale of 23 signed lithographs of work by Norman Rockwell, donated by Cheney residents Walter and Myrtle Powers, hope to raise $25,000 to $30,000 scholarship money for students at Eastern Washington University. Pieces will remain on display at Dodson’s Jewelers, 516 W. Riverside Ave. through June 20.
Poster display at WSU Spokane illustrates history of boycott movements
Historic boycott posters will be displayed through June 12 in the ground floor gallery of the Phase One building on Washington State University’s Spokane campus, 688 N. Riverpoint Drive. The free exhibit, “Boycott! The Art of Economic Activism,” is designed to highlight the power of boycott movements and features 58 historic posters from more than 20 boycotts, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the United Farm Workers’ grape and lettuce boycott.
Spokane’s Julian Powers, ‘Mr. Global Warming,’ dies at 88
Julian Powers, known as “Mr. Global Warming” to his friends, died Tuesday. The retired Spokane engineer worked to educate local residents about the atmospheric buildup of greenhouse gases and why they should be concerned about warmer winters, scantier snowpacks and melting polar ice. He talked at Earth Day fairs and college campuses, sounding the alarm long before most Americans knew what global warming was.
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Ben Carson’s campaign faces turmoil amid staff exits and super PAC rivalry
The presidential candidacy of Ben Carson, a tea party star who has catapulted into the top tier of Republican contenders, has been rocked by turmoil with the departures of four senior campaign officials and widespread disarray among his allied super PACs.
With a series of major hacks, China builds a database on Americans
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