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Trump Disinvited From Conservative Forum Over Megyn Kelly Comments
Donald Trump opened his mouth and now finds the door closed to him at a high-profile gathering of conservative activists. His latest incendiary comment, about one of the Fox News moderators from Thursday's Republican presidential debate, has led to a scolding by the party and condemnation by organizers of the RedState Gathering.
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Trump Disinvited From Conservative Forum Over Megyn Kelly Comments
Donald Trump opened his mouth and now finds the door closed to him at a high-profile gathering of conservative activists. His latest incendiary comment, about one of the Fox News moderators from Thursday's Republican presidential debate, has led to a scolding by the party and condemnation by organizers of the RedState Gathering.
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West Plains fire forces evacuations of dozens of homes
Dozens of homes were evacuated late Saturday afternoon as a fast-moving fire quickly consumed 270 acres on the West Plains. A chicken coop and another structure burned, but no homes had been lost by late Saturday. The fire, which consumed brush, timber and grass, started about 4:30 p.m. at 21251 W. Coulee Hite Road
Suspected auto thief dies after shootout with Spokane police
A suspected auto thief was shot today after opening fire on officers during a standoff outside of a north Spokane home. The man later died of his injuries as a local hospital. The suspect was linked to an auto theft earlier this week and was spotted by officers this morning. The officers followed him to a home at 616 E. Sanson Ave. at about 10:30 a.m., leading to an hourlong standoff.
Colorado theater shooter receives life term
Twelve jurors failed to agree on a death sentence for Colorado theater shooter James Holmes on Friday, prompting shocked sobs from victims, police officers and his own mother. The former neuroscience graduate student will instead spend the rest of his life in prison for mass murder.
Groups urge McMorris Rodgers to protect conservation funding method
For the past 50 years, oil and gas companies involved in offshore drilling have paid into a fund that has provided protection for the basalt formations in Riverside State Park, playground equipment at Friendship Park and countless conservation projects nationwide. The inaction of Congress to maintain the fund prompted real estate, conservation, and hunting and fishing groups this week to lobby U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. The group met at the downtown Spokane offices of the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy.
‘Love locks’ starting to appear on Spokane bridge
Padlocks signifying couples’ unbreakable love have started appearing on the Sandifur Bridge near Peaceful Valley.
GOP debate shatters Fox News ratings mark
Thursday’s prime-time GOP candidates’ forum on Fox News Channel reached a stunning 24 million viewers, by far the largest audience ever for that network and any cable news event. The closest was the 1992 “Larry King Live” debate between Al Gore and Ross Perot on CNN, which was seen by 16.8 million people, the Nielsen company said. In fact, it stands as the most-watched television program of the summer so far, beating the last game of the NBA Finals and the women’s World Cup soccer finals, Nielsen said.
Obama gets early start on Vineyard vacation
President Barack Obama’s summer vacation has begun. Obama arrived on the Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard on Friday, a day earlier than originally scheduled, for a 17-day break before he plunges into a busy September and fresh battles with the Republican-controlled Congress over Iran, spending and other issues.
Christians, others feared kidnapped in Syria
Human rights and church groups voiced concern Friday for the fate of hundreds of civilians, including many Christians, reportedly kidnapped by the Islamic State militant group in Syria’s Homs province. Amid conflicting accounts, Amnesty International called for the release of detainees from the town of Qaryatain, 45 miles southeast of Homs, the provincial capital.
Security Council OKs chemical weapons inquiry in Syria
The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Friday aimed at identifying those responsible for using chlorine and other chemical weapons in attacks in Syria that have killed and injured a growing number of civilians over the past two years.
In brief: Panama Canal feeling effects of drought
The Panama Canal Authority said Friday that next month it will temporarily limit the size of ships using the waterway because drought has lowered water levels in Gatun and Alhajuela lakes. Rainfall over the watershed feeding the lakes at the midsection of the waterway has fallen sharply as a result of the El Nino weather phenomenon, lowering the lake levels. Similar problems occurred in 1997-98.
Six injured when tornado hits Wal-Mart
A tornado partially collapsed the roof of a southeast Alabama Wal-Mart, injuring at least six people but none seriously, forecasters said Friday. A strong storm cell passed through Troy, about 50 miles southeast of Montgomery, late Thursday night.
Yemeni forces take last rebel base in south
Pro-government forces have retaken the last military base in the country’s south that was held by Shiite rebels known as Houthis, Saudi-backed Yemeni officials said Friday. The capture of Labouza base is the latest victory for the pro-government forces that have been pushing north in the province of Lahj, after routing the rebels from the coastal city of Aden recently.
Former Russian soldier guilty in Taliban attack
A federal jury Friday night convicted Irek Hamidullin, a former Russian military tank commander, of planning and leading a Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The case addressed the novel question of whether an enemy combatant captured on a foreign battlefield can be convicted in civilian court of being a terrorist. The Obama administration is trying to show it can use the criminal court system to deal with terror suspects – a move criticized by some lawmakers who believe such cases should be handled by military tribunals. Defense attorneys had tried unsuccessfully to have the indictment dismissed, arguing that Hamidullin, 55, was essentially a prisoner of war and ineligible for trial in civilian court.
Typhoon hits Taiwan; four dead, one missing
Typhoon Soudelor lashed Taiwan today, downing trees, traffic lights and power lines, and leaving at least four dead, one missing and dozens injured. The typhoon brought strong winds and heavy rainfall as it made landfall early today and was expected to move into the Taiwan Strait and onto mainland China later in the day.
Dred Scott ruling author’s bust comes under fire
An alderwoman in Frederick, Maryland, is renewing her decade-old quest to remove from City Hall a sculpture of the U.S. Supreme Court chief justice who wrote the 1857 Dred Scott decision affirming slavery. Some supporters of Donna Kuzemchak’s proposal equate the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with the Confederate battle flag.
Manhattan musician still in lounge at 100
Most 100-year-olds don’t mark the milestone birthday with a news conference in a piano bar. Then again, Irving Fields isn’t most 100-year-olds. Fields is one of New York City’s oldest lounge performers and still plays piano four nights a week at Nino’s Tuscany restaurant in Manhattan. Even though he gets around more slowly than he once did, he has no plans to stop playing and recording albums.
Architect Gehry helping on plan for Los Angeles River
Architect Frank Gehry is working with city officials to draft a new master plan for the redevelopment of the Los Angeles River, bringing the avant-garde sensibilities of one of the world’s best-known artistic celebrities to the struggle to remake 51 miles of the Los Angeles Basin’s largely desolate central waterway.
Man gets 25 years in prison for Deer Park shooting death
The man who shot to death a man at point-blank range at a Deer Park apartment was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday. Anthony J. Tudor II, 25, was found guilty of first-degree murder in a trial in June in the death of Harry “Ed” Giesbrecht in Deer Park.
Obama signs into law Sawtooth wilderness protection
With the stroke of a pen, President Barack Obama added wilderness protection Friday to more than a quarter-million acres in Idaho. He signed the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act, adding about 275,665 acres in the Boulder-White Clouds region to the National Wilderness Preservation System. The central Idaho area features high peaks, alpine lakes and diverse wildlife. It has been the subject of debate by ranchers, recreation groups, environmentalists and politicians for some 40 years. Republican Rep. Mike Simpson worked for 13 years to get consensus among different groups wanting to use the area. His bill passed the House unanimously last month, and companion legislation from Republican Sen. Jim Risch passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday.
In brief: Vandalism draws patrols to Manito Park
Security guards are patrolling Manito Park in response to a rash of property crimes, underage drinking and complaints from neighbors. Those sorts of crimes tend to occur more frequently during summer months, but the trend has been especially bad this year at the city’s signature South Hill park. Recently, an estimated $8,000 in damage was done to a historic stone railing and century-old pillars in Duncan Gardens.
Teacher applies for ombudsman panel
Spokane Public Schools teacher Ladd Smith is under consideration for a vacant position on the Police Ombudsman Commission. Ladd, a Hutton Elementary third-grade teacher, joined the district in 1992. He served on the Spokane Police Advisory Committee from 2007 to 2010 and rejoined the group in 2014.
DNR upgrades fire danger levels
Fire danger has increased from “very high” to “extreme” in Spokane County, and state officials have tightened safety restrictions across northeastern Washington.
Range riders keep watch over livestock
Bill Johnson’s border collie, Nip, was just doing her job when the black cow wheeled and lunged at the dog. Before wolves returned to this valley, that kind of behavior was rare, said Johnson, who – with Nip’s assistance – was driving a group of cattle up a dusty canyon. Now, cows aggressively confront any canine that gets close to their calves. As part of a project called Range Riders, it’s Johnson’s job to keep cows and wolves away from one another. Every day before saddling his horse and heading into the field, he logs onto the computer to see exactly where the valley’s resident wolf pack has been hanging out.
In brief: Man accused of sex offenses still missing after courtroom no-show
Authorities still are searching for a Spokane man who skipped a court hearing earlier this week on charges of child rape and child pornography. Douglas Scyphers, 46, was last seen driving a family member’s white 1993 Jeep Cherokee with Washington license plates AOB6460, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.
Job fair in Post Falls features 25 employers
Twenty-five employers will take part in a Wednesday job fair sponsored by the Idaho Department of Labor in Post Falls. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Department of Labor’s office at 600 N. Thornton St.
Lathim likely to make fall ballot in 9th Legislative District
Former Franklin County Sheriff Richard Lathim held on to a slim lead over former Othello City Councilman Ken Caylor on Friday and seemed likely to advance to the state House general election against incumbent Mary Dye of Pomeroy.
Barge arrives in Seattle with tons of ocean debris
Hundreds of tons of marine debris have been collected from the shores of Alaska and British Columbia as part of an unprecedented cleanup effort that an organizer said barely made a dent in the rubbish that remains on beaches. A barge heaped with white, heavy-duty bags and loose piles of Styrofoam, bottles, commercial fishing gear, thousands of large buoys and floats, and other debris arrived in Seattle on Thursday, three weeks after picking up its first load in Kodiak, Alaska. Some of the debris collected likely was swept to sea by the 2011 tsunami in Japan, which killed thousands of people. But marine debris in general, including rubbish such as plastics and fishing nets, is an ongoing environmental problem.
In brief: Wildfire along Lake Chelan moves closer to communities
A wildfire burning along the west shore of Lake Chelan has grown to about 43 square miles and is moving towards the communities of Holden Village and Stehekin. Firefighters said Friday they were building secure lines to protect the communities. The fire is only about a mile away from Stehekin and 4 miles from Holden Village.
Hong Kong-based company buys Seattle skyscraper
The Pacific Northwest’s tallest building, the Columbia Tower, has been sold to a Hong Kong investment company for $711 million. The Seattle Times reported Hong Kong-based Gaw Capital Partners completed its purchase of the 76-story building Friday. It’s one of the biggest real estate transactions in the region’s history.
Governor to lead state group on trade mission to Asia
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday that he’s leaving at the end of the month for a nine-day trade mission to South Korea and Japan. Inslee will be joined by directors of the state Agriculture and Commerce departments, as well as 60 leaders from the business, education, economic development and local government communities.
Verizon will no longer offer discounted phones
Verizon, the nation’s largest wireless provider, will stop offering phones at discounted prices when customers sign two-year service contracts. Verizon is the second national carrier, after T-Mobile, to end subsidies entirely for new customers.
In brief: Berkshire Hathaway reports 37 percent decline in second quarter
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a 37 percent drop in its second-quarter profit as the paper value of its investments fell and its insurance companies reported an underwriting loss.
Railroad safety plans scant despite looming deadline
Only a handful of railroads are close to meeting a deadline this year to install safety technology that can prevent many crashes, including derailments due to excessive speed like the deadly Amtrak crash in Philadelphia in May, according to a government report released Friday.
Court sides with pill maker in off-label promotion case
The maker of a prescription fish-oil pill won an early victory Friday against the Food and Drug Administration over its right to publicize unapproved uses of its drug. According to Friday’s decision, Amarin has the First Amendment right to give doctors truthful information about non-approved indications of its drug Vascepa, which is used to lower a certain kind of fat.
Keurig layoffs will hit hard in town rebuilding after storm
For years, the company now known as Keurig Green Mountain provided well-paying, stable employment in Vermont. That’s about to change. The company announced this week that the bulk of about 200 layoffs in the state would be in Waterbury, a town still rebuilding after the loss of about 1,100 jobs four years ago when Tropical Storm Irene flooded the state. On Wednesday, Keurig announced it was cutting about 330 jobs of a total of about 6,600 after disappointing sales numbers.
Airline technology firm investigating breach
A spate of recent computer-system breaches has spread into the travel industry, hitting a company that provides technology used for airline and hotel reservations. Sabre Corp. said Friday it is investigating a “cybersecurity incident” but isn’t sure yet what if any information was stolen. American Airlines, which uses Sabre, said it is investigating but has found no evidence of a breach. It has hired outside experts for assistance.
Deals on wheels: Airbnb offers NYC visitors a cheaper option
There’s no electricity, no running water, no bathroom. But travelers to New York City bold enough to book a parked van for $22 a night through Airbnb do get a real bed and a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline from across the East River in Queens.
U.S. jobs growth on a streak
The U.S. job market just demonstrated that it may be nearing full health more than six years after the recession – and showed why the Federal Reserve may be about to raise interest rates from record lows. July marked the latest month in a streak of solid hiring, with employers adding 215,000 jobs and the unemployment rate holding at a relatively low 5.3 percent, the government said Friday.
Borrowing up
U.S. consumer borrowing hit another record in June, good news for the American economy. Americans piled on another $20.7 billion in debt in June, bringing total consumer borrowing to a record $3.42 trillion, the Federal Reserve reported Friday.
Editorial: Washington’s weather changes require adaptability
Froma Harrop: Not all hunters deserve blame for Cecil the lion
Charles Krauthammer: Iran nuclear deal keeps regime entrenched
Guest opinion: Water waste saps our aquifer and river
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Deer Park woman first in state to join Army as combat engineer
McKenzie Griffin didn’t want a desk job. The 20-year-old from Deer Park is an avid weightlifter and self-described exercise fanatic. She’s worked in gyms for several years and enjoys the great outdoors. Her late father ingrained in her a deep appreciation for military service. So, when Griffin learned a tough job in the U.S. Army Reserve had recently opened to women, she jumped at the opportunity.
Women didn’t gain official status in the U.S. military until the Army Nurse Corps was established in 1901. A surge of integration came during World War I, when 33,000 women served as nurses and support staff and more than 400 died in the line of duty. Opha Mae Johnson became the first woman to hold rank when she enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1918. About 350,000 served during World War II, but it wasn’t until Congress passed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act in 1948 that women were officially entitled to veterans’ benefits. Despite a 1994 rule that technically barred women from serving in ground combat units, tens of thousands fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2013, then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta rescinded the 1994 rule, requiring that all positions be opened to women by 2016 unless military officials call for exceptions. Today, women represent about 15 percent of U.S. military personnel.
Ask Dr. K: Fermented foods’ benefits not yet proven
Faith and Values: Steve Massey: God’s ‘absence’ is a reflection of our own shortcomings
Former state Sen. Bob Morton, 81, dies
Former state Sen. Bob Morton, a folksy conservative who kept a wary eye on natural resource issues and served as a mentor to young legislators, died Friday morning. Morton, a Republican from Orient, Washington, had a varied background before winning election to the state House of Representatives in 1990. He grew up on a dairy farm, became a Methodist minister, raised cattle, flew as a bush pilot and a cloud seeder, and logged in northeast Washington.
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Counsel for one of Hillary Clinton’s top aides, Cheryl Mills, has indicated that she has been instructed “to delete any and all electronic records in her possession.”
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Donald Trump disinvited to speak at RedState event; Megyn Kelly invited
Conservatives grapple with surprise Trump snub
Trump University: Why the N.Y. attorney general called it a scam
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