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Trump won’t commit to sticking with GOP in first Republican debate
A combative Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman-turned-presidential candidate, jolted the first Republican debate of the 2016 campaign by warning he might run as an independent if denied the GOP nomination. His startling declaration left his onstage rivals scrambling to compete for attention the rest of the night. Asked in the debate’s opening minutes whether he could rule out a third-party run, Trump declared Thursday night, “I will not make the pledge at this time.” He also refused to apologize for making crude comments about women, defended his changing policy positions and repeatedly tangled with the debate moderators.
Video of May police shooting released
Newly released body camera video shows the tense minutes on May 6 when gunshots from an unseen gunman rang out after officers responded to a call for a suicidal man armed with a gun behind a North Side home. By the end of the night Craig S. Burton had been shot once by Spokane police officer Nick Spolski after firing his gun repeatedly and shouting at officers to “Do it!” The shooting is still under investigation by the Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team led by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Burton has been charged with three counts of first-degree assault and is in the Spokane County Jail in lieu of $300,000 bond.
Ramos extends lead over Krauss for Spokane City Council, will face Fagan
Spokane City Councilman Mike Fagan has a clear opponent after the third day of counting ballots put a little more space between his challengers, Randy Ramos and Ben Krauss. Ramos, a recruiter with the Spokane Tribal College, leads Krauss by 26 votes, less than one percent of the ballots cast between them.
Second oil terminal possible in Vancouver, document says
The Port of Vancouver has agreed to pay $45,000 and has released further details about plans for an oil-by-rail terminal to settle a public records lawsuit. The Clark County Natural Resources Council sued after the port released a copy of Vancouver Energy’s lease that the group considered to be improperly redacted. Trains would transport crude from North Dakota’s oil patch through Spokane before turning south and following the Columbia River to Vancouver. Vancouver Energy could expand or build a second oil-by-rail facility if it handles more than 400,000 barrels of crude, on average, with the first terminal. Vancouver Energy is a partnership between oil refiner Tesoro Corp. and Savage Cos., a transportation firm.
Murray wants Kennewick Man returned to tribes
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray has introduced legislation that would return Kennewick Man to a coalition of Columbia Basin tribes.
Mining claim dispute brings Patriots to Montana town
Members of armed groups that call themselves constitutional advocates have arrived in a Montana town to support an owner during an ongoing dispute with the U.S. Forest Service concerning a federal mining claim.
Former Ferris High School assistant principal back in jail
Todd Bender, the former Ferris High School assistant principal accused of molesting a teenage boy, is back in the Spokane County Jail after he allegedly was spotted Wednesday driving past the teen’s house as the teen mowed the lawn.
Spokane marijuana retailer Greenlight robbed at gunpoint
Spokane County’s leading marijuana retailer was robbed Monday night in what Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich called a “takeover-style” crime. Greenlight, at 10309 E. Trent Ave. in Millwood, routinely reports sales of around $20,000 daily to the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board. General Manager Brandon Mulvey said two people came into the store armed with guns, handcuffs and zip ties at closing time Monday night. Two employees and a customer were bound inside the store while the robbery occurred. An undisclosed amount of cash and marijuana was taken.
Wildfire fights roar through Forest Service budget
Lawmakers are seeking budget solutions amid a superheated political climate as the wildland fires now raging across California, Washington and other Western states burn through federal dollars as well as forests. A new report warns the funding problem will worsen. Whether Congress rallies is another matter. For the first time in the Forest Service’s 110-year history, the agency is spending more than half its budget on fire-related activities. Unless something changes, the new report predicts, firefighting will consume two-thirds of the agency’s budget within a decade.
Conservationists ask Spokane-area water users to conserve, protect river
There’s no water shortage in Spokane, which gets its water from the massive Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, the source of drinking water for more than 500,000 of the region’s residents. But each gallon of water drawn from the aquifer reduces the recharge into the Spokane River, which is running near historic lows this year. “When we pump from the aquifer, we’re robbing from the river,” said John Osborn, a physician and local environmental activist. “We’ve been sacrificing the river to have our green lawns.”
Company cancels 1,000-foot waterslide’s appearance in Spokane
Plans to set up a 1,000-foot waterslide that would have cooled thrill-seekers near Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena this weekend were scuttled because of safety concerns. Some of those concerns were raised after a June event held in Pittsburgh. Riders there reported long wait times, injuries and being ignored when refunds were demanded. The company that puts on the event, Slide the City LLC, holds an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau.
For sake of children, pope seeks compassion for divorced who lack annulment
Pope Francis’ call Wednesday for a church of “open doors” that welcomes divorced Catholics prompted speculation over whether he was signaling support for easing the ban on Communion for couples who remarry without a church annulment. The issue is at the center of an extraordinarily public debate among cardinals from around the world who will gather this October at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, on the family, where treatment of such couples will be a key topic.
Attacker shot dead as he leaves theater
A man with “significant” psychological issues who was armed with a hatchet and pellet gun unleashed a volley of pepper spray at audience members inside a movie theater Wednesday before being fired at by a police officer and shot dead by a SWAT team as he tried to escape out a back door. The attacker, identified as Vincente David Montano, 29, of Nashville, was carrying two backpacks, one of which hung from his chest, and he wore a surgical mask, possibly to protect himself from the pepper spray he unleashed in large amounts during the showing of “Mad Max: Fury Road.” He said three people were blasted with the spray and treated. There were eight people in the theater, including Montano.
One of the people hit with the pepper spray in the theater also had a cut that evidently was caused by a hatchet.
Obama fires Iran deal salvos
President Barack Obama assailed critics of his Iran nuclear deal Wednesday as “selling a fantasy” to the American people, warning Congress that blocking the accord would damage the nation’s credibility and increase the likelihood of more war in the Middle East.
In brief: California homes burned in Rocky fire rise to 39
Fire officials warned Wednesday that the number of structures lost may continue to increase as crews assess damage in scorched areas of the Rocky fire burning north of Napa. So far, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said, raging flames have destroyed 39 homes, up from 24, and 52 outbuildings, and damaged four structures. Meanwhile, firefighters remained vigilant as hot and dry conditions returned Wednesday, increasing the potential for extreme fire behavior. Temperatures were near 90 degrees in Clearlake, not far from where more than 3,400 firefighters were battling the 68,300-acre wildfire
AG faces contempt over gay marriage
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton must explain why he should not be held in contempt for enforcing state laws that impede gay marriage rights after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision, a federal judge ordered Wednesday. Judge Orlando Garcia ordered Paxton to appear in a San Antonio federal court next Wednesday after a Houston gay man was not provided an amended death certificate for his husband. The court order comes just two days after Paxton was booked on securities fraud charges.
Man charged after report of shooting
U.S. Park Police said in a news release Wednesday that 30-year-old Maurice Holmes, of Washington, was charged with fleeing to elude law enforcement after a gun was fired inside a car on the National Mall.
Bush reports for jury duty in Dallas
Former President George W. Bush may once have been commander in chief but that apparently didn’t help him when he showed up for jury duty at a Dallas courthouse. The 43rd president was not chosen for a jury Wednesday but did have his picture taken with people before leaving after a few hours.
Report says IRS management to blame for treatment of conservative groups
Management flaws at the IRS contributed to a “dysfunctional culture” that allowed agents to mistreat conservative political groups when they applied for tax-exempt status, according to the results of a bipartisan congressional investigation released Wednesday. The report by the Senate Finance Committee lays much of the blame for the scandal on former IRS official Lois Lerner, who used to head the division that processes applications for tax-exempt status. The report says Lerner waited nearly two years before informing her supervisors about long delays in the processing of applications.
Court strikes voter ID in Texas
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Texas’ voter ID law has a “discriminatory” effect on minorities in a victory for President Barack Obama, whose administration took the unusual step of bringing the weight of the U.S. Justice Department to fight a wave of new ballot-box restrictions passed in conservative statehouses. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the 2011 Texas law runs afoul of parts of the federal Voting Rights Act. The ruling was a victory, albeit not a sweeping one, for Democrats and minority rights groups. Whereas a Texas federal judge last year called the voter ID law the equivalent of a poll tax, a three-judge panel of the New Orleans court disagreed. It instead sent the law back to the lower court to consider how to fix the discriminatory effects.
Malaysian leader says wing piece is from missing flight
A piece of a wing found washed up on Reunion Island last week is from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that vanished last year, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak announced early today, saying he hoped the news would end the “unspeakable” uncertainty of the passengers’ families.
In brief: Turkey promises ‘extensive’ IS fight
An armed drone taking off from Turkey launched a strike on the Islamic State group on Wednesday, a U.S. official said, as Turkey’s foreign minister said American aircraft had begun to arrive at a Turkish base close to the border with Syria and an “extensive” fight against the extremists would begin soon. Also Wednesday, Syria’s foreign minister said Damascus would support efforts against IS, as long as the fight is coordinated with the Syrian government.
Scores of migrants rescued; 25 dead
A fishing boat crowded with migrants overturned Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya as rescuers approached, and the Italian coast guard and Irish navy said at least 367 people were saved, although 25 bodies also were found in the latest human smuggling tragedy. The rescue operation, involving seven ships, was still underway several hours after the capsizing. Survivors indicated that between 400 and 600 people were aboard the smugglers’ boat.
Suspect held in slaying of five
Mexico City’s prosecutor said one person has been detained in the case of a photojournalist found slain along with four women. Photojournalist Ruben Espinosa was found dead Friday, shot in the head, his body bound and tortured. The attackers also killed his friend, Nadia Vera, and two of her roommates, as well as their 40-year-old housekeeper.
Ceremony marks Hiroshima bombing
Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima today, with Mayor Kazumi Matsui renewing calls for U.S. President Barack Obama and other world leaders to step up efforts toward making a nuclear weapons-free world.
IS affiliate in Egypt issues threat to kill Croat hostage
An Islamic State affiliate released a video Wednesday threatening to kill a Croatian hostage if Egyptian authorities do not release “Muslim women” held in prison within 48 hours, a day before the country plans to unveil a highly promoted new extension of the Suez Canal.
Cyber camp promotes jobs, pushes digital citizenship
Ah, summer camp. Dips in the lake, nature hikes, toasted marshmallows. Recalibrating administrator permissions and changing default passwords on routers. Some vacation experiences are more erudite than others. For 10 North Idaho students, this week’s extracurricular activity is wholly technical in nature. The middle and high schoolers are in a crash course on cybersecurity at the University of Idaho’s Harbor Center in Coeur d’Alene. It’s part of the Air Force Association’s CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program, which aims to turn students on to careers in cybersecurity and related disciplines.
Spokane Valley library backers take stock after bond defeat
Supporters of a new Spokane Valley library are weighing their options after failing again to capture the needed supermajority for a $22 million bond issue. Among the possibilities, library officials say, is tightening the boundaries of the areas that would vote on and pay for the tax increase needed for a new Spokane Valley library branch on Sprague Avenue across from the old U-City Mall and updating other existing library facilities.
Two local primary races change as more ballots counted
In the race to face incumbent Spokane City Councilman Mike Fagan in the November election, Randy Ramos, a Spokane Tribal College recruiter, edged ahead of Ben Krauss, a Spokane police crime analyst. In another close race that might not be decided for days, former Franklin County Sheriff Richard Lathim edged ahead of former Othello City Councilman Kenneth Caylor for the right to face incumbent state Rep. Mary Dye in the general election.
In brief: Fire threatens MacMahan Road homes
The Department of Natural Resources and Spokane County Fire District 9 were battling a fire on MacMahan Road east of Forker Road late Wednesday. The fire, which was reported just before 7 p.m., was estimated at 7 to 10 acres late Wednesday.
Suspicious blaze burns two garages
A fire that investigators said was intentionally set destroyed two garages and a car early Wednesday in north Spokane. Firefighters were called about 4 a.m. to the intersection of East Baldwin Avenue and North Columbus Street, where they found several apparent fire starts. At least one gasoline can was found in the vicinity. Damage was estimated at $80,000.
Fire near Ione covers 507 acres
The fire burning on the south and east sides of Baldy Mountain about 5 miles northwest of Ione, Washington, grew only slightly Wednesday, held in check by fire lines and water dumps from helicopters and aircraft. The Baldy fire, which has been burning since Saturday, was mapped at 507 acres Wednesday evening.
Three Sisters fire close to homes
A wildfire in Bonner County near Bayview has burned about 250 acres in heavy timber and is within a mile of homes. The Three Sisters fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, and is about 3 miles northwest of Bayview and a mile and a half north of the area where the Cape Horn fire burned earlier this summer, destroying six homes overlooking Lake Pend Oreille.
Family of dead inmate files $6.5 million claim against Spokane County
The family of a man who choked to death on his own vomit while being booked into Spokane County Jail in May has filed a $6.5 million wrongful death claim. Lorenzo Hayes, 37, is one of four inmates who have died at the jail in recent months, prompting calls for an outside investigation.
State Medicaid pilot project aims at savings
At a public forum Wednesday in Spokane, officials unveiled a five-year pilot program they said will curb the cost of treatment under Medicaid insurance, streamline primary care services, and reduce patient demand in emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals and nursing facilities. With a waiver from the federal government, they hope to make sweeping reforms in Washington’s Medicaid program, which insures more than 1.7 million people – a quarter of the state’s population. Officials from the Health Care Authority and the state Department of Social and Health Services are touring the state to gather feedback on the proposal. The 30-day window for public comment will close Aug. 23.
SEC votes to require published CEO pay-ratio info
The Securities and Exchange Commission voted Wednesday to require public companies to publish the gap between the pay of the chief executive and the average worker – a controversial measure that is sure to stoke the heated debate about income inequality in the United States. The commission voted 3-2 along partisan lines, with Democratic appointees arguing the measure will help shareholders hold corporate boards accountable in setting executive pay and Republicans saying the proposal is burdensome, an exercise in showmanship and a misuse of securities laws.
Reduced hydroelectric production hurts Avista earnings
Drought conditions affected Avista Corp.’s second-quarter earnings, with the Spokane-based utility reporting a dip in income. Avista reported second-quarter profits of $25.1 million, or 40 cents per share, from continuing operations. The results, released Wednesday, compared to $31.3 million, or 52 cents per share, for continuing operations in the second quarter of 2014.
Hecla reports loss amid lower metals prices
Lower prices for gold, silver and lead took a bite out of Hecla Mining Co.’s second quarter results.
In brief: Fiat Chrysler earnings hurt by recall penalties
Net income at Fiat Chrysler’s U.S. operations fell 3 percent last quarter due largely to a $90 million charge to pay government penalties for mishandling recalls.
Hiring rate contracts, but job gains still solid
The rate of hiring by U.S. businesses slowed in July, according to a private survey. But job gains remained at a solid level, which should help boost overall economic growth. Payroll processor ADP said that companies added 185,000 jobs last month, down from 229,000 in June.
U.S. trade gap widens as imports increase
The U.S. trade deficit increased in June as solid consumer spending pulled in more imports, while the strong dollar restrained exports. The Commerce Department said Wednesday the trade gap jumped 7 percent to $43.8 billion in June, up from $40.9 billion in May. Imports increased 1.2 percent to $232.4 billion, while exports edged lower to $188.6 billion from $188.7 billion.
Index for services firms reaches record level
Business at U.S. services companies surged in July, the Institute for Supply Management reported Wednesday. The institute said its services index rose to 60.3 last month, the highest since the index was created in 2008 and up from 56 in June. Any reading above 50 shows growth in the services sector.
Mazda to recall SUVs over front suspension
Mazda is recalling its biggest SUV to fix suspension parts that can rust and come loose, causing a loss of steering control. The recall covers 206,000 CX-9 SUVs from the 2007 through 2014 model years, mainly in the U.S. and Canada.
Netflix stands out with new paid leave policy for parents
Netflix stirred envy in sleep-deprived parents nationwide by saying it will give its employees up to a year of paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child. But outside of hypercompetitive Silicon Valley, don’t hold your breath for your boss to match it. However, more companies are thinking about offering at least some paid time off, which is mandated in almost all other countries but not in the U.S.
Power plant pollution lowest in 27 years
Heat-trapping pollution from U.S. power plants hit a 27-year low in April, the Department of Energy announced Wednesday. A big factor was the long-term shift from coal to cleaner and cheaper natural gas, said Energy Department economist Allen McFarland. Outside experts also credit more renewable fuel use and energy efficiency.
Dana Milbank: Why GOP candidates turn to crazy
Editorial: Ag-gag law isn’t worth the cost of its defense
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One-of-a-kind contraptions, sci-fi collectibles and all things robot fill private museum
I drove a half-hour northeast from Spokane the other day, headed for one of the area’s best-kept secrets. Another 3 miles of country road led me to a red metal building that has nothing at all to do with the surrounding farms, tractors or livestock. The Robot Hut is, in fact, one of the largest privately owned shrines to pop culture robots. John Rigg, the museum’s owner, curator and mad scientist, estimates his collection at 4,000 pieces – and growing.
Ask Dr. K: Mourning loss of a pet is normal
Underprivileged kids learn basketball fundamentals at Eastside Reunion camp
On a recent weekday, more than 60 kids from across Spokane were running basketball drills under the watchful eyes of their coaches. The Spokane Eastside Reunion Association’s summer basketball camp, now in its fourth year, has become a slam dunk at Underhill Park at Hartson Avenue and Fiske Street. Here, the hoops court is the training ground for children ages 5 to 16.
Spokane Public Schools limits supplies required for elementary students
Shopping for back-to-school supplies has gotten easier and less expensive for some students. The region’s largest district, Spokane Public Schools, is limiting the number of supplies required for elementary-school students.
Allman’s son sets own path
Although he possesses one of the most famous surnames in rock history, Devon Allman’s music isn’t defined by the legacy of his family. He’s the son of legendary blues rocker Greg Allman, though Devon Allman wasn’t really influenced by his dad’s music. In fact, he didn’t meet his father until he was a teenager, long after he’d decided to pick up a guitar.
Organic food retailer Natural Grocers plans first Spokane location
A Colorado-based chain of nearly 90 natural food stores is seeking to open a new outlet at Division Street and Wellesley Avenue. Natural Grocers has a store in Coeur d’Alene, 222 W. Neider Ave., but would be entering the Spokane area for the first time. The company is planning to lease property owned by the Hutton Settlement in its commercial real estate portfolio. A portion of a building now occupied by Office Depot would be remodeled to make room for both Office Depot and Natural Grocers. In addition to the remodeled portion of the existing building, 9,000 square feet of space would be added to the north side of Office Depot to fulfill store needs.
Randy Mann: Weather: July marks one of area’s hottest, driest on record
Bridging the faith-science gap: Author Rob Bell comes to Knitting Factory
Rob Bell – once a poster child for evangelicals – will be passing through Spokane tonight to discuss faith and science, which he says are long-lost dance partners. Bell is the founder of Mars Hill Church, one of the fastest growing megachurches in the country. He’s also the author of “Love Wins,” the best-selling book in which he challenges traditional Christian views of heaven and hell. Time magazine said the book ignited a “new holy war,” one that Bell said later prompted him to leave Mars Hill in search of a more forgiving faith.
The Columbia River Gorge provides all sorts of outdoor recreation opportunities
It might surprise you: you needn’t ride a board to enjoy the great outdoors in the Columbia River Gorge. As it happens, the Gorge is a great place for hiking, biking, paddling, inline skating or just plain sitting back and watching old Ma Nature dressed in some of her finest. Nobody’s going to complain, though, if you tote your sailboard along. The Columbia Gorge stretches from the outskirts of Portland to The Dalles and beyond, and makes an excellent destination for weekend warriors.
Hunter ethics count nowadays under unblinking public eye
The public is numb to kids being killed in Syria. Mouths water as a sultry TV model opens her mouth wide like a whale around a monster beef burger. Viewers giggle when grinning weathercaster Tom Sherry grills a formerly cute chicken on the grill outside the KREM studio. Photos of anglers proudly holding big fish are so universally accepted in our culture they’re often selected to honor a loved one in a published obituary. Yet an archer’s silent arrow aimed at an African lion is a shot heard around the world.
Cheat grass a foe to man and dog alike
There is reason to fear the cheat grass, unless you’re a goat.
Serving Spokane Valley: Lands Council coaxes trees’ growth along Latah Creek
For now, the banks of Latah Creek near Valleyford are overgrown with weeds and invasive grasses. But environmentalists hope that in 50 years, a grove of towering aspen and cottonwood trees will stand there, protecting the creek from harmful erosion and glaring sunlight. Since autumn 2013, staff and volunteers with the Lands Council have been cultivating thousands of seedlings along Latah Creek in an effort to mitigate pollution and protect native wildlife.
Valley Council plans website for train-related projects
Drive around Spokane Valley for a bit and chances are you’ll have to stop at a railroad crossing and wait for a train. Spokane Valley has identified 57 high-priority crossings to be targeted for improvement – a project also known as Bridging the Valley. One busy railroad crossing is at Barker Road near Trent Avenue. About 50 trains travel through that crossing every day and so do more than 4,000 vehicles. And Bridging the Valley is not cheap. The proposed Barker Road Grade Separation Project – which would construct a bridge over the BNSF tracks and add ramps for easy access to Trent Avenue, plus pedestrian and bicycle lanes – would cost $29.2 million. The cost would be divided between Spokane Valley, Washington State, federal funding and BNSF, with federal funding paying the largest share. However, the project didn’t make the recently adopted state budget, putting it on hold while Spokane Valley applies for another round of funding.
Pat Munts: Gardening: Revitalize container plants affected by the heat
Landmarks: Garden true gem in 1930s-era home built by Rose Hurst
Set back off the street behind large gates along the busy North Market Street corridor is a small house built in 1934 by a most unusual woman, Rose Hurst. But as interesting as the house is, the garden Hurst created adjacent to it is the real show-stopper. The house and garden she left behind in the Morgan Acres area at 7527 N. Market St. has had a few owners. Rene and Brett Hockenberry bought the 1.8-acre property in 2002 and Rene operates her massage therapy business there in one of the outbuildings. Wanting others to enjoy the beautiful garden too, the couple recently opened RoseHurstGardens, an event venue for weddings and other special occasions, able to accommodate 175 people. For that purpose, an outdoor stage, patio and two tournament-sized bocce ball courts have been added.
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