In the news, Saturday, September 15, 2012

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FRI 14      INDEX      SUN 16

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from the Columbia Basin Herald:

Fire crews stymie region's wildfires

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from NCWTV.com:

Saturday Morning Fire Update

Update on Chelan Fires in NCW Friday

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from The Wenatchee World:

Cold front begins to clear smoke

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from SRae Maes (News and Standard):

The Barker Complex (Leahy/Barker Fire) as of this a.m. was 63% contained - hoping even higher number tonight's report or in the morning.
Fire Size: South Branch (Barker Canyon) 17,049 Acres; North Branch (Leahy) 74,834 Acres - Total Acreage: 91,883
Evacuations: Level II Evacuation Order has been lifted
Percent Contained: 63%
Fuels: Sparse timber, grass/understory/ bitterbrush, sage, slash, snags and down fuels in draws/canyons

The Barker Canyon Complex fires were started by lightning on Saturday, September 8. The two fires within the complex grew dramatically during a wind event over September 10-11. The Barker Canyon Fire initially threatened the towns of Grand Coulee and Coulee Dam, Washington, and burned through two power stations associated with the Grand Coulee Dam. This fire is currently estimated at 17,049 acres and has not grown over the past two days. The Leahy Fire is currently estimated to be 74,834 acres. There are no longer evacutions in effect for residents affected by these fires, and State Route 174 is open for public travel.
Firefighters are completing suppression activities and are aggressively mopping up all remaining smokes within 500 feet of structures and 200 feet of the fireline established around the perimeter of the fires.
Incident Commander Larry Nickey, Wiimt4
Total Personnel - 234
Size - 91,883 acres

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That stuff about the video is just an excuse. This was planned for 9-11 long before. - C. S.

More violence sweeps across Islamic world
Nancy A. Youssef      McClatchy-Tribune

Convergence of factors seen in turmoil
Middle East veteran Crocker says U.S. needs to remain engaged
Jim Camden      The Spokesman-Review

Google says it won’t take down anti-Muslim clip
Andrew Miga      Associated Press

Calif. filmmaker: I won’t return to besieged home
Associated Press

US official: Sudan balks at Marine troop mission
Lolita C. Baldor      Associated Press

Anger for Islam ties players behind prophet film
Michael R. Blood      Associated Press
US scrambles to rush spies, drones to Libya
Kimberly Dozier      Associated Press
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Impact of inaction on debt laid out
Cuts to military, social programs, jobs automatic
Anita Kumar      McClatchy-Tribune
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Riverfront Park’s entrance may receive a new look
Despite budget shortfall, Parks Department moves forward with plan
Jonathan Brunt      The Spokesman-Review
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Perhaps the judge is unconstitutional.  Even FDR recognized that public sector unions would be a problem. -  C. S.

Wisconsin anti-union rights law overturned
Judge says law is unconstitutional
Scott Bauer      Associated Press

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Pope visiting Lebanon amid Middle East strife
Victor L. Simpson      Associated Press
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Another case of reacting the wrong way. - C. S.

Japan to shed nuclear power
Tsunami disaster spawned wide support for new policy
Carol J. Williams      Los Angeles Times

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Gas prices pinching consumer spending
Fed’s stimulus steps may push fuel higher
Christopher S. Rugaber      Associated Press

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This date in history

1935: The Nuremberg Laws deprived German Jews of their citizenship.

1972: A federal grand jury in Washington indicted seven men in connection with the Watergate break-in.

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Hoteliers see good, bad in Worthys’ plans
Tom Sowa      The Spokesman-Review

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Sterling has a branch in Coulee City. - C. S.

Sizing up TARP: In Lilac City, a Sterling example
Shawn Vestal      The Spokesman-Review

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Wyoming tribes seeking quarantined buffaloes
Yellowstone bison on ranch in Montana
Matthew Brown      Associated Press

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opinion

(The following do not necessarily reflect the views of C. S.)

Eliminate the mortgage-interest deduction
Froma Harrop

Obama policy on Iran incoherent
Charles Krauthammer

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Giving of yourself can help you lose your ‘self’
Paul Graves

Editor's note: This is the ninth in a 12-part series of letters Paul Graves is writing to his grandchildren in 2012. They are based on the Peace Prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi.

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Prep football Scoreboard

Almira/Coulee-Hartline 52, Entiat 20
Chewelah 18, Lakeside 13
Cle Elum/Roslyn 35, Connell 14
Columbia-Inchelium 28, Soap Lake 26

Davenport 41, Oroville 14 

Ephrata 28, East Valley (Yakima) 14
Genesee 32, Garfield-Palouse 8
Lacrosse-Washtucna 54, Wilbur-Creston 14
Liberty 28, Bridgeport 20
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 35, Kittitas 14
Reardan 41, Lake Roosevelt 13
Wellpinit 76, Springdale 56

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Committed to Community
New rabbi welcomes appointment to Jewish Reform congregation
Pia Hallenberg      The Spokesman-Review

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Advance directive puts you in control
Anthony L. Komaroff      Universal Uclick

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Yellowstone visit was an eye-opener
Sandra Babcock      The Spokesman-Review

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Young illegal immigrants may get driver’s licenses
Gosia Wozniacka      Associated Press

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Wis. AG aims to enforce union law during appeals
Associated Press

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Remember: this is Chicago, and not representative of most of the U. S. - C. S.

Thousands of striking teachers rally in Chicago
Jason Keyser, Tammy Webber      Associated Press

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