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from The Spokesman-Review
Colvilles have distributed half of $193 million
Majority GOP puts bills through in less than week
Mich. becomes right-to-work state despite protests
Obama, Boehner trade budget plans
No indication that deal near to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’
Fiscal cliff talks intense; Obama and Boehner talk
Concealed weapon ban lifted in Illinois
Chicago – In a major victory for gun rights advocates, a federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down a ban on carrying concealed weapons in Illinois – the only remaining state where carrying concealed weapons is entirely illegal – and gave lawmakers 180 days to write a law that legalizes it.
In overturning a lower court decision, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the ban was unconstitutional and suggested a law legalizing concealed carry is long overdue in a state where gun advocates had vowed to challenge the ban on every front.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan, whose office is responsible for defending the state’s laws in court, will review the ruling before deciding whether to appeal or take other action, said spokeswoman Maura Possley.
Texas judge puts hold on Keystone pipeline
Houston – A Texas judge has temporarily stopped oil company TransCanada from building a pipeline designed to carry tar sands oil from Canada through eastern portions of the state to the Gulf Coast.
The decision came after Michael Bishop, 64, a retired paramedic and chemist in East Texas, filed a lawsuit arguing that TransCanada lied to him and other landowners, promising that the Keystone XL pipeline would transport crude oil, not tar sands oil.
“What they’re calling tar sands oil is not oil by anyone’s definition,” Bishop told the Los Angeles Times, adding that he’s worried the pipeline’s proposed contents might contaminate his land.
Texas County Court at Law Judge Jack Sinz signed the temporary restraining order and injunction against TransCanada on Friday, finding sufficient cause to stop work on the pipeline for two weeks. The injunction went into effect Tuesday, and the next hearing in the case is set for Thursday.
Northeastern states plan to sue EPA
Pittsburgh – Seven Northeastern and mid-Atlantic states announced plans Tuesday to sue the Environmental Protection Agency, saying it is violating the Clean Air Act by failing to address methane emissions from oil and gas drilling, which has boomed in nearby states such as Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said in a news release Tuesday that the EPA is violating the Clean Air Act by failing to address the emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and the oil and gas industry is the largest source of emissions in this country.
The EPA said in an email that it plans to review and respond to the notice from the states.
Fire protection jobs have high injury rate
Fire protection is one of the most dangerous types of work in the nation.
Last year, almost 71,000 injuries to U.S. firefighters occurred in the line of duty, and the rate of nonfatal injury and illness in fire protection was more than three times the rate for all industries, according to government and industry estimates.
“It’s just part of the job,” Greenville, Ohio, fire Capt. Chip Fashner said.
But injuries can occur in any workplace, and there were more than 3.8 million work-related injuries and illnesses last year.
Manufacturing industries used to be the most dangerous types of work because of the machinery involved, but injuries today frequently occur in occupations that involve repetitive physical tasks, such as bending, lifting and carrying heavy objects.
Bond-buying plan expected today
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a revamped bond-buying plan today to maintain its support for the U.S. economy.
The Fed’s goal would be to keep downward pressure on long-term interest rates and encourage individuals and companies to borrow and spend. If it succeeds, the Fed might at least soften the blow from tax increases and spending cuts that will kick in in January if Congress can’t reach a budget deal.
But its actions wouldn’t rescue the economy. Chairman Ben Bernanke warned last month that if the economy fell off a “broad fiscal cliff,” the Fed probably couldn’t offset the shock.
Export drop makes U.S. trade deficit rise
WASHINGTON – The U.S. trade deficit increased in October because exports fell by a larger margin than imports, a sign that slower global growth could weigh on the U.S. economy.
The Commerce Department said Tuesday that the trade deficit grew 4.8 percent in October from September to $42.2 billion.
Exports dropped 3.6 percent to $180.5 billion. Sales of commercial aircraft, autos and farm products all declined.
Imports fell 2.1 percent to $222.8 billion, reflecting fewer shipments of cellphones, autos and machinery.
The trade gap with China also increased to a record high, which will keep pressure on the Obama administration. Manufacturers and U.S. lawmakers have complained about China’s use of unfair trade practices.
Transcendent musician Ravi Shankar dies at 92
Famous for benefits, work with Beatles
Defiant N. Korea launches rocket
Panel leans toward repeal of different rates of tuition
Gregoire to propose transportation plan
Outgoing governor: Gas tax on the table
Wolf hunt narrowed near Yellowstone Park
Officials: Too many collared animals shot
King County school districts win grant
Education awards $40 million to high-need West Side areas
Space plane starts classified mission
Downtown shoe repair institution has closed
Key workers’ deaths lead to Saad’s demise
Safer overseas factories elusive
Retailers balk at proposals for more responsibility
U.S. could lose out in Syria
TrudyRubin
West Valley 56, Lakeside 33: Jake Love scored 24 points and Hunter Wells hit four 3’s and finished with 12 points as West Valley (4-1) defeated Lakeside (0-4) in Nine Mile Falls. Conner Moffatt scored nine points and Coleton Collins added eight for Lakeside, which trailed by 16 points at the half.
Wilbur-Creston 51, Bridgeport 31: Garet Townsend scored 12 and Trystan Rosman added 11 as the Wildcats (3-2) dominated early and eased past the host Mustangs. Wilbur-Creston outscored Bridgeport 17-7 in the first quarter and led by 18 points at halftime.
Pataros 64, Wilson Creek 20.
Northeast 2B
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 50, Northwest Christian 45: Connor O’Neill and Dylan Hartz scored 13 points apiece to guide the Broncos (3-0, 2-0) past the host Crusaders (3-1, 1-1). Nick Kiourkas tallied a game-high 20 points for NWC.
Colfax 59, Davenport 44: Brandon Gfeller and Brady Ellison each scored 20 points as the Bulldogs (4-2, 1-1) gained an early advantage and beat the host Gorillas (6-0, 2-0). Ellison was 8 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. Shane Hopkins scored 13 points and Connor Van Pevenage added 10 for Davenport.
Reardan 70, Springdale 39: Nick Brockman scored a game-high 26 points – most of which came inside the paint – as Reardan (2-4, 1-1) routed the host Chargers (0-5, 0-2). Callan Ward and Kyle Cummings combined for 23 points for Springdale.
St. George’s 64, Liberty 43: Dexter Sienko scored 24 points and Will Tender added 19 – including 12 in the decisive third quarter – and the Dragons (6-0, 2-0) ran past the host Lancers (3-2, 0-2). Erik Muelheims added 11 points, six assists and five rebounds for St. George’s, which outscored Liberty 29-10 in the third quarter. Jack Pottratz had 12 points for the Lancers.
Northeast 1B
Republic 46, Curlew 33: Aaron Fritts scored eight of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and Dan Slagle added nine points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers (4-1, 2-0) topped the visiting Cougars (2-4, 0-1). Curlew led by six points at the half, but couldn’t penetrate Republic’s man-to-man defense and were held scoreless in the third quarter. Doug Hermann scored 13 points for Curlew.
Cusick 68, Selkirk 26: Ryan Sample scored 22 points and Alec Bluff added 17 as the Panthers (5-0, 4-0) routed the host Rangers (3-2, 2-1). Cusick outscored Selkirk 23-6 in the second quarter and led by 27 at halftime.
Northport 54, Inchelium 35: Jeremiah Johnson scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Josh Konkler added 12 points and six boards as the Mustangs (3-3, 1-2) toppled the host Hornets (0-4, 0-3). Quentin Holford tallied a team-high 13 points for Inchelium.
Lakeside 51, West Valley 47: Jocelyn Cook-Cox led three players in double figures with 16 points and Lakeside held off a late rally by West Valley and held on for a 51-47 nonleague-win Tuesday night in Nine Mile Falls. Ashley Cook-Cox and Jenna Widman added 11 points each for Lakeside (3-1), which led by 14 after three quarters. Erin Higbie tallied a team-high 17 points for West Valley (2-2).
Wilbur-Creston 55, Bridgeport 20: Mason Jaeger scored a career-high 18 points and Kaelee Reed and Emily Starzman added 10 apiece as the Wildcats (4-1) jumped ahead early and eased past the host Mustangs. W-C outscored Bridgeport 24-0 in the second quarter and led 35-9 at the half.
Pateros 68, Wilson Creek 19: Pateros implemented an aggressive and effecive press defense and relied on the fast break to power its way to a win. The Nannies outscoresd Wilson Creek 52-9 in the first half.
Northeast 2B
Reardan 68, Springdale 29: Kelsey Moos led four players in double figures with 17 points and the Indians (4-1, 2-0) routed the host Chargers (3-2, 1-1). Katy Burge had 16 points, Chantel Heath had 15 and Maddie Johnson chipped in 12 for Reardan, which forced 26 turnovers. Skyla Hall tallied 12 points for Springdale.
Colfax 54, Davenport 27: Nicole Sheer scored 12 and Amara Huber added 11 as the Bulldogs (6-0, 3-0) defeated the host Gorillas (1-5, 0-2). Chrissy Hannemann led Davenport with eight points.
Northwest Christian 55, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 19: Chanel Knight scored 16 points and Hannah Dietzen added 15 points and 12 rebounds as the Crusaders (5-0, 2-0) topped the visiting Broncos (0-3, 0-2). Northwest Christian held Lind-Ritzville/Sprague scoreless in the second quarter.
St. George’s 40, Liberty 12: Taryn Stamper, Alex Wert and Hannah Kwasman all scored eight points as the Dragons (2-4, 1-1) locked down defensively and beat the host Lancers (1-4, 0-2). Liberty committed 20 turnovers and struggled against St. George’s pressure defense.
Pan’s versatility opens door to everyday use in the kitchen
Jim Kershner The Spokesman-Review
Whipped egg whites, cream elevate nog
Many falling for an old favorite
Whether new or old, cast iron cookware popular for its even heat, durability
Obama to match FDR’s record of 4 swearing-ins
Obama, Boehner trade budget plans
No indication that deal near to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’
Fiscal cliff talks intense; Obama and Boehner talk
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In brief: From Wire Reports:
Concealed weapon ban lifted in Illinois
Chicago – In a major victory for gun rights advocates, a federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down a ban on carrying concealed weapons in Illinois – the only remaining state where carrying concealed weapons is entirely illegal – and gave lawmakers 180 days to write a law that legalizes it.
In overturning a lower court decision, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the ban was unconstitutional and suggested a law legalizing concealed carry is long overdue in a state where gun advocates had vowed to challenge the ban on every front.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan, whose office is responsible for defending the state’s laws in court, will review the ruling before deciding whether to appeal or take other action, said spokeswoman Maura Possley.
Texas judge puts hold on Keystone pipeline
Houston – A Texas judge has temporarily stopped oil company TransCanada from building a pipeline designed to carry tar sands oil from Canada through eastern portions of the state to the Gulf Coast.
The decision came after Michael Bishop, 64, a retired paramedic and chemist in East Texas, filed a lawsuit arguing that TransCanada lied to him and other landowners, promising that the Keystone XL pipeline would transport crude oil, not tar sands oil.
“What they’re calling tar sands oil is not oil by anyone’s definition,” Bishop told the Los Angeles Times, adding that he’s worried the pipeline’s proposed contents might contaminate his land.
Texas County Court at Law Judge Jack Sinz signed the temporary restraining order and injunction against TransCanada on Friday, finding sufficient cause to stop work on the pipeline for two weeks. The injunction went into effect Tuesday, and the next hearing in the case is set for Thursday.
Northeastern states plan to sue EPA
Pittsburgh – Seven Northeastern and mid-Atlantic states announced plans Tuesday to sue the Environmental Protection Agency, saying it is violating the Clean Air Act by failing to address methane emissions from oil and gas drilling, which has boomed in nearby states such as Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said in a news release Tuesday that the EPA is violating the Clean Air Act by failing to address the emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and the oil and gas industry is the largest source of emissions in this country.
The EPA said in an email that it plans to review and respond to the notice from the states.
Fire protection jobs have high injury rate
Fire protection is one of the most dangerous types of work in the nation.
Last year, almost 71,000 injuries to U.S. firefighters occurred in the line of duty, and the rate of nonfatal injury and illness in fire protection was more than three times the rate for all industries, according to government and industry estimates.
“It’s just part of the job,” Greenville, Ohio, fire Capt. Chip Fashner said.
But injuries can occur in any workplace, and there were more than 3.8 million work-related injuries and illnesses last year.
Manufacturing industries used to be the most dangerous types of work because of the machinery involved, but injuries today frequently occur in occupations that involve repetitive physical tasks, such as bending, lifting and carrying heavy objects.
Bond-buying plan expected today
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a revamped bond-buying plan today to maintain its support for the U.S. economy.
The Fed’s goal would be to keep downward pressure on long-term interest rates and encourage individuals and companies to borrow and spend. If it succeeds, the Fed might at least soften the blow from tax increases and spending cuts that will kick in in January if Congress can’t reach a budget deal.
But its actions wouldn’t rescue the economy. Chairman Ben Bernanke warned last month that if the economy fell off a “broad fiscal cliff,” the Fed probably couldn’t offset the shock.
Export drop makes U.S. trade deficit rise
WASHINGTON – The U.S. trade deficit increased in October because exports fell by a larger margin than imports, a sign that slower global growth could weigh on the U.S. economy.
The Commerce Department said Tuesday that the trade deficit grew 4.8 percent in October from September to $42.2 billion.
Exports dropped 3.6 percent to $180.5 billion. Sales of commercial aircraft, autos and farm products all declined.
Imports fell 2.1 percent to $222.8 billion, reflecting fewer shipments of cellphones, autos and machinery.
The trade gap with China also increased to a record high, which will keep pressure on the Obama administration. Manufacturers and U.S. lawmakers have complained about China’s use of unfair trade practices.
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Famous for benefits, work with Beatles
Defiant N. Korea launches rocket
Panel leans toward repeal of different rates of tuition
Gregoire to propose transportation plan
Outgoing governor: Gas tax on the table
Wolf hunt narrowed near Yellowstone Park
Officials: Too many collared animals shot
King County school districts win grant
Education awards $40 million to high-need West Side areas
Space plane starts classified mission
Downtown shoe repair institution has closed
Key workers’ deaths lead to Saad’s demise
Safer overseas factories elusive
Retailers balk at proposals for more responsibility
TrudyRubin
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Prep Boys Basketball
Pataros 64, Wilson Creek 20.
Northeast 2B
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 50, Northwest Christian 45: Connor O’Neill and Dylan Hartz scored 13 points apiece to guide the Broncos (3-0, 2-0) past the host Crusaders (3-1, 1-1). Nick Kiourkas tallied a game-high 20 points for NWC.
Colfax 59, Davenport 44: Brandon Gfeller and Brady Ellison each scored 20 points as the Bulldogs (4-2, 1-1) gained an early advantage and beat the host Gorillas (6-0, 2-0). Ellison was 8 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. Shane Hopkins scored 13 points and Connor Van Pevenage added 10 for Davenport.
Reardan 70, Springdale 39: Nick Brockman scored a game-high 26 points – most of which came inside the paint – as Reardan (2-4, 1-1) routed the host Chargers (0-5, 0-2). Callan Ward and Kyle Cummings combined for 23 points for Springdale.
St. George’s 64, Liberty 43: Dexter Sienko scored 24 points and Will Tender added 19 – including 12 in the decisive third quarter – and the Dragons (6-0, 2-0) ran past the host Lancers (3-2, 0-2). Erik Muelheims added 11 points, six assists and five rebounds for St. George’s, which outscored Liberty 29-10 in the third quarter. Jack Pottratz had 12 points for the Lancers.
Northeast 1B
Republic 46, Curlew 33: Aaron Fritts scored eight of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and Dan Slagle added nine points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers (4-1, 2-0) topped the visiting Cougars (2-4, 0-1). Curlew led by six points at the half, but couldn’t penetrate Republic’s man-to-man defense and were held scoreless in the third quarter. Doug Hermann scored 13 points for Curlew.
Cusick 68, Selkirk 26: Ryan Sample scored 22 points and Alec Bluff added 17 as the Panthers (5-0, 4-0) routed the host Rangers (3-2, 2-1). Cusick outscored Selkirk 23-6 in the second quarter and led by 27 at halftime.
Northport 54, Inchelium 35: Jeremiah Johnson scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Josh Konkler added 12 points and six boards as the Mustangs (3-3, 1-2) toppled the host Hornets (0-4, 0-3). Quentin Holford tallied a team-high 13 points for Inchelium.
Prep Girls Basketbal
Lakeside 51, West Valley 47: Jocelyn Cook-Cox led three players in double figures with 16 points and Lakeside held off a late rally by West Valley and held on for a 51-47 nonleague-win Tuesday night in Nine Mile Falls. Ashley Cook-Cox and Jenna Widman added 11 points each for Lakeside (3-1), which led by 14 after three quarters. Erin Higbie tallied a team-high 17 points for West Valley (2-2).
Wilbur-Creston 55, Bridgeport 20: Mason Jaeger scored a career-high 18 points and Kaelee Reed and Emily Starzman added 10 apiece as the Wildcats (4-1) jumped ahead early and eased past the host Mustangs. W-C outscored Bridgeport 24-0 in the second quarter and led 35-9 at the half.
Pateros 68, Wilson Creek 19: Pateros implemented an aggressive and effecive press defense and relied on the fast break to power its way to a win. The Nannies outscoresd Wilson Creek 52-9 in the first half.
Reardan 68, Springdale 29: Kelsey Moos led four players in double figures with 17 points and the Indians (4-1, 2-0) routed the host Chargers (3-2, 1-1). Katy Burge had 16 points, Chantel Heath had 15 and Maddie Johnson chipped in 12 for Reardan, which forced 26 turnovers. Skyla Hall tallied 12 points for Springdale.
Colfax 54, Davenport 27: Nicole Sheer scored 12 and Amara Huber added 11 as the Bulldogs (6-0, 3-0) defeated the host Gorillas (1-5, 0-2). Chrissy Hannemann led Davenport with eight points.
Northwest Christian 55, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 19: Chanel Knight scored 16 points and Hannah Dietzen added 15 points and 12 rebounds as the Crusaders (5-0, 2-0) topped the visiting Broncos (0-3, 0-2). Northwest Christian held Lind-Ritzville/Sprague scoreless in the second quarter.
St. George’s 40, Liberty 12: Taryn Stamper, Alex Wert and Hannah Kwasman all scored eight points as the Dragons (2-4, 1-1) locked down defensively and beat the host Lancers (1-4, 0-2). Liberty committed 20 turnovers and struggled against St. George’s pressure defense.
Northeast 1B
Inchelium 54, Northport 21: Olivia Williams scored 19 points and Javahni Andrews added 15 as the Hornets (2-2, 2-1) pulled away in the second half and beat the visiting Mustangs (2-4, 0-3). Maraia Zacherle added eight points for Inchelium, which outscored Northport 33-11 in the second half. Kassie Guglielmino tallied a team-high seven points for the Mustangs.
Inchelium 54, Northport 21: Olivia Williams scored 19 points and Javahni Andrews added 15 as the Hornets (2-2, 2-1) pulled away in the second half and beat the visiting Mustangs (2-4, 0-3). Maraia Zacherle added eight points for Inchelium, which outscored Northport 33-11 in the second half. Kassie Guglielmino tallied a team-high seven points for the Mustangs.
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Jim Kershner The Spokesman-Review
Whether new or old, cast iron cookware popular for its even heat, durability
‘Purple tunnel of doom’ to be closed for inaugural
After Sandy, NYC eyes moving power gear higher
Lawmakers seek to rekindle mining reform efforts
Panetta in Afghanistan to meet with Karzai
Indy to replace entire fleet with electric, hybrid
Court ruling on Ill. gun ban sets stage for fight
To give on the street? In cities, a daily calculus
Leading Democrat calls foreign aid system outmoded
Lawmakers seek to rekindle mining reform efforts
Panetta in Afghanistan to meet with Karzai
Indy to replace entire fleet with electric, hybrid
Court ruling on Ill. gun ban sets stage for fight
To give on the street? In cities, a daily calculus
Leading Democrat calls foreign aid system outmoded
from The Wenatchee World
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| DOWNTOWN CASHMERE, 1903: Cashmere was still called Mission when this 1903 photo was taken on the main street in front of L.N. Wilcox’s general store. Those in the photo include Joel Treadwell, L.N. Wilcox, Alice Brisky Lee, Ethel Wilcox Fimple and Bill Lessinger. The Wilcox store building was later torn down and the Wilcox home which adjoined the back of the store was moved. The nearby Jarchow and Johnson building was destroyed by fire in 1928. |
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Menorahs bring back Hanukkah memories
Obama and Boehner get along fine; politics is the problem
‘Serious differences’ remain in talks
Numerous genetic mutations are new, DNA study finds
Scalia says his writing on gays reflected society’s sensibilities
More than 1 million faithful followers tweeted
114 countries back new Syrian coalition
States begin giving driver’s licenses to young immigrants
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Wyoming weighs sound of silencers for hunting
Number of chronically homeless drops
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Nurse fights mandatory flu shot on principle
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