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from Space.com
from The Spokesman-Review
NY legislative leaders buckle down on gun controls
Associated Press
Seattle will buy your guns, no questions asked
Amazon.com contributes $30,000 to program
Gene Johnson Associated Press
Right to bear arms
Washington, Idaho allow concealed weapons – under certain conditions
Jody Lawrence-Turner The Spokesman-Review
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Obama considering zero-troop option
U.S. hopes to put pressure on Karzai
Mcclatchy-Tribune
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CIA pick hits Senate snag
Graham threatens to delay nomination
Associated Press
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Suspect in Libya attack freed
Associated Press
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Prison torture lawsuit settled
$5.28 million paid in Abu Ghraib case
Associated Press
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Aid crisis deepens
Food not reaching Syria’s conflict areas
Los Angeles Times
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Venezuela postpones swearing-in
Ailing Chavez in Cuban hospital
Associated Press
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Matisse found 25 years after theft
Associated Press
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2012 shatters U.S. heat record
Scientists attribute the rise to global warming and yearly variations
Seth Borenstein Associated Press
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Duncan had eye on Spokane child
Chilling admission arises at hearing
Betsy Z. Russell The Spokesman-Review
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Feds will review Shell’s Arctic operations
Mcclatchy-Tribune
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In brief: From Wire Reports:
LOS ANGELES – The Boy Scouts of America must release two decades of files detailing sexual abuse allegations after the California Supreme Court refused the organization’s bid to keep the records confidential.
A Santa Barbara County court ruled last year that the files must be turned over to attorneys representing a former Scout who claims a leader molested him in 2007, when he was 13. That leader later was convicted of felony child endangerment.
Last week, the state Supreme Court rejected an appeal from the Boy Scouts to halt the files’ release.
The former Scout’s lawsuit claims the files, which date to 1991 and involve allegations from across the nation, will expose a “culture of hidden sexual abuse” that the Scouts had concealed.
The Boys Scouts of America has denied the allegations and argued that the files should remain confidential to protect the privacy of child victims and of people who were wrongly accused.
It’s not clear how soon the files will become public. The documents are covered by a judge’s protective order and can’t be revealed until they become part of the open court record in the former Scout’s lawsuit.
The Boy Scouts kept internal files on alleged sexual abuse for nearly a century. Through other court cases, the Scouts were forced to reveal files dating from 1960 to 1991.
Pakistanis attack patrol in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India – Pakistani soldiers crossed the cease-fire line in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir on Tuesday and attacked an army patrol, killing two Indian soldiers before retreating back into Pakistani-controlled territory, an Indian army official said.
Pakistan later denied the accusation.
The outbreak of violence was the second in three days in Kashmir, where a cease-fire between the two wary, nuclear-armed rivals has largely held for a decade. Deaths in military exchanges are now uncommon compared to earlier years.
The countries have fought two full-scale wars over Kashmir, the only Muslim-majority state in largely Hindu India.
Australia’s sizzling temperatures cool
COOMA, Australia – Record temperatures across southern Australia cooled today, reducing the danger from scores of raging wildfires but likely bringing only a brief reprieve from the summer’s extreme heat and fire risk.
Australia had its hottest day on record Monday with a nationwide average of 104.59 degrees Fahrenheit, narrowly breaking a 1972 record of 104.31 degrees.
Four of Australia’s hottest 10 days on record have been in 2013.
“There’s little doubt that this is a very, very extreme heat wave event,” Bureau of Meteorology manager of climate monitoring and prediction David Jones said.
No deaths have been reported, although around 100 people haven’t been accounted for since last week when a fire destroyed around 90 homes in the Tasmanian town of Dunalley, east of the state capital of Hobart. Police spokeswoman Lisa Stingel said today it’s likely most of those people simply haven’t checked in with officials.
“There are no reports of missing persons in circumstances that cause us to have grave fears for their safety at this time,” Tasmania Police Acting Commissioner Scott Tilyard said in a statement.
Dorn seeking charter school law changes
SEATTLE – State schools chief Randy Dorn has sent a letter to legislative leaders asking them to revise the charter school law to give the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction jurisdiction over the new schools.
Dorn said the law, which was approved by voters in November, is unconstitutional because it establishes a separate system of public schools, run by an independent, unelected agency. The state constitution says the superintendent of public instruction is in charge of all matters pertaining to public schools.
He said the problem can be easily fixed by a simple amendment.
Dorn also expressed these concerns before the election and has threatened to file a lawsuit to fix the problem.
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Fairchild on short list to get new tanker
One of four possible first homes for first KC-46As
Jim Camden The Spokesman-Review
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Providence buys practice
Stevens County medical provider lacked funds to expand
The Spokesman-Review
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Tour bus company banned from U.S.
Canadian firm faced safety issues before Oregon crash
Steven Dubois Associated Press
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Universities seek deal on tuition
Presidents asking for $225 million in state funding
Associated Press
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U.S. consumer debt increases on auto, school loans
Martin Crutsinger Associated Press
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Zapping bread could prevent mold growth
Company says microwave process eliminates need for preservatives
Betsy Blaney Associated Press
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opinion:
Editorial: Health care cost controls must not be undermined
Israelis committed to peace
frida ghitis Miami Herald global affairs writer
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Prep Girls Basketball
Northeast 2B
Reardan 62, Northwest Christian 57: Kelsey Moos scored 12 of her game-high 28 points in the third quarter and grabbed 15 rebounds as Reardan stayed undefeated in the Northeast 2B League with a 62-57 win over Northwest Christian Tuesday night in Reardan. Chantel Heath added 21 points for the Indians (12-1, 7-0), who outscored the Crusaders 17-12 in the third quarter after trailing by a point at halftime. Treasure Farmer had 16 points and Courtney Gray added 14 for Northwest Christian (10-2, 5-2), which hit six 3-pointers. The teams will meet again Jan. 19 at Northwest Christian.
St. George’s 59, Springdale 46: Brenna Russell had 23 points, seven rebounds and five blocks and Alex Wert added 22 points and 11 boards as the Dragons (6-7, 4-3) pulled away late and beat the visiting Chargers (6-7, 2-5). St. George’s outscored Springdale 18-9 in the fourth to seal the deal. Taylor Smith made 5 of 8 3-pointers and finished with a team-high 19 points for the Chargers.
Colfax 55, Liberty 21: The Bulldogs (11-2, 7-1) opened the game on a 15-2 run and eased past the visiting Lancers (2-11, 0-7). Nicole Sheer had 14 points and eight rebounds and Amelie Bruya added 13 points and five steals for Colfax.
Davenport 52, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 42: Chrissy Hannemann scored a game-high 18 points and the Gorillas (4-9, 2-5) beat the visiting Broncos (4-8, 2-5). Brooke Pichette and Dalyn Killian combined for 21 points for Lind-Ritzville/Sprague.
Northeast A
Riverside 49, Kettle Falls 35: Courtney Davis scored a season-high 31 points and added 12 rebounds and nine steals as the Rams (7-5, 3-2) beat the visiting Bulldogs (4-7, 0-5). Kettle Falls was led by Josie Stanard’s 14 points.
Chewelah 33, Medical Lake 30: Katelyn Garner scored nine points and the Cougars (5-7, 2-3) held on to beat the host Cardinals (5-8, 1-5). Medical Lake’s potential game-tying 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter fell short.
Freeman 52, Lakeside 30: The Scotties (12-0, 5-0) opened the game on a 15-3 run and east past the Eagles (9-4, 3-2) in Nine Mile Falls. Sierra McGarity scored 12 points and Katie Vold and Alisha Sorensen added 10 apiece for Freeman. Lakeside was led Ashley Cook-Cox, who scored 13 points.
Northeast 1B
Wilbur-Creston 65, Wellpinit 39: The Wildcats (9-3, 2-1) exploded for 28 third-quarter points and Wilbur-Creston routed the visiting Redskins (5-9, 1-2). Kaelee Reed and Brianne Goodlake scored 12 points apiece for the Wildcats.
Valley Christian 34, St. Michael’s 33: Lindy Riggan had 22 points, eight rebounds and four steals as the Panthers (1-9, 1-2) came from behind to beat the visiting Warriors (1-10, 0-3). Valley Christian trailed by five points at the end of the third, but outscored St. Michael’s 10-4 in the final quarter. Macaela Shelley and Brittani Urann had eight points apiece to lead the Warriors.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline 62, Odessa-Harrington 17: Reinnee Rockett and Karlee Martin scored 17 points apiece – a career-high for Rocket – as the Warriors (8-5, 3-0) overwhelmed the visiting Titans (4-9, 2-1). Kendall Todd led Odessa-Harrington with 11 points.
Columbia 38, Selkirk 33: Shahnoa Williams and Elizabeth Larrew scored 13 points apiece to guide the Lions (8-5, 5-1) past the Rangers (4-6, 2-4) in Hunters. Jessika Reiber and Katie Couch combined for 27 points for Selkirk.
Southeast 1B
Tekoa-Oakesdale 38, Rosalia 21: Courtenay Perry and Mattie Jo Johnson scored eight points apiece as the Nighthawks (9-2, 6-2) beat the host Spartans (8-4, 5-3). Mackenzie Reddish led Rosalia with 10 points.
Colton 62, Garfield-Palouse 11: The Wildcats (10-1, 8-0) outscored the Vikings 22-3 in the first quarter and eased to the win at Garfield-Palouse (2-10, 2-6). Payton Meyer scored 16 points for Colton.
Prep Boys Basketball
Northeast A
Chewelah 47, Medical Lake 37: Ben Johnstone and Derek Smith combined for 27 points as the Cougars (9-3, 5-0) came alive in the second half and beat the host Cardinals (8-5, 5-1). Chewelah outscored Medical Lake 33-17 in the second half to erase a six-point halftime deficit.
Lakeside 53, Freeman 44: Conner Moffatt scored 16 points and Coleton Collins added 13 points and eight rebounds as the Eagles (4-9, 3-2) pulled away in the second half and beat the Scotties (1-11, 1-4) in Nine Mile Falls. Jake Paukert tallied a game-high 17 points for Freeman.
Riverside 49, Kettle Falls 41: Andrew Kramer had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead the Rams (3-9, 1-4) past the visiting Bulldogs (5-6, 1-4). Kettle Falls rallied in the second half, but couldn’t overcome a 17-point halftime deficit.
Northeast 2B
Colfax 56, Liberty 45: Brandon Gfeller made four 3-pointers and finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds as the Bulldogs (10-3, 5-2) beat the visiting Lancers (7-6, 3-4). Ryan Thayer and Zack Kunkel combined for 23 points for Liberty.
Northwest Christian 64, Reardan 56: Nick Kiourkas led three players in double figures with 20 points and the Crusaders (10-3, 5-2) edged the host Indians (4-9, 2-5). Nick Brockman tallied a game-high 30 points for Reardan.
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 52, Davenport 39: The Broncos (11-2, 5-2) took control in the fourth quarter and beat the host Gorillas (6-7, 1-6). Dylan Hartz scored 15 points and Connor O’Neill added 10 for Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, which made made 11 of 14 free throws in the fourth and outscored Davenport 19-7. Josh Likkel led the Gorillas with a game-high 24 points.
St. George’s 69, Springdale 23: Erik Muelheims led three players in double figures with 16 points and the Dragons (12-1, 7-0) overwhelmed the visiting Chargers (0-13, 0-7). Dexter Sienko added 14 points, 10 rebounds and six steals for St. George’s. Springdale was led by Josh Anderson’s 13 points.
Northeast 1B
Selkirk 58, Columbia 20: Dominic Cain scored 19 points and Avery Miller added 16 as the Rangers (8-3, 5-1) dumped the Lions (0-12, 0-7) in Hunters. Cole Dawson added nine points as Selkirk built a 33-11 lead at halftime.
Valley Christian 70, St. Michael’s 25: Bo Piersol scored 23 points and Nick Cox added 18 points and 14 rebounds as the Panthers (5-6, 1-2) overwhelmed the visiting Warriors (1-10, 0-3). Valley Crhistian held a 61-22 rebounding advantage.
Almira/Coulee-Hartline 57, Odessa-Harrington 50: Thunder Wellhausen scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the Warriors (5-6, 1-2) held on to beat the visiting Titans (8-5, 2-1). Jake Johanson added nine points – all coming in the second quarter – for ACH. Stetson Sanford led three Odessa-Harrington players in double figures with 19 points.
Wellpinit 74, Wilbur-Creston 49: A.J. Kieffer had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Brodie Ford made 5 of 8 3-pointers and scored 23 points as the Redskins (10-3, 3-0) routed the host Wildcats (7-5, 2-1). Wellpinit opened the third quarter on a 17-0 run.
Southeast 1B
Garfield-Palouse 59, Colton 52: Freshman Matt Holbrook scored a team-high 20 points and added four steals and four rebounds as the Vikings (9-3, 6-2) beat the visiting Wildcats (8-4, 6-2). Jesse Lopez added 15 points, eight rebounds and seven steals for Garfield-Palouse. Colton’s Jake Straughan had 24 points and Dalton Patchen had 19 points and 20 rebounds.
Pomeroy 42, LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus 40: Tanner Feider’s short jumper with 3 seconds left gave the Pirates (9-2, 6-2) a win over the visiting Tigercats (11-1, 7-1). Pomeroy’s Riley Bott then blocked a deep 3-point attempt to preserve the win.
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Landers goes hog wild with column
Rich Landers The Spokesman-Review
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food:
Reuben gets a makeover with salmon
Sara Moulton Associated Press
Mouth-watering renditions for every taste – from mini to jumbo, sticky to sweet
Sarah Gish The Kansas City Star
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from The Wenatchee World
Divided legislators may consider sharply differing gun-policy laws
More than 1,000 to rally on Sunday
The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times
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sports:
Okanogan skid continues vs. Goats
Prep roundup
By World sports staff
By World sports staff
Brewster proves CTL dominance
Bears girls remain unbeaten with 52-38 win over Cashmere
By Doug Flanagan World staff writer
Bears girls remain unbeaten with 52-38 win over Cashmere
By Doug Flanagan World staff writer
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