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from The Daily Beast
Full Text and Video of Marco Rubio's State of the Union Response
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from KHQ Local News (NBC Spokane)
Earth-Buzzing Asteroid May Be Worth Billions
Analysis: Minimum wage plan a new test for Obama
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from New York Times
Obama’s 2013 State of the Union Address
from POLITICO
Tea party State of the Union 2013 rebuttal: Rand Paul response (full text, video)
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Still no federal word on whether I-502 is target
Spokane voters pass library, police measures
Supermajority tax proposition has narrow lead, but it could be days before it is decided
Sandy was second costliest in U.S.
Prominent capital defense attorney revisits Duncan case
Choice not to appeal death term reviewed
Crime at empty center threatens schools deal
School board votes tonight on withdrawal
Retired appeals Judge John Schultheis dies
Friends remember longtime jurist as compassionate, dedicated
Gun bill, lawmaker draw ire of NRA
Measure will expand background checks
January surplus shrinks U.S. deficit
The federal government reported a rare surplus for January and is on track to run the lowest annual deficit since President Barack Obama took office.
The Treasury Department said Tuesday that the government took in a surplus of $2.9 billion in January, helped by nearly $9 billion more in Social Security taxes. Last month Congress and the White House allowed a temporary cut in Social Security taxes to expire.
Through the first four months of the 2013 budget year, the deficit has grown $290.4 billion. That’s nearly $60 billion lower than the same period a year ago.
Job openings, hiring down in December
WASHINGTON – Employers advertised fewer jobs in December and cut back on hiring, suggesting many were cautious at the end of the year.
Job openings dropped 4.6 percent in December from November to 3.62 million, the Labor Department said Tuesday. November’s openings were revised higher.
Employers hired 4.2 million people, a 4.8 percent drop and the fewest in a year.
One positive sign: Employers cut just 1.57 million jobs, the fewest layoffs on records dating back to 2001.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey, also known as JOLTS, calculates total hiring, layoffs and quits.
British suppliers raided on horse meat suspicion
LONDON – British authorities on Tuesday raided a slaughterhouse and a meat processing company suspected of selling horse meat labeled as beef for kebabs and burgers, shutting them down temporarily and seizing all the meat found.
It was the first time since the growing scandal broke across Europe that horse meat being marketed as beef has been traced to suppliers in Britain, officials said, raising questions about how widespread the practice is.
Millions of burgers and frozen meals have been recalled around Europe and many accusations have been made, but so far it’s not clear how horse meat got introduced into so many beef products. French authorities have already pointed to an elaborate supply chain that involved Romanian butchers and Dutch and Cypriot traders that resulted in horse meat disguised as beef.
Britain’s Food Standards Agency said it suspended production at the Peter Boddy slaughterhouse in northern England’s Yorkshire and a company it allegedly supplied horse carcasses to, Farmbox Meats, in west Wales. The agency said it was investigating how “meat products, purporting to be beef for kebabs and burgers, were sold when they were in fact horse.”
“It is shocking that we actually found this practice going on within the U.K.,” Environment Secretary Owen Patterson said.
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Editorial: Put wildlife, recreation program high on listFull Text and Video of Marco Rubio's State of the Union Response
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from Forbes
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Earth-Buzzing Asteroid May Be Worth Billions
Analysis: Minimum wage plan a new test for Obama
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from Natural Society
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from New York Times
Obama’s 2013 State of the Union Address
The text as prepared for delivery of President Obama’s State of the Union Address, as provided by the White House
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Tea party State of the Union 2013 rebuttal: Rand Paul response (full text, video)
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from Popular Science
A Map Of Where Drones Are Allowed In The U.S.
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from The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)
Obama proposes initiatives on jobs, gun control, energy
‘We can fix this - and we will’
State of the Union highlightsA Map Of Where Drones Are Allowed In The U.S.
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from The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)
Obama proposes initiatives on jobs, gun control, energy
‘We can fix this - and we will’
Region’s lawmakers split on speech
Senate to vote on defense pick
Hagel clears panel despite opposition
Bill targets non-Indian crimes
Tribes could prosecute domestic violence suspects
U.S. options narrow as Korea risk expands
North Korea’s nuclear test seen as international threat
Security Council adopts tough tone
Cabin where fugitive ex-cop took refuge goes up in flames
Body reportedly found in aftermath
Senate to vote on defense pick
Hagel clears panel despite opposition
Bill targets non-Indian crimes
Tribes could prosecute domestic violence suspects
U.S. options narrow as Korea risk expands
North Korea’s nuclear test seen as international threat
Security Council adopts tough tone
Body reportedly found in aftermath
Christopher Dorner’s license found in burned cabin
Idaho House freshmen band together on exchange bill
Huge turnout at Spokane forum on marijuana legalizationIdaho House freshmen band together on exchange bill
Still no federal word on whether I-502 is target
Spokane voters pass library, police measures
Supermajority tax proposition has narrow lead, but it could be days before it is decided
Sandy was second costliest in U.S.
Prominent capital defense attorney revisits Duncan case
Choice not to appeal death term reviewed
Crime at empty center threatens schools deal
School board votes tonight on withdrawal
Retired appeals Judge John Schultheis dies
Friends remember longtime jurist as compassionate, dedicated
Gun bill, lawmaker draw ire of NRA
Measure will expand background checks
Rally to put focus on climate change
State National Guard has Hanford plans
RICHLAND – The Washington National Guard wants to use 5,000 acres of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation for training grounds.
The Guard also wants to build an armory that would be located near the Hanford Patrol Academy and the Energy Department’s Hazardous Material Management and Emergency Response training center.
There are no Hanford facilities on the 5,000 acres and the armory and training grounds would be compatible with plans for industrial use, the Tri-City Herald reported.
The Energy Department will consider the Guard’s request.
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In brief: From Wire Reports:
RICHLAND – The Washington National Guard wants to use 5,000 acres of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation for training grounds.
The Guard also wants to build an armory that would be located near the Hanford Patrol Academy and the Energy Department’s Hazardous Material Management and Emergency Response training center.
There are no Hanford facilities on the 5,000 acres and the armory and training grounds would be compatible with plans for industrial use, the Tri-City Herald reported.
The Energy Department will consider the Guard’s request.
January surplus shrinks U.S. deficit
The federal government reported a rare surplus for January and is on track to run the lowest annual deficit since President Barack Obama took office.
The Treasury Department said Tuesday that the government took in a surplus of $2.9 billion in January, helped by nearly $9 billion more in Social Security taxes. Last month Congress and the White House allowed a temporary cut in Social Security taxes to expire.
Through the first four months of the 2013 budget year, the deficit has grown $290.4 billion. That’s nearly $60 billion lower than the same period a year ago.
Job openings, hiring down in December
WASHINGTON – Employers advertised fewer jobs in December and cut back on hiring, suggesting many were cautious at the end of the year.
Job openings dropped 4.6 percent in December from November to 3.62 million, the Labor Department said Tuesday. November’s openings were revised higher.
Employers hired 4.2 million people, a 4.8 percent drop and the fewest in a year.
One positive sign: Employers cut just 1.57 million jobs, the fewest layoffs on records dating back to 2001.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey, also known as JOLTS, calculates total hiring, layoffs and quits.
British suppliers raided on horse meat suspicion
LONDON – British authorities on Tuesday raided a slaughterhouse and a meat processing company suspected of selling horse meat labeled as beef for kebabs and burgers, shutting them down temporarily and seizing all the meat found.
It was the first time since the growing scandal broke across Europe that horse meat being marketed as beef has been traced to suppliers in Britain, officials said, raising questions about how widespread the practice is.
Millions of burgers and frozen meals have been recalled around Europe and many accusations have been made, but so far it’s not clear how horse meat got introduced into so many beef products. French authorities have already pointed to an elaborate supply chain that involved Romanian butchers and Dutch and Cypriot traders that resulted in horse meat disguised as beef.
Britain’s Food Standards Agency said it suspended production at the Peter Boddy slaughterhouse in northern England’s Yorkshire and a company it allegedly supplied horse carcasses to, Farmbox Meats, in west Wales. The agency said it was investigating how “meat products, purporting to be beef for kebabs and burgers, were sold when they were in fact horse.”
“It is shocking that we actually found this practice going on within the U.K.,” Environment Secretary Owen Patterson said.
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TrudyRubin Philadelphia Inquirer columnist
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Prep Basketball
District 9 1B Girls
Garfield-Palouse 49, Rosalia 33: Taylor Redman scored 19 points and Alexis Rodriguez added 18 as the Vikings (7-15) beat the Spartans (12-11) in Colfax. Garfield-Palouse outscored Rosalia 17-8 in the final quarter to seal the deal. Mackenzie Reddish tallied a team-high 16 points for the Spartans, who are finished for the season.
Rosalia 61, Colton 49: Craig Nelson and Micah Pittsley scored 14 points apiece to guide the Spartans (12-10) past the Bulldogs (14-9) in Colfax. Rosalia outscored Colton 15-10 in the third quarter and led by 11 points heading into the fourth. Jake Straughan scored 18 points and Dalton Patchen had 17 for the Wildcats, who were eliminated. Rosalia will play Garfield-Palouse on Friday in Colfax in another loser-out game.
Garfield-Palouse 54, Touchet 44: Jesse Lopez led a balanced scoring attack with 13 points and the Vikings (16-6) avoided elimination with a win in Colfax. Wyatt Mitchell had 10 points and Anthony Floyd and Tyler Thurman added nine apiece for Garfield-Palouse.
Ooey-gooey chocolate filled
There’s a sweet surprise for your Valentine in the center of each little cake
A romantic dinner at home
Rich chocolate bark easy to personalize
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from The Star (Grand Coulee, WA)
Obituary
Editorial
Massive document review underway at Grand Coulee police department
Leaky roof complicates process with mold
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from ThatsNonsense.com
Bill Gates Shares $5000 per Share? – Time to Stop Being Gullible
The latest variant in one of the longest running hoaxes to hit the Internet has managed to acquire a degree of viral success, highlighting that many social media users are still willing to circulate obvious hoaxes.
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Wolf photographed near Ardenvoir probably just passing through
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obituary:
Mavis Helen Hughes
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Mavis Helen Hughes, 91, of Coulee City, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. She had been a resident of Coulee City for 37 years and had been a postal carrier. Survivors include her children, Duane Hughes of Auburn and Ronald Hughes of Coulee City. A private family memorial service will be held. Arrangements are by Legacy Memorial Funeral Home.
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obituary:
Harry ‘Lee’ Hanford
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Harry “Lee” Hanford, 88, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. He had been a lifelong resident of Bridgeport and had been a wheat and cattle rancher. Survivors include his wife, Joan Hanford of Bridgeport; his children, Lee J. Hanford of Bridgeport and Jo A. Miller of Chelan; his brother, Francis Hanford of Fresno, Calif.; and his sister, Margaret Socci of Bridgeport. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Bridgeport Cemetery, followed by a luncheon in the commons at Bridgeport High School. Arrangements are by Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan.
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Town’s gay-rights vote was ‘the right thing to do’
Mexico scrambles as violence threatens tourism zones
League champs to decide 2B district title
Liberty Bell survives, Riverside Christian rolls in semifinals
Pateros, Waterville boys lose in overtime
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