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Cheney teen found safe
Jackie Doucette, 15, was found walking up to her house in Cheney at around 8:30 a.m. holding a cat.
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Missing Cheney girl reappears after 10 days
A 15-year-old Cheney girl missing since Thanksgiving showed up at her family’s home this morning. Jacquelynne Rose Doucette “appears to be in good health but is receiving a thorough medical examination,” the FBI said in a news release.
Survivors gather to remember Pearl Harbor attack
Veterans who survived the Pearl Harbor attack that launched the United States into World War II attended today’s 73rd anniversary ceremony with the help of canes, wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Wearing purple orchid lei, about 100 Pearl Harbor and World War II survivors attended the ceremony overlooking a memorial that sits atop sunken battleship USS Arizona.
Hostages killed in Yemen rescue attempt
In the predawn hours Saturday, a team of elite U.S. commandos stepped off a tilt-rotor aircraft into the desolation of central Yemen, intent on rescuing American photojournalist Luke Somers from his militant captors. Their surprise attack was foiled, however, by a militant who was outside, a Defense official said. The extremists began firing wildly, sparking an intense firefight. During the next 10 minutes or so, U.S. forces killed six militants, but one was seen going into the building where Somers and another hostage were held, and exited soon after.
Worthys want their new hotel to ‘wow’ visitors
Like their other projects in Spokane, the Davenport Grand Hotel – soon to be the largest in Spokane – is a personal expression of owners Walt and Karen Worthy.
Body camera use abuts privacy issues
The seemingly simple idea of outfitting police officers with body cameras to capture interactions with citizens has raised concerns across cities in Washington about individual privacy and the scope of the state’s Public Records Act. Police wearing cameras can enter private homes, record rape victims describing their attackers and capture footage of people in the middle of mental health crises. Although identifying details like addresses and Social Security numbers may be blurred or redacted, the resulting footage generally becomes a public record, available to anyone who files a request.
Cassidy wins Louisiana’s U.S. Senate run-of
Republicans capped a banner election year Saturday by ousting Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu, completing a rout of once-invincible Democrats from the Deep South.
In brief: U.S. delays withdrawal of 1,000 troops from AfghanistanRepublicans capped a banner election year Saturday by ousting Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu, completing a rout of once-invincible Democrats from the Deep South.
The U.S. military is delaying withdrawal of up to 1,000 troops through the first few months of 2015, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Saturday. The decision means that up to 10,800 troops, rather than 9,800, could remain in Afghanistan as the U.S.-led combat mission winds down at the end of December.
Bone ID’d as missing Mexican student’s
Nearly 10 weeks after 43 college students in Mexico were kidnapped by police, forensic experts have identified a bone found among remains in a trash dump as belonging to one of the missing men, the school and federal officials said Saturday.
Iran court charges American reporter
A Washington Post reporter detained in Iran for more than four months was formally charged Saturday after a daylong proceeding in a Tehran courtroom, the newspaper reported.
Pakistani soldiers killed a top al-Qaida operative Saturday who was indicted in the U.S. for his alleged involvement in a plot to bomb New York’s subway system, the military said in a statement. The death of Adnan Shukrijumah is the latest blow to the terror organization still reeling from the 2011 killing of leader Osama bin Laden and now largely eclipsed by the militant Islamic State group. It also marks a major achievement for the Pakistani military, which mounted a widespread military operation in the northwest this summer.
Acid reflux is responsible for the sore throat President Barack Obama has complained about for the past couple of weeks, the White House said Saturday, shortly after the president returned from undergoing diagnostic tests at a nearby military hospital.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Dec. 16 on a policy that would refuse the hiring of any smokers. The proposal would impose a 30 percent health-insurance surcharge on employees who smoke or use other tobacco products.
Survivor remembers Pearl Harbor attack
Glenn Sorensen, of Sacramento, is 100 years old, born on the day Germany invaded Belgium in the War to End All Wars. Twenty-seven years later, he looked to a sky filled with warplanes above Hickam Field and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and watched as the world changed again.
Among the roughly 5 million visitors expected in New York this holiday season, at least two are certain to get the royal treatment: Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate. They are to arrive today for the first trip either has made to the United States’ biggest city, and William also is set to visit the nation’s capital for the first time.
Candy Crowley to leave CNN news
Veteran newswoman Candy Crowley is leaving CNN after 27 years.
Daily 15-hour fasting cuts obesity in mice
If obesity is linked to Americans’ 24/7 lifestyles, would it help to reset the clock that dictates our eating? A new study suggests it would, and in ways that go well beyond weight alone.
Remington to replace triggers on millions of rifles
U.S. gunmaker Remington Arms Co. and plaintiffs in two class-action lawsuits have formalized a settlement agreement under which the company will replace the triggers on millions of guns, including its most popular bolt-action rifles.
Massive typhoon hits Philippines, no casualties reported
Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened today.
New Mexico fines U.S. $54 million over violations at nuclear repository
New Mexico on Saturday levied more than $54 million in penalties against the U.S. Department of Energy for numerous violations that resulted in the indefinite closure of the nation’s only underground nuclear waste repository.
Fifth British Columbia farm quarantined for bird flu
Seven countries have imposed trade restrictions on Canadian poultry as a fifth farm in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley was put under quarantine for avian influenza, officials said Saturday.
Two years of legal marijuana mean revenue, but unexpected hurdles
Two years ago this weekend, pot became legal in Washington.
Spokane veteran receives France’s highest honor for WWII service
After receiving the highest medal bestowed by the French government, William H. McIntosh was given a chance to address the several dozen family members and friends who came to the ceremony. But he only said a few words – and not into the mic.
North Idaho sends new crop of lawmakers to state Capitol
North Idaho has a new crew of conservative Republican legislators who took office this past week, even as the rest of the state resisted a push to oust lawmakers who favored a state health insurance exchange proposed by Gov. Butch Otter. Two longtime Idaho lawmakers were ousted: Sen. John Goedde, R-Coeur d’Alene, fell to new Sen. Mary Souza, and Rep. George Eskridge, R-Dover, to new Rep. Sage Dixon. Freshman GOP Rep. Ed Morse also fell to new Rep. Eric Redman.
Tribal doctor returns home to practice at Umatilla clinic
MISSION, Ore. – Rex “Matt” Quaempts holds close memories of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. He grew up here, hunting pheasants in the fields, swimming in the river, sitting in the sweat lodge with his father and playing catcher on his Babe Ruth baseball team. The physician always planned to return to his boyhood home to practice, it just took a little longer than he intended. A few weeks ago, Quaempts finally started seeing patients at the Yellowhawk Community Health Center in Mission.
Parents of gay children challenge evangelical church norms
Glacier park insect threatened by climate change
Climate change is imperiling a rare aquatic insect found only in Glacier National Park, scientists said in a study that underscores how high-elevation species could be particularly vulnerable to global warming.
Spin Control: By any name, it’s a very hopeful scene
The Association of Washington Business Holiday Kids Tree went up in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday. Gov. Jay Inslee flipped the switch for lights on Friday and the Capitol Building is suffused with the smell of noble fir that almost obscures the aroma of bacon cooking in the basement café most mornings. It may be a minor Christmas miracle that no one has resurrected the complaint that if it looks like a Christmas tree and it smells like a Christmas tree, it by gosh by golly ought to be called a Christmas tree.
Lawmakers face new rules on free meals
Washington lawmakers face new rules for meals that lobbyists pay for, starting in January. The Legislature’s ethics board recently set a new limit of 12 free meals that a lawmaker can accept from a lobbyist in any given year.
Eye on Boise: Ysursa advises successor Denney to ‘stay the course’
Idaho Secretary of State Ben Ysursa, as he accepted a major civic engagement award from the City Club of Boise last week, had this message for his successor, Secretary of State-elect Lawerence Denney: “Folks will be watching.”
Nike expansion plan hints of ‘Twilight’ feel
Whether you realize it or not, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the Hoke House. The angular, cantilevered residence in Portland’s West Hills was made semi-famous in the “Twilight” movies and has been lavished with praise in design magazines.
In brief: King County man being tested for Ebola
King County Health officials said a man is being tested for Ebola at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Seven protesters arrested
Seven people were arrested during protests in Seattle over recent grand jury decisions not to indict police officers who killed black men in Missouri and New York.
Idaho teacher wins grant
Melissa Hunt of Stoddard Elementary in the Blackfoot School District found out Friday she was one of five national winners in the Farmers Insurance “Dream Big” initiative.
Man says he wasn’t filming ex
A Billings man accused of placing a camera in his ex-girlfriend’s shower says he put the camera there to watch chickens, not the woman.
Shift in gambling habits leads to cutbacks in state staff
The state Gambling Commission’s total revenue has slipped more than 16 percent since 2005, prompting the agency to cut its staff of 174 to 134 through attrition during that time. Now it’s downsizing again, to the equivalent of 111 full-time employees by mid-2017.
Kathleen Parker: Media magnified Ferguson issues to stoke ratings
Smart Bombs: Where’s the path to an immigration solution?
Editorial: I-594 needs clarity before state creates more gun laws
Guest opinion: Children’s first years of development are most crucial
Guest opinion: Update state’s 1917 public medical school law
Sen. Michael Baumgartner And Rep. Marcus Riccelli
Idaho Power turns to cloud seeding to boost snowpack
Spokane’s Hazen Audel taps skills of indigenous people for Survive the Tribe TV series
Holiday cheer White House style
Holiday music not joy to all of the world
Wreaths a trendy decor for holidays
Ask the Builder: With proper cleaning, brushes can last years
Bus ride reveals Turkey’s delights
Traveling with 42 people for 13 days in a motor coach with a Turkish guide is not the most relaxing way to go. But it is efficient. And cheap. And surprisingly comprehensive.
Use credit wisely when shopping for holidays
Natural approach
Othello dairyman Richard Smith finds niche with grass-fed cows
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Work continues on CdA school
Winton Elementary School is being rebuilt about four blocks south of Kootenai Health near Northwest Boulevard. The $7.27 million project is scheduled to be finished by Aug. 1, 2015, in time for classes next fall.
New car wash to open in CdA
Metro Express Car Wash is taking shape on U.S. Highway 95 in Coeur d’Alene, between Natural Grocers and Aspen Sound. The walls are up on the 9,000-square-foot, $1.6 million building to be finished in April.
Rosauers opens in Suncrest
Spokane’s Rosauers has opened a new store at Highway 291 and Swensen Road in Suncrest. The store cost more than $3.1 million to build and will employ 50. The 32,000-square-foot building includes a pharmacy, full-service meat and seafood counter, bakery and a deli with a Wi-Fi seating area. Rosauers has also added a vehicle gas station, the company’s first fuel service option for its customers.
Taking small-business risks can pay off with big rewards
BBB Tip of the Week
Many people understand the dangers of hackers accessing webcams. A simple fix is to place a sticker over the pinhole camera lens. Perhaps lesser known is the focus of hackers and thieves on wireless cameras used for security. Internet protocol cameras, also called IP or wireless cameras, are often used to monitor homes and small businesses. Nanny cams are usually wireless also. If set up improperly or accessed in an unsecure manner, video data can become open to the public.
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Struggling retailers need holiday cheer
Obituary: Sewell, Robert L. "Bob"
(7 Jun 1934 - 7 Nov 2014)
Obituary: Tebow, Lloyd V.
(15 Mar 1920 - 2 Dec 2014) Odessa
Obituary: Hager, Clark
(27 Jan 1932 - 17 Nov 2014) Spokane Valley
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