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Information from some sites may not be reliable, or may not be vetted.
Some sources may require subscription.
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from Astronomy Now Magazine
Race to detect gravitational waves intensifies
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from Breitbart
HILLARY LOSING SUPPORT IN SWING STATES DUE TO EMAIL SCANDAL–TRAILS RAND PAUL IN PA
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from Conciliar Post
Words come and go. Meanings shift. Epic, for example, meant “grand” or “heroic” in its adjective use not ten years ago; now if you make a friend a decent sandwich when he drops by for lunch, he might call it epic without any irony whatsoever. As annoying as such a phenomenon may be for the purist, or the stubborn, or the elderly, shifts in word usage simply aren’t worth fighting over in most cases. In this case, however, we’ve arrived at the point where words indicating the opposite poles of supernatural good and evil have been tethered together as synonyms in the popular imagination. The roads to Heaven and Hell overlap in speech and thought, and both are lined with chocolate cake.
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from Daily Kos
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Fox News Joins With White Supremacists To Suppress Academic Freedom
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from Esquire
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
David Brooks Would Like You To Lower Your Voice
In which David Brooks would like gay people to lower their voices.
Before we deal with the well-mannered moral monster that is David Brooks, we should dispense with some of the WeaselSpeak that has attended Mike Pence's successful attempt at killing his tourist economy.
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Fox News Joins With White Supremacists To Suppress Academic Freedom
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from Esquire
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
David Brooks Would Like You To Lower Your Voice
In which David Brooks would like gay people to lower their voices.
Before we deal with the well-mannered moral monster that is David Brooks, we should dispense with some of the WeaselSpeak that has attended Mike Pence's successful attempt at killing his tourist economy.
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from Forum for Middle East Understanding
(FFMU) (Shoebat.com) [Information from this site may be questionable.]SHOCKING AND AMAZING: Erdogan Has Now Declared Himself To Be GOD
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from Independent Journal Review
Reid’s Shameless Response When Confronted About Lie That May Have Cost Romney the Presidency
Arkansas passes 'religious freedom' bill, goes to governor
Arkansas lawmakers Tuesday passed that state's version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Economic Inequality: It’s Far Worse Than You Think
The great divide between our beliefs, our ideals, and reality
from The Seattle Times
GOP senator stops minimum- wage hike in Olympia
Sen. Michael Baumgartner, R-Spokane, announced Tuesday he wouldn’t be giving the minimum-wage bill a committee vote. House Bill 1355, sponsored by Democrats to phase in a new $12 state minimum wage over four years passed on a party-line vote in the House and provoked a sharp debate along the way. But Baumgartner, who chairs the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, canceled his committee’s Wednesday meeting — the last day for House bills to get a committee vote and advance in the Senate.
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Jail guard justified in shooting at fleeing inmate, prosecutor rules
Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell ruled Tuesday that a Spokane County Detention Officer was justified in shooting at a fleeing jail inmate inside Deaconess Hospital in July.
Idaho Senate kills House-passed tax bill
Sweeping legislation to remove Idaho’s sales tax from groceries, lower top income tax rates and raise the gas tax went down to unanimous defeat in the Idaho Senate on Tuesday, just a day after passing the House.
Arkansas follows Indiana in passing law some say could be used to discriminate
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence asked lawmakers Tuesday to send him a clarification of the state’s new religious-freedom law later this week, while Arkansas legislators passed a similar measure, despite criticism that it is a thinly disguised attempt to permit discrimination against gays.
Nuclear talks with Iran extended
With stubborn disputes unresolved, negotiators extended nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers past a self-imposed Tuesday midnight deadline in an effort to hammer out the outline of an agreement.
Two elementary schools locked down after phone threats
Jefferson school in Spokane, and Betz school in Cheney have been cleared
North Idaho girl reports being abducted and assaulted
North Idaho authorities are investigating a reported abduction and sexual assault involving a teenage girl near Hayden but are having difficulty corroborating the attack.
Senate leaders roll out competing budget plan
OLYMPIA — In a counter to House Democrats, Senate Republicans released a budget that cuts college tuition, sends an extra $1.2 billion to public schools and has no general tax increase. The $38 billion spending plan has less money than the Democratic proposal for raises for teachers and state employees, less for early learning programs and more for health care programs.
Gusty winds, cooler temps arriving today
A change in weather back to the cool side of spring is going to bring gusty winds and scattered showers and thunderstorms to the Inland Northwest.
Idaho lawmakers rewrite resolution after concerns raised by Turkish consulate
It’s been 13 years since a non-binding memorial in the Idaho Legislature caused an international incident, but lawmakers have quickly reworked a memorial about human rights and religious freedom in Turkey after hearing concerns from the Turkish consulate.
Iran deal still in doubt
Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program reached a critical phase Monday with diplomats struggling to overcome substantial differences just a day before a deadline for the outline of an agreement. With today’s target date for a framework accord just hours away, the top diplomats from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany were meeting with Iran to try to bridge remaining gaps and hammer out an understanding that would serve as the basis for a final accord to be reached by the end of June.
Egg hunt to control turkeys proposed
Turkeys, which are not native to Washington, have expanded their range across the eastern half of the state in the past 20 years. In the city, state wildlife officials estimate the South Hill now has more than 120 turkeys. The number has grown since 2008, when Fish and Wildlife first began focusing on turkey removal, Bennett said.
Projects to increase, improve routes for cyclists gain support in Spokane
In all, 2015 will see about 13 miles of new dedicated lanes or separated paths, adding to the more than 100 miles of bikeways within city limits.
Astronaut’s twin pranks NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly’s identical twin pulled a fast one on NASA right before his brother blasted off on a one-year space station mission. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden told Kelly on Monday that he almost had a heart attack when his brother showed up launch morning without his usual mustache late last week. “He fooled all of us,” Bolden said. Mark Kelly’s mustache was “the only way I can tell you two apart.”
Boys-to-girls ratio is even at conception, study finds
In general, about 105 boys are born for every 100 girls worldwide. But back when sperm meets egg, the two sexes are conceived in equal numbers, a new study suggests.
Lawmakers work to buffer religious-objections law
Gov. Mike Pence called off public appearances Monday and sports officials planned an “Indy Welcomes All” campaign ahead of this weekend’s NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis as lawmakers scrambled to quiet the firestorm over a new law that has much of the country portraying Indiana as a state of intolerance.
Crash, shooting at NSA leaves one dead
Two men dressed as women smashed a stolen car into a police vehicle after they disobeyed commands at the closely guarded gates of the National Security Agency on Monday, prompting police to open fire. One of the men died, the other was injured and a police officer also was taken to a hospital. Details remained unclear hours later.
U.S. offers 28 percent emissions reduction
In a highly anticipated announcement, the United States will offer a roughly 28 percent emissions cut as its contribution to a major global climate treaty nearing the final stages of negotiation, according to people briefed on the White House’s plans.
In brief: U.S. appeals immigration ruling
The Justice Department has urged a federal appeals court to lift a temporary hold a judge placed on President Barack Obama’s immigration executive action. The 69-page brief was filed Monday with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ahead of arguments scheduled for next month.
Arizona won’t shield officers’ names
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed legislation Monday requiring law enforcement agencies to keep the names of officers involved in shootings secret for two months, nixing a bill that was inspired by last year’s events in Ferguson, Missouri, and similar incidents around the country.
Church van crashes, killing eight
The congregants of a close-knit Haitian church in Fort Pierce, Florida, gathered Monday around Nicolas Alexis, hoping to learn what happened to 18 friends and loved ones who had been expected to return that morning from a late Palm Sunday service.
Obama heading to Kenya as president
President Barack Obama will make his first trip as president to Kenya, the country of his father’s birth.
Saudis ramp up Yemen action
Saudi-led naval forces imposed a blockade on Yemen’s ports as coalition airstrikes on Monday repelled an advance on the southern port city of Aden by Shiite rebels and forces loyal to a former president, in what appeared to be the most intense day of fighting since the air campaign began five days ago.
In brief: Nigeria election still too close to call
In a cliffhanger of an election, early returns Monday night from half the states showed Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari almost even. The U.S. and Britain warned of “disturbing indications” that the tally could be subject to political interference.
Ex-Israeli premier convicted of fraud
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was convicted Monday of fraud and breach of trust in the retrial of a 7-year-old corruption case accusing him of accepting dollar-stuffed envelopes for years from an American businessman in return for favors, as well as double-billing and falsifying travel expenses.
Records indicate pilot had ‘suicidal tendencies,’ prosecutors say
How could someone once diagnosed with suicidal tendencies get a job as a commercial pilot, entrusted with the lives of hundreds of people? That’s the question being asked after officials confirmed Monday that Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz received lengthy psychotherapy before receiving his pilot’s license.
Idaho House passes sweeping tax reforms
The Idaho House endorsed sweeping tax changes Monday that would increase taxes for middle-income Idahoans and cut taxes for the state’s wealthiest, according to two new analyses. The bill also would eliminate the sales tax on food and raise the gas tax.
Suspicious house fires put family’s renovation plans on hold
Suspicious Sunday morning fires on the lower South Hill have put one woman’s plans to revitalize the street temporarily on hold. The fire, reported just after 6 a.m. Sunday, damaged houses at 351, 359 and 363 E. Fifth Ave., all adjacent to Interstate 90. Flames spread quickly, causing firefighters to upgrade the blaze to a three-alarm fire.
Brief total lunar eclipse coming Saturday
A total lunar eclipse will occur for a short 12 minutes on Saturday, beginning at 4:54 a.m., according to Sky & Telescope online. NASA estimates an even shorter period for the total eclipse of 4 minutes, 43 seconds.
In brief: Man convicted of shooting West Side teen Molly Conley
A jury on Monday found a man not guilty of murder in the drive-by killing of a 15-year-old Seattle girl with Spokane family ties, and instead convicted him of the lesser charge of manslaughter. After deliberating less than two days, jurors in Snohomish County Superior Court also found Erick Walker, 28, guilty of assault and drive-by shooting.
House panel OKs oil-train crew bill
Trains with crude oil coming through Spokane or crossing Washington elsewhere would need larger crews, but those with farm chemicals would not, under a revised bill passed by a House committee Monday.
Committee passes e-cigarette measure
The state could establish rules for advertising and warning labels for e-cigarettes if the federal government doesn’t do it first, under legislation approved by a key House committee Monday.
McMorris Rodgers proposes bill to help ALS patients
Thousands of Americans diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease face the possibility of losing access to their communication technology when making frequent visits to the hospital. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said the rule, which affects ALS patients covered by Medicare, is “bureaucratic nonsense” and has proposed the Steve Gleason Act in Congress to solve the problem. The bill is named after Washington State University and NFL player Gleason, who revealed in 2011 he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder that affects roughly 30,000 Americans.
Washington teachers union opposes bill tying evaluations to test scores
Members of Washington’s largest teachers union gathered on the Capitol campus Monday to oppose a bill that would tie teacher evaluations – and, potentially, salaries – to student test scores. The Washington Education Association opposed Senate Bill 5748, an attempt to win back control of federal funding granted under the No Child Left Behind Act. Because the state failed to meet the requirements of that law, that student achievement be considered in teacher evaluations, school districts lost the power to decide how they spend roughly $40 million for disadvantaged students.
Business briefs: Toyota cuts price of automatic braking safety devices
Those pricey high-tech systems that automatically stop or slow your car if it’s about to run into something are getting a lot cheaper.
McDonald’s to test all-day breakfast
A McMuffin for dinner? It might happen, as McDonald’s plans to test an all-day breakfast at some locations in the San Diego area starting next month.
Consumer spending inches up in February
U.S. consumers spent just slightly more in February even though their income rose by a healthy amount. But economists hope bigger paychecks will give spending a bigger boost in the coming months.
Pending home sales jump in West, Midwest
More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in February, evidence the spring buying season could open strong after sluggish sales for much of the winter.
Volvo announces U.S. assembly plant
Volvo Cars is planning to build its first U.S. assembly plant as part of a push to increase sales here.
Hecla has eye on long term with deal to buy Rock Creek Mine
Through a $20 million stock deal expected to close in the second quarter, Hecla Mining Co. would purchase Revett Mining, the owner of the Rock Creek deposit. It’s one of the richest undeveloped mineral properties in North America, with an estimated 229 million ounces of silver and 2 billion pounds of copper.
BNSF adds safety rules for crude oil trains
BNSF has started taking additional safety measures for crude oil shipments because of four recent high-profile derailments in the U.S. and Canada, the railroad said Monday. Under the changes, BNSF is slowing crude oil trains to 35 mph in cities with more than 100,000 people and increasing track inspections near waterways. The Fort Worth, Texas-based railroad also is stepping up efforts to find and repair defective wheels before they can cause derailments.
Stories of female surgeons shared in new anthology
New hope to slowing, stopping kidney disease in children
Cord-blood banking expands across region
Obituary: Slater, Donald George
6 Jan 1923 - 26 Mar 2015 Wilbur, Spokane
Obituary: Burke, Marilyn Joy
13 Jul 1931 - 17 Mar 2015 Spokane
A of G missionary 33 years on Guam
Reid’s Shameless Response When Confronted About Lie That May Have Cost Romney the Presidency
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from KHQ Local News (NBC Spokane)
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
Arkansas passes 'religious freedom' bill, goes to governor
Arkansas lawmakers Tuesday passed that state's version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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from Scientific American
Economic Inequality: It’s Far Worse Than You Think
The great divide between our beliefs, our ideals, and reality
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from The Seattle Times
GOP senator stops minimum- wage hike in Olympia
Sen. Michael Baumgartner, R-Spokane, announced Tuesday he wouldn’t be giving the minimum-wage bill a committee vote. House Bill 1355, sponsored by Democrats to phase in a new $12 state minimum wage over four years passed on a party-line vote in the House and provoked a sharp debate along the way. But Baumgartner, who chairs the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, canceled his committee’s Wednesday meeting — the last day for House bills to get a committee vote and advance in the Senate.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Jail guard justified in shooting at fleeing inmate, prosecutor rules
Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell ruled Tuesday that a Spokane County Detention Officer was justified in shooting at a fleeing jail inmate inside Deaconess Hospital in July.
Idaho Senate kills House-passed tax bill
Sweeping legislation to remove Idaho’s sales tax from groceries, lower top income tax rates and raise the gas tax went down to unanimous defeat in the Idaho Senate on Tuesday, just a day after passing the House.
Arkansas follows Indiana in passing law some say could be used to discriminate
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence asked lawmakers Tuesday to send him a clarification of the state’s new religious-freedom law later this week, while Arkansas legislators passed a similar measure, despite criticism that it is a thinly disguised attempt to permit discrimination against gays.
Nuclear talks with Iran extended
With stubborn disputes unresolved, negotiators extended nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers past a self-imposed Tuesday midnight deadline in an effort to hammer out the outline of an agreement.
Two elementary schools locked down after phone threats
Jefferson school in Spokane, and Betz school in Cheney have been cleared
North Idaho girl reports being abducted and assaulted
North Idaho authorities are investigating a reported abduction and sexual assault involving a teenage girl near Hayden but are having difficulty corroborating the attack.
Senate leaders roll out competing budget plan
OLYMPIA — In a counter to House Democrats, Senate Republicans released a budget that cuts college tuition, sends an extra $1.2 billion to public schools and has no general tax increase. The $38 billion spending plan has less money than the Democratic proposal for raises for teachers and state employees, less for early learning programs and more for health care programs.
Gusty winds, cooler temps arriving today
A change in weather back to the cool side of spring is going to bring gusty winds and scattered showers and thunderstorms to the Inland Northwest.
Idaho lawmakers rewrite resolution after concerns raised by Turkish consulate
It’s been 13 years since a non-binding memorial in the Idaho Legislature caused an international incident, but lawmakers have quickly reworked a memorial about human rights and religious freedom in Turkey after hearing concerns from the Turkish consulate.
Iran deal still in doubt
Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program reached a critical phase Monday with diplomats struggling to overcome substantial differences just a day before a deadline for the outline of an agreement. With today’s target date for a framework accord just hours away, the top diplomats from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany were meeting with Iran to try to bridge remaining gaps and hammer out an understanding that would serve as the basis for a final accord to be reached by the end of June.
Turkeys, which are not native to Washington, have expanded their range across the eastern half of the state in the past 20 years. In the city, state wildlife officials estimate the South Hill now has more than 120 turkeys. The number has grown since 2008, when Fish and Wildlife first began focusing on turkey removal, Bennett said.
Projects to increase, improve routes for cyclists gain support in Spokane
In all, 2015 will see about 13 miles of new dedicated lanes or separated paths, adding to the more than 100 miles of bikeways within city limits.
Astronaut Scott Kelly’s identical twin pulled a fast one on NASA right before his brother blasted off on a one-year space station mission. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden told Kelly on Monday that he almost had a heart attack when his brother showed up launch morning without his usual mustache late last week. “He fooled all of us,” Bolden said. Mark Kelly’s mustache was “the only way I can tell you two apart.”
Boys-to-girls ratio is even at conception, study finds
In general, about 105 boys are born for every 100 girls worldwide. But back when sperm meets egg, the two sexes are conceived in equal numbers, a new study suggests.
Lawmakers work to buffer religious-objections law
Gov. Mike Pence called off public appearances Monday and sports officials planned an “Indy Welcomes All” campaign ahead of this weekend’s NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis as lawmakers scrambled to quiet the firestorm over a new law that has much of the country portraying Indiana as a state of intolerance.
Obama invokes Ted Kennedy’s bipartisanship
President Barack Obama challenged today’s quarrelsome political leaders on Monday to emulate the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in the pursuit of compromise, and said a new institute that bears the longtime Massachusetts senator’s name can be as much an antidote to political cynicism as the man once was.
President Barack Obama challenged today’s quarrelsome political leaders on Monday to emulate the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in the pursuit of compromise, and said a new institute that bears the longtime Massachusetts senator’s name can be as much an antidote to political cynicism as the man once was.
Two men dressed as women smashed a stolen car into a police vehicle after they disobeyed commands at the closely guarded gates of the National Security Agency on Monday, prompting police to open fire. One of the men died, the other was injured and a police officer also was taken to a hospital. Details remained unclear hours later.
U.S. offers 28 percent emissions reduction
In a highly anticipated announcement, the United States will offer a roughly 28 percent emissions cut as its contribution to a major global climate treaty nearing the final stages of negotiation, according to people briefed on the White House’s plans.
The Justice Department has urged a federal appeals court to lift a temporary hold a judge placed on President Barack Obama’s immigration executive action. The 69-page brief was filed Monday with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ahead of arguments scheduled for next month.
Arizona won’t shield officers’ names
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed legislation Monday requiring law enforcement agencies to keep the names of officers involved in shootings secret for two months, nixing a bill that was inspired by last year’s events in Ferguson, Missouri, and similar incidents around the country.
Church van crashes, killing eight
The congregants of a close-knit Haitian church in Fort Pierce, Florida, gathered Monday around Nicolas Alexis, hoping to learn what happened to 18 friends and loved ones who had been expected to return that morning from a late Palm Sunday service.
Obama heading to Kenya as president
President Barack Obama will make his first trip as president to Kenya, the country of his father’s birth.
Saudis ramp up Yemen action
Saudi-led naval forces imposed a blockade on Yemen’s ports as coalition airstrikes on Monday repelled an advance on the southern port city of Aden by Shiite rebels and forces loyal to a former president, in what appeared to be the most intense day of fighting since the air campaign began five days ago.
In brief: Nigeria election still too close to call
In a cliffhanger of an election, early returns Monday night from half the states showed Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari almost even. The U.S. and Britain warned of “disturbing indications” that the tally could be subject to political interference.
Ex-Israeli premier convicted of fraud
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was convicted Monday of fraud and breach of trust in the retrial of a 7-year-old corruption case accusing him of accepting dollar-stuffed envelopes for years from an American businessman in return for favors, as well as double-billing and falsifying travel expenses.
Records indicate pilot had ‘suicidal tendencies,’ prosecutors say
How could someone once diagnosed with suicidal tendencies get a job as a commercial pilot, entrusted with the lives of hundreds of people? That’s the question being asked after officials confirmed Monday that Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz received lengthy psychotherapy before receiving his pilot’s license.
Idaho House passes sweeping tax reforms
The Idaho House endorsed sweeping tax changes Monday that would increase taxes for middle-income Idahoans and cut taxes for the state’s wealthiest, according to two new analyses. The bill also would eliminate the sales tax on food and raise the gas tax.
Suspicious house fires put family’s renovation plans on hold
Suspicious Sunday morning fires on the lower South Hill have put one woman’s plans to revitalize the street temporarily on hold. The fire, reported just after 6 a.m. Sunday, damaged houses at 351, 359 and 363 E. Fifth Ave., all adjacent to Interstate 90. Flames spread quickly, causing firefighters to upgrade the blaze to a three-alarm fire.
Brief total lunar eclipse coming Saturday
A total lunar eclipse will occur for a short 12 minutes on Saturday, beginning at 4:54 a.m., according to Sky & Telescope online. NASA estimates an even shorter period for the total eclipse of 4 minutes, 43 seconds.
In brief: Man convicted of shooting West Side teen Molly Conley
A jury on Monday found a man not guilty of murder in the drive-by killing of a 15-year-old Seattle girl with Spokane family ties, and instead convicted him of the lesser charge of manslaughter. After deliberating less than two days, jurors in Snohomish County Superior Court also found Erick Walker, 28, guilty of assault and drive-by shooting.
House panel OKs oil-train crew bill
Trains with crude oil coming through Spokane or crossing Washington elsewhere would need larger crews, but those with farm chemicals would not, under a revised bill passed by a House committee Monday.
Committee passes e-cigarette measure
The state could establish rules for advertising and warning labels for e-cigarettes if the federal government doesn’t do it first, under legislation approved by a key House committee Monday.
McMorris Rodgers proposes bill to help ALS patients
Thousands of Americans diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease face the possibility of losing access to their communication technology when making frequent visits to the hospital. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers said the rule, which affects ALS patients covered by Medicare, is “bureaucratic nonsense” and has proposed the Steve Gleason Act in Congress to solve the problem. The bill is named after Washington State University and NFL player Gleason, who revealed in 2011 he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder that affects roughly 30,000 Americans.
Washington teachers union opposes bill tying evaluations to test scores
Members of Washington’s largest teachers union gathered on the Capitol campus Monday to oppose a bill that would tie teacher evaluations – and, potentially, salaries – to student test scores. The Washington Education Association opposed Senate Bill 5748, an attempt to win back control of federal funding granted under the No Child Left Behind Act. Because the state failed to meet the requirements of that law, that student achievement be considered in teacher evaluations, school districts lost the power to decide how they spend roughly $40 million for disadvantaged students.
Business briefs: Toyota cuts price of automatic braking safety devices
Those pricey high-tech systems that automatically stop or slow your car if it’s about to run into something are getting a lot cheaper.
McDonald’s to test all-day breakfast
A McMuffin for dinner? It might happen, as McDonald’s plans to test an all-day breakfast at some locations in the San Diego area starting next month.
Consumer spending inches up in February
U.S. consumers spent just slightly more in February even though their income rose by a healthy amount. But economists hope bigger paychecks will give spending a bigger boost in the coming months.
Pending home sales jump in West, Midwest
More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in February, evidence the spring buying season could open strong after sluggish sales for much of the winter.
Volvo announces U.S. assembly plant
Volvo Cars is planning to build its first U.S. assembly plant as part of a push to increase sales here.
Hecla has eye on long term with deal to buy Rock Creek Mine
Through a $20 million stock deal expected to close in the second quarter, Hecla Mining Co. would purchase Revett Mining, the owner of the Rock Creek deposit. It’s one of the richest undeveloped mineral properties in North America, with an estimated 229 million ounces of silver and 2 billion pounds of copper.
BNSF adds safety rules for crude oil trains
BNSF has started taking additional safety measures for crude oil shipments because of four recent high-profile derailments in the U.S. and Canada, the railroad said Monday. Under the changes, BNSF is slowing crude oil trains to 35 mph in cities with more than 100,000 people and increasing track inspections near waterways. The Fort Worth, Texas-based railroad also is stepping up efforts to find and repair defective wheels before they can cause derailments.
Lincoln Continental hits showrooms in ’16
Thirteen years after the last Continental rolled off the assembly line, Ford Motor Co. is resurrecting its storied nameplate. The new Continental debuts in concept form at this week’s New York auto show. The production version of the full-size sedan goes on sale next year.
Proposal to boost Washington minimum wage brings varied views
Raising the state’s minimum wage to $12 by 2019 was described as not enough by some and too much by others as a Senate committee provided another forum for what’s become a familiar debate in this session.
Thirteen years after the last Continental rolled off the assembly line, Ford Motor Co. is resurrecting its storied nameplate. The new Continental debuts in concept form at this week’s New York auto show. The production version of the full-size sedan goes on sale next year.
Proposal to boost Washington minimum wage brings varied views
Raising the state’s minimum wage to $12 by 2019 was described as not enough by some and too much by others as a Senate committee provided another forum for what’s become a familiar debate in this session.
If eaten too much or too often, nutritious foods such as avocados, fish and tomatoes can actually have harmful effects
New hope to slowing, stopping kidney disease in children
Cord-blood banking expands across region
Obituary: Slater, Donald George
6 Jan 1923 - 26 Mar 2015 Wilbur, Spokane
Obituary: Burke, Marilyn Joy
13 Jul 1931 - 17 Mar 2015 Spokane
A of G missionary 33 years on Guam
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