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Closure endangers HUD funds

Spokane County could be on the hook for repaying $500,000 in federal money if it cannot replace 23 affordable housing units lost when the Martindale Apartment building in Hillyard closed Friday because its former management company hadn't paid utility bills.

Explosive devices turn up at school

Note to parents: Discourage children from playing catch with bombs.Three tennis balls wrapped in duct tape were found at West Valley School District's Pasadena Park Elementary on Thursday. Spokane sheriff's officials determined the balls were homemade bombs.

Float symbolizes shared grief of reborn Gold Star mothers chapter

In the three decades since the Vietnam War, Spokane's Gold Star Mothers had all but disappeared. Only a handful remained when the chapter was dissolved several years ago.

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Residents prepare for rising water

CATALDO, Idaho – After spotting Jet Skiers cresting waves on the Coeur d'Alene River, emergency management officials are warning people to stay out of the water.

Big night for even smallest outfit

Odessa High School's band director is competing against spring sports as he prepares for the biggest event of the year.

Teachers union votes no confidence in Bergeson

In an unprecedented move during a heated race for state schools chief, members of Washington's powerful teachers union Friday lodged a vote of no confidence against the 12-year incumbent.

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Benewah County Director of Emergency Management Norm Suenkel's name was misspelled in a story on Page B3 on Friday because of a reporter's error.

Man dies when deer hit by car lands on his

A Bonners Ferry man was killed and a woman was injured Friday morning when another car hit a deer and it came through their windshield.

STA sets record for monthly ridership

With gas prices nearing $4 a gallon, the Spokane Transit Authority has set a monthly ridership record, carrying nearly 1 million passengers in April.

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Coeur d'Alene policeKenneth Capello reported Thursday the $1,200 theft of a boat motor from his home on the 2500 block of E. French Gulch Road.

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Marriage licensesWilliam V. Rhoades and Chelsie A. Tomson, both of Spokane.

Camper shot by frightened companion

A man camping near Cataldo suffered a gunshot wound to the hand early Thursday after his friend tried to use a rifle to scare off wild animals but shot him instead.

Approval sought of raceway bids

Spokane County moved closer to owning the former Spokane Raceway Park racing complex Friday when a receiver filed a motion in Superior Court recommending sale of the divided property to five high bidders.

White House unveils plan for spotted owl

PORTLAND – A $489 million Bush administration final recovery plan for the northern spotted owl says that logging, wildfires and an owl cousin remain threats but the bird's population can be restored within 30 years.

UW considers 7 percent tuition increase

SEATTLE – The University of Washington regents are talking about raising tuition 7 percent next fall, the maximum amount allowed in one year.

Lodge owners want bigger dock

SAGLE, Idaho – The Idaho Department of Lands is considering a request to allow expansion of dock space and moorage on North Idaho's Pend Oreille River for a restaurant and hotel.

DAMMED SNAKE

Federal recovery plans for salmon in the lower Snake River have been repeatedly tossed out by a judge because they lacked sound evidence of efficacy. But as residents watch the water rise behind the Lower Granite Dam, they're beginning to wonder if the four lower Snake dams are worth keeping. Read Lewiston resident Dustin Aherin's guest opinion on Sunday's Roundtable page.

As lake refills, history fades again

History revealed by the annual drawdown of Lake Roosevelt will go back into hiding now that spring runoff is refilling the sprawling reservoir.

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Hometown, school: Keller, Texas, Keller High Year recruited: 2005

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Esmeralda Santiago, author of the memoir "When I Was Puerto Rican," will give two lectures, 1 and 7 p.m., and will attend a 3 p.m. showing of the documentary film "Writing a Life," on Thursday at Eastern Washington University. All events are free and open to the public.

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Sewage leak at Hayden Lake

Auditor will examine Empire Health assets

Jail officials see more inmate violence

Raceway needs pit stop

White leaving UI for job in California

Minister's meth conviction tossed despite 'substantial evidence'

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NIC's Stewart to host interviews on KSPS

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Online sales tax starts in July

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Eugster attorney hopeful

Rivers rising fast; many will top flood stage

Boise ombudsman visits Spokane

WSU allows staff four 10-hour days

Man disbarred for draining funds

Festival announces lineup

High court hopefuls debate

Campaign money flowing

Rapid melt has Kootenai residents on flood watch

Dog lover goes to the cats

Doug Clark: Homegrown amenities for SpokAtraz

Raceway tour may have broken meetings laws

In brief: Caregiver Conference held today at Red Lion

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Canadian polygamists under pressure

Seattle buildings vulnerable to quake

Indicted museum director found dead at SeaTac federal prison

Injured biker stranded for days

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Bar owners must remove imported sand from lake

Trapped sea lions likely died of heat

Group expanding China quake relief

Sex offender arrested on burglary, drug charges

In brief: Half-staff flags honor officers

Grant will fund 50 new trees

Shred day event

Rachael Hill's creations on display

Professor arrested on suspicion of soliciting minor

Nine inducted into Honor Society

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Takoda Park gets new foliage

Plant trees, shrubs at Takoda Park

Downtown jail gets nod

Protest cases are not over

Police powers in spotlight

Hundreds testify on proposed wolf rules

Lobbyists cloud 'Sunshine' panel

Warming weather brings flood watch for region's rivers

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In brief: Judge delays Duncan case further

WWI vet is Canadian once again

Valley men plead not guilty in smoke-detector case

PT boat salvaged for parts

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In brief: Assault charges dismissed

Kootenai County considers impact fees

Awaiting quake news an anxious time

Helicopter crash kills four in B.C.

Bison to be hazed into Yellowstone

Band director pleads not guilty

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Average cost of wedding to dip slightly

Spending strength an April surprise

Smart fares well for its size in crash

HP offers cash in EDS buyout

In brief: Unemployment rate slipped in April

Uncertainty guides mixed market

Wales sees a green future

Discount retailers' profits solid

Special day for special dogs

Rights leader retiring from NIC

School chief race draws spirited field

Plane loses power, crashes in Kootenai County

Doug Clark: Need street musicians for charity event

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Man killed in rollover near Deer Park

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CenterStage starts fundraiser

Report outlines human trafficking

Nourishing the spirit

Getting there: Division Street to partially shut down

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Connect: Young voice travels far for epilepsy

Construction complete on EWU Rec Center

In brief: Police search for robbery suspects

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Mother's Day treat ends strong quartet season

Waiting for war

Family, friends honor Army man

Research center cleared by state

Doug Clark: North Side driving ahead? Pack a lunch

Deer Park gives strays three days

In brief: Postal workers gather food donations

Young Marine learns deployment offers no promise of war

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Snake River bill may hinder plan

Taxidermy project to be public spectacle

Bomb remark empties ferry

A day in the life of Bravo Company

Toddler survives 2-story fall out window

Bravo Company's band of brothers

Tribes' ceremonial bison kills get OK

Boise conference will examine fallout from lead ammunition

City to drop July 4 case

Geology degree a hot commodity

Boy's favor for sister turns heavy

Spokane Naval Trophy comes home for a week

Housing woes hit county workers

Hospital, union spar over staffing

Details are murky in killing of Rathdrum man

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Low chinook return closing fisheries early

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Father gets competency hearing

CdA homes tour to benefit institute

Region in brief: Suitcase taken in home invasion

Junior Lilac Parade starts 10 a.m. Saturday

Duncan's psychiatric evaluation sealed

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In brief: Woman says she stabbed man who raped her

Shadle Park will house new city pool

Weber files bid for Position 1 judgeship

Superdelegate Rick Larsen endorses Obama

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Chief Garry statue removed from park

Post office evacuated over letter

Man to spend lottery winnings on Mom

Wild Sky attains wilderness designation

River search fails to find man

In brief: Pregnant smokers focus of program

Nisqually injunction denied, in cigarette sales case

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Sea lion deaths still a mystery

GM to spend $200 million to end strike

Ex-foster child files lawsuit

More potential evidence surfaces in protest case

Popular fishery could get dam

Doug Clark: Videos offer evidence that cops need oversight

In brief: Thermal imager helps in suspect's capture

Tests suggest Columbia River sea lions weren't shot

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Rallying to erase stigma of mental illness

Forum addresses health coverage

Woman accused in killing will undergo mental evaluation

In brief: Women honored by sorority

In brief: Apply for Cheney Youth Commission

In brief: Beach will close for soil cleanup

Lytle lawyers' motions will go before judge

Jail fund vote may share ballot

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Refuge to hold bird walk

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In brief: EWU member gets research grant

In brief: Glen Dow hosts Miss Spokane event

Professor receives national honor

In brief: Former N. Korean prisoner to speak

60,000 dead, missing in cyclone

Police release July 4 videos

Habitat home of her own requires sweat equity

Young musicians flock to Arena

Nurse, hospital named in misconduct suit

Don't let limited budget ruin your Mother's Day meal

State analysis doubts value of grad school for teachers

In brief: Police charge man after girl hit, dies

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Three states seek to retain control of wolves

Prosecutor says man was called snitch, shot

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Martindale deadline extended

Seniors extend hand to frosh

Verner eliminates top staff position

Trumpeter swans set free

'Oleanna' doesn't deliver Mamet

Vandals dump trash in reservoir

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Endangered owls spotted in B.C.

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Disney profits up sharply

Spokane to host 2010 skate event

Violent crime up 30 percent

Finding a plus side to pollution

Doug Clark: Fellow jaywalkers, look out for rollercops

New videos delay trial of protester

Valley pizza landmark burns in apparent burglary

Insurance may not fit financially

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In brief: Suspended officer's jury trial delayed

U.S. issues final salmon protection plan

Beauty the bald eagle to receive artificial beak

'Arms' full of wry humor, great acting

Judge orders Utah 'sham' tribe to pay for excessive suits

In brief: Ex-county official starts new city job

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Investigators say sea lion killers knew what they were doing

Man marries, receives 18-year assault sentence

One death, two chases in busy weekend for WSP

Embedded trap removed from wolf

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Spring blooms big time

Attire, attitudes provide a running commentary

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Connect: Kardong holds a steady pace

Getting There: Construction season off to busy start

Politician, trailblazer for women dies at 92

Familiar levy on Freeman ballot

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Classics Series ends with moving beauty

SWAT team responds to call after couple's dispute

Valley woman scheduled for 'Today'

Protected sea lions had been shot

Art of the run

A burger and DUI to go, please

Spokane Shaver falls victim to the times

Cheney native killed in Iraq on third tour

Nursing home sued over habitual smoker's death

Alaska's Palin takes son's special needs in stride

Border upgrades won't be done by 2010 games

Homicide suspect to be evaluated

Former Washington justice dies

Code guides daily coverage, long-term values

Massive homes

Ballot pits county's needs against calls for wiser budget

Court approves sale of Met affiliate

Cross-country walk inspires women

Sole-enhancing opportunities

Wildlife habitat nearly in hand

Duncan's exam results should be public, media argue

In brief: High schools won't get grants for AP study

Worm may not be unique to Palouse

DOT engineer finds art outlet with 'Burl'

'Morning-after pill' rule still suspended

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Detective's harassment trial starts Monday

Four tribes, feds sign salmon pact

Tribe turns to bison to counter diabetes

In brief: Canadian killed in crash on Highway 2

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Frog-killing fungus now found statewide

Man gets life term in rape, death of girl, 12

Library grand opening today

A day of law and protest

Stalking by proxy is still stalking

Courthouse remodel will evoke history

High court rules convict was wrongly committed

Web site rankles city waste officials

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In brief: Chism explores legal action

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In brief: County gets mixed scores on pollution

City in full bloom for run Sunday

'High School Musical' is shallow but plenty sparkly

Port workers stay off job for May Day protests

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Geared up to give back

Nursing home under review

Doug Clark: WSP's bumbling warrants apology to firefighter

Mind over muscle over hills

Empire suitor criticizes delay

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In brief: Student groups plan community dinner

Grand opening

Weyerhaeuser issues apology for stench

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In brief: Measles outbreak prompts advisory

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State legislator charged after dispute

Report says UW students mistreated on trip

In brief: Soccer association plans food drive

California dreamin'

Clearinghouse of ideas to fight abuse

Raceway purchase stalls park plan

I-1000 advocates raking it in

Push for ethanol is grounding aircraft

Some Duncan secrecy urged

Bloody clothes found at suspect's home

Chism backers push for lawsuit

Interloper to elite runner, she led way for women

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Abuse numbers down; citizens ready to help

WSP says driver on I-90 hit 127 mph

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Thirtymile fire boss strikes plea deal

Man accused of choking boy

UO president to step down next year

Chlamydia cases on the rise

You decide: May 20 election ballots going out this week

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Poverty's role: Experts see nuances, caution against quick conclusions

Hunters' sights on gray wolves

Women's Hearth to hold art show Friday

97-year-old takes it in strides

Doug Clark: Charley leaves captivity with third liver

Feds impose interpreters on town

Richardson gives boost to Gregoire campaign

City picks county for animal control

Policy at Oregon school raises some eyebrows

Van fumes overcome firefighters, paramedics

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In brief: Crash that blocked I-90 investigated

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WSU forestry program may be cut

Federal judge Van Sickle to take senior status

Pullman fixture, drive-in founder Ray Stephens dies

CASA embezzler to serve home detention

McDermott sends Boehner $1.09 million

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Building a life

Area commuters consuming less gas; more choosing bus

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City may pick animal control agency

Walkers make strides against poverty

St. Paschal school to close

In brief: 29-year-old accused of copper wire theft

'Legende' continues to win over listeners

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Another fresh start: Beating addiction, finding a home

WSU scientist recalls breakthrough

Pitter patter of little feet

Full limits, tall tales: Fishing season opens

Doug Clark: Billy Burger puts Wilbur on the map

Man refused liver for using medical marijuana

In brief: Bellingham man found dead after standoff

Pipe bombs found at Coeur d'Alene home

Jumbo squid invading Northwest

Symphony program juxtaposes forgotten, familiar

Boyfriend charged in Seattle death

Las Vegas for children

Threat to salmon?

For some, 'green' means fewer children

Bill Clinton calls on Obama to debate HIllary on rural issues

Child death review system suffers from lack of funding

Sacred Heart stress program helps parents, kids

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Taking water to the mountaintop

WSU, EWU tightening their belts

Survey elicits poignant stories of rebound from childhood abuse

Region in brief: Police seize drugs, cash after car, foot chase

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Names of raceway park bidders remain secret

Memo to firefighters: Take the stairs, please

Remaining rats in overrun house saved

Region in brief: Noise possibly a funnel cloud

Reunions

Idaho rejects request to limit mercury

300 sick in norovirus outbreak

'Brain is programmed' by childhood trauma, researcher says

Maintenance budget shrinks for city trees

Victim of fatal crash had overcome addiction

SCRAPS gets legal custody of eight pit bulls

In brief: NIC advances plans to buy mill site

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Father, son accused of swindling $1.7 million

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In brief: Teen hit by car is in stable condition

Hanford waste-spill settlement reached

Panel discusses environment, human rights

West Coast fishermen face high death rate

Board backs WSU in water rights dispute

WSU to study bee disease

Agents capture sea lions near Bonneville

Bluebirds relocated to San Juans

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Observation gallery: Children's artwork on display

Used needles found at Huetter

Doug Clark: '73 Dodge Dart one way to shrink footprint

RPS lawyer cleared of conflict of interest

A designer bloom for Lilac City

In brief: Gunman robs store, apologizes

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Beetle-infested forest becomes carbon source

New Washington quake faults found

In brief: Junior princesses will ride in parade

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Man charged in firearms robbery

Larry Craig insists he's still effective

Wet winter will slake thirsty West

In brief: Neighbors help capture suspects

Ex-student to testify in rape

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In brief: Singers compete this weekend

Walk for Hunger Sunday at GU

In brief: Guilds' School penny drive Saturday

Business in brief: Jubilant profits up after purchase

Delta, Northwest lose $10.5 billion

CV hosts Karate championships

Senior games, dancing

Art Events coming up

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Trial likely in fire deaths

Ready to make calls for help

Hot spots cool to new state law

Many chances to help children

In brief: Library/center fails; fire proposition passes

Citizenship checks irk San Juan Islanders

In brief: Illness forces Tony Snow to cancel

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Murray says VA official should resign

Scientists studying Arctic haze for clues

Storms aid Oregon tree-thinning job

GU gets money for undergraduate research programs

West side swimmers faint in pool; others dizzy

House OKs renaming Snake River sanctuary

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Family loses funding for caregivers

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Poll: 9 in 10 would report suspected child abuse, neglect

Empire Health's value erodes

Making a pitch for recycling

Doug Clark: Winter-weary folks sit through snowjob on ombudsman

Gifted students receive honors

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In brief: Woman, daughter killed in Oregon crash

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Seattle teacher refuses to give WASL

Spotted owl plan 'flawed'

Hopes fading for missing river canoeist

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Progress on vaccinations, but still below average

Police oversight draft draws groans

Fiddler-composer brings out best

Chiefs' scoreboard shut off during fire

Teen talking on phone hit, killed by train

Florida company to pay partial refunds

Program aims to avoid special ed

Business in brief: Sterling posts lower earnings

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BofA's earnings off 77 percent

More items to recycle … for a fee

Exemplifying volunteer virtues

Getting There: More traffic to jam Monroe

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Judgeship races start to take shape

Name change honors Ed Tsutakawa's legacy

El Rancho residents still in state of transition

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In brief: Sunday cold beats 115-year-old record

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Premature babies face perils

STA wants permanent tax

Gardner addresses Democrats

In age of Internet, gang tagging gets high-tech

Doug Clark: Small-town dust-up, or just a small world?

Ombudsman proposal gets a mixed reception

Social Web sites become crime-fighting tools

Bighorns drop like flies

Yakima diocese faces cover-up allegations

Searchers find man's battered canoe

Hanford landfill expanded, updated

Farmwork regaining its rhythm after floods

Annual Komen race is today

Citizen cites officer for illegal parking

ASARCO cases heading to court

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Highway 26 crash kills two

Early trauma tied to adult problems

Adverse childhood experiences

$100 million foundation hinges on hospitals' sale

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Answering the Our Kids: Our Business pledge

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Tying education, jobs

Mistrial in molestation case

Kids bowl over inventor with science enthusiasm

Shoshone sheriff, prosecutor at odds

City said Martindale overcharged government

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Paraphernalia crusader cited for false report

Region in brief: State to pay inmate $107,500

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Roads get priority over tourism, congestion

'Step-down' therapy benefiting prisoners

Visit seeks boost in Mexican trade

Humane Society seeks to block sea lion killing

Share favorite spring photos

Chinook season possible on Upper Salmon River

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Western Hockey League playoffs

Ex-captain of ship counters others in probe

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Business in brief: Ex-Fannie Mae chief reaches deal with feds

State finds no fuel price-fixing

WSU student on tuition quest

Whitworth track star chases Ivy League challenges

Learning the job of parent

Bob Apple fined over campaign records filing

Longtime foes drop challenges to mine

In brief: Events will benefit breast cancer research

Feds seek delay in polar bear listing

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EWU, UI host conservative speakers

West Side jail blamed in death

Yakima chinook season taking shape

Alaska flight evacuated after landing in Seattle

Pope's message forward-looking, Skylstad says

Slaying may be tied to man killed in blast

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In brief: Former Montana mayor convicted of rape

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In brief: Two men sought in stabbings

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Teenagers turning thrifty as jobs evaporate, prices rise

Business in brief: Bank reports lower earnings

Youth sports association emphasizes inclusiveness

Reed outlines 'Top Two' ballot

It's playtime for these students

Doug Clark: On your marks, get set – jailbreak!

In brief: Husband, daughter find woman's body in lake

Goldmark courts West Side votes, dollars

Sex offender killed in blast

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Public invited to view Lilac Festival float

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Sheriff backs jail site – with caveat

Crime prevention takes teamwork

W.R. Grace seeking review of rulings

Bering Sea ship survivors testify at hearing

In brief: Road repair work now under way

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In brief: Get Lit! presents author Wolff