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    Liberty can be deadly

    So when the nation was engaged in that big, messy health care reform debate, did some people really not understand that this was a life and death matter involving actual … 70

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    ‘Uninsurable’ patients dread loss of coverage

    WASHINGTON – Cancer patient Kathy Watson voted Republican in 2008 and believes the government has no right telling Americans to get health insurance. Nonetheless, she says she’d be dead if … 54

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    Romney’s playbook on Bain unclear as attacks grow

    The core of his presidential candidacy under attack, Mitt Romney has yet to shape a playbook to defend a quarter-century in the business world that created great riches for him … 50

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    City rehires detective despite ongoing suit

    The Spokane Police Department has re-hired embattled Detective Jeff Harvey even though his lawsuit against the city remains unresolved. 41

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    2 Spokane officers injured arresting DUI suspect

    Two Spokane police officers suffered minor injuries Monday night in a chase with a suspected drunken driver. 37

  6. 06
    Spokane PD rehires detective with lawsuit pending

    The Spokane Police Department has rehired embattled Detective Jeff Harvey even though his lawsuit against the city remains unresolved. City spokeswoman Marlene Feist said Harvey’s first day back was Monday … 28

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    Woman assaulted in South Spokane park

    A 62-year-old woman was assaulted late Tuesday afternoon in Upper Lincoln Park on Spokane’s south side. 27

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    Can’t trust Obama’s word

    President Barack Obama has finally announced his support for elevating gay relationships to co-equal status with traditional marriage. But among those who follow politics, few actually believed the president’s previous … 25

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    AAA: Average price of gasoline in Washington $4.24

    BELLEVUE, Wash. — The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Washington is $4.24. 25

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    Doug Clark: Many wrongs, one big right in Zehm case

    Repentance is a concept normally relegated to cathedrals, chapels and bar stools just before closing time. But on Tuesday afternoon, a downtown mediation court was the sanctuary where the city … 24

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    Hostile crowd impedes Seattle police at shooting

    SEATTLE — A hostile crowd challenged officers and delayed help for a shooting victim as he lay dying in the parking lot of a south Seattle fast food restaurant, police … 23

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    Real question on student loans

    When it comes to all the wrangling over federal student loan rates, both the Democrats and the GOP have got it all wrong. The debate seems to be revolving around … 23

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    Oregon bans Native American school mascots

    SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Eight Oregon high schools will have to retire their Native American mascots after the Board of Education voted Thursday to prohibit them, giving the state some … 22

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    Retain equal rights

    Washington has become the seventh state in America to grant equal rights and liberty to all of its citizens. However, a group of conservative zealots is circulating Referendum 74 asking … 22

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    Clark: City ordinance shows lack of sound thinking

    I’d like to reassure everyone that our upcoming 10th annual Spokane Street Music Week will go on as planned despite recent meddling with the municipal noise ordinance by overzealous City … 21

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    The first female president

    WASHINGTON – The current issue of Newsweek has a photo of President Barack Obama with a rainbow-colored halo superimposed over his head and the title “The First Gay President.” Nonsense. … 21

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    Man accused of hitting noisy kid at theater

    KENT, Wash. — An Auburn man accused of hitting a noisy 10-year-old in a Kent theater has been charged with assault. 19

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    Spokane GOP challenges Roskelley candidacy

    Spokane County Republicans challenge Roskelley’s “residence.” He says it’s just politics. 19

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    Legal showdown looming over museum firing

    The controversial firing of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Cultures director could be headed to a legal showdown. 19

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    Dangerous to let kids choose

    A 5-year-old child with large, dark eyes, full lips and a button nose stares out from the front page of the Washington Post Sunday edition. “Transgender at Five” declares the … 19