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    Solar eclipse moves into view

    A partial solar eclipse on Sunday evening is going to darken one side of the sun to the delight of sky watchers in the Inland Northwest, but clouds could spoil … 3

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    Facebook ‘likes’ job creation

    This is for “Facebook CEO turns 28.” I wonder why America cannot create enough jobs when this man is rolling in the dough at just 28. He was able to … 2

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    Healthy eats on the cheap

    WASHINGTON – Is it really more expensive to eat healthy? An Agriculture Department study released Wednesday found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high … 1

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    Scotty’s ashes launched into final resting place

    WASHINGTON – James Doohan, Scotty from “Star Trek,” spent his acting career whizzing through the cosmos. Gordon Cooper was one of America’s famous Mercury seven astronauts. And Bob Shrake spent …

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    Former WSU star’s disappearance was 25-year mystery

    It’s probably the biggest sports-legend mystery ever to come out of Washington State University. Whatever happened to Dale “The Whale” Ford? 10

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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. 25

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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

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    WSP investigating crash as possible crime

    The Washington State Patrol is handling a deadly crash in north Spokane this morning as a crime scene because the only victim in the car may not have been driving. 3

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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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    Panel issues guidelines for lung cancer CT scans

    CHICAGO – New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers. The advice applies only …

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    Officials hope swift punishment will deter probation violators

    The young woman insisted she hadn’t smoked marijuana recently. A urine test given by her probation officer came back positive for the substance, but she was sure it must have … 12

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    Accident investigated as vehicular assault

    One person was injured in a Sunday night accident in Pend Oreille County that is being investigated as vehicular assault.

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    After helping out former staff, Wulff finds way to S.F.

    Uncertainty surrounded Paul Wulff in the days following his firing as Washington State’s head football coach in late November. He was shocked, not only unsure of where he was headed …

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    Spokane resident battles home invaders with sword

    SPOKANE — Police say a resident of a north Spokane home drove off four home invaders with a decorative sword, giving one a slash wound. 15

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    Witnesses in murder case said suspect was unstable

    Acquaintances of a man arrested for the shooting death of another suspected methamphetamine user told detectives he was dangerously unstable and often accused people at gunpoint of things they did … 4

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    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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    Stores beefing up security for liquor

    Many grocery stores getting ready to sell liquor starting June 1 are spending thousands of dollars to prevent theft and secure their new inventory from walking out the door. Rosauers … 4

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    Pollutants found in remote lakes, rivers

    Scientists consider Sullivan Lake’s waters relatively pristine. The 1,300-acre mountain lake in northeast Washington is home to a thriving kokanee salmon run. Along with confirmed sightings of grizzlies, wolves and … 7

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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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    Man due in court for child porn dies in car crash

    A man scheduled to be sentenced to federal prison today for child pornography died in a one-car crash in Pend Oreille County this morning. Bruce R. Thompson was killed when … 11