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• Olympic medalists join new skating champions to close event

    January 25, 2010 in City on Page A1 Again they took to the ice and dazzled with their athleticism and grace. And again, the spectators inside Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena cheered, clapped and tossed trinkets. 2

• Flatt, Nagasu will ‘bring it on’ for U.S.

    January 24, 2010 in Sports on Page C2 Youth was served as the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships wrapped up at the Spokane Arena on Saturday night. That’s youth – if 18 is old.

• Golden partners move to forefront

    January 24, 2010 in Sports on Page C2 They ascended the mountain that is United States ice dancing. Now Meryl Davis and Charlie White will take on the world. Davis and White unseated the couple that has dominated …

• Restaurants nearest skating event venues thriving

  January 24, 2010 in City on Page A1 Back in 2007, skaters and fans visiting Spokane for the city’s first U.S. Figure Skating Championships spent $12 million to $26 million – depending on whose numbers you use – … 1

• It’s our house, here are rules

  January 24, 2010 in Sports on Page C2 When it comes to skating and self- congratulation, Spokane wins gold, silver and bronze – and why not? With the help of a slew of out-of-towners, we push our way …

• Barb Beddor

  January 24, 2010 in City on Page A7 Barb Beddor, co-promoter of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, took a breather Friday to reflect on the historic 10-day event. She said husband and business partner Toby Steward, 48, would …

• Flatt edges Nagasu for ladies skating title; Cohen collapses

      January 23, 2010 in Sports Sasha Cohen’s comeback appears to be over while the adventure is just beginning for Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu.

• Skating’s impact felt strongest close to Arena

  January 23, 2010 in News Back in 2007, skaters and fans visiting Spokane for the city’s first U.S. Figure Skating Championships spent $12million to $26 million – depending on whose numbers you use – over …

• Cohen drops some pixie dust on skating, saves grit for herself

  January 23, 2010 in Sports on Page C1 So this is the evolution of ladies skating in the United States – from breathtaking to breath-releasing. This is what will make the final night of the U.S. Figure Skating …

• Ryusuke Shiraishi

  January 23, 2010 in City on Page A1 More than 400 journalists have press credentials at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, including a handful of journalists from Japan. Ryusuke Shiraishi, 37, works for Kyodo News, a Tokyo-based wire … 1

• Getting a skate up

    January 23, 2010 in Sports on Page C3 The newest darlings of United States ice dancing took a big step toward knocking off the king and queen of the American figure skating discipline and securing their first berth …

• Davis-White win OD with Bollywood-themed skate

    January 22, 2010 in Sports There’s no arguing with Meryl Davis and Charlie White’s lead. No questioning the authenticity of their Bollywood-style dance, either.

• Spokane scores well

  January 22, 2010 in Sports on Page B19 Not surprising and definitely deserved, praise for Spokane was the first order of business when U.S. Figure Skating officials held a press conference at the Arena Thursday afternoon. “The support … 1

• Cohen shows old form

    January 22, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 Maybe Mirai Nagasu is out to change the world order, which may just happen if she changes the pecking order in women’s figure skating. But it won’t be easy, not …

• Ice dancers Davis, White look golden

  January 22, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 The Ice Dancing favorites quickly sucked out all the drama for first and second at the 2010 U.S. Figure Championships during the Seniors compulsory dance Thursday at the Spokane Arena. …

• Snapshot: Novice skater aims for 2014 Olympics

  January 22, 2010 in City on Page A1 Emmanuel Savary, 12, was a silver medalist in the Novice Men’s competition this week. The Newark, Del., skater travels with his family, including brother Joel Savary, 22. Joel: I’m in …

• Spokane scores well

  January 21, 2010 in News, Sports Not surprising and definitely deserved, praise for Spokane was the first order of business when U.S. Figure Skating officials held a press conference at the Arena Thursday afternoon.

• Davis-White look Golden

  January 21, 2010 in News, Sports The Ice Dancing favorites quickly sucked out all the drama for first and second at the 2010 U.S. Figure Championships during the Seniors compulsory dance Thursday at the Spokane Arena.

• Sasha Cohen arrives on Arena ice, looks prepared

    January 21, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 She came, we saw and most everyone was impressed. Sasha Cohen, who has not skated competitively since winning an Olympic silver medal and a bronze at the World Championships in …

• Partners Agosto-Belbin still burn with competitive fire

    January 21, 2010 in Sports on Page B3 There’s nothing more dangerous than a hungry predator, which doesn’t really seem to fit with the image of Ice Dancing. But Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto certainly appear ravenous to …

• Novice fans of skating blissfully unaware

  January 21, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S1 It seemed only fitting that the first event of the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships I attended was Monday’s Novice Ladies Short Program. To say that I’m a skating novice …

• Skating snapshot: Couple enjoying FanFest, other free activities

  January 21, 2010 in City on Page A1 Justin Kellum, 28 and Erika Richardson, 24, of Spokane Valley, recently sampled free food, listened to music and people-watched at FanFest, which continues through Saturday night in River Park Square. …

• Medical professionals ensure skaters stay lithe, healthy

    January 20, 2010 in City on Page A1 Dr. Edward Reisman, 51, of Family Medicine Spokane, is volunteering at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Though he’s still athletic, he nurses some “war wounds” from his days as a …

• Teen thrilled with opportunity to compete in singles and pairs

    January 20, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 It doesn’t take an expert’s eye to know that all of the skaters, from 10-year-old Nathen Chen in the Novice Men to 36-year-old John Baldwin in Senior Pairs, have put …

• Skating snapshot: Detective relates to skaters

  January 20, 2010 in City on Page A1 Age: 45 Lives in: Spokane

• Nagasu has best skate forward

  January 19, 2010 in Sports on Page B1 Mirai Nagasu made a name for herself in Spokane, winning the Junior Ladies gold medal at the 2007 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. She was amazed by that experience and is …

• Skating results

  January 19, 2010 in Sports on Page B5 Monday
  Novice Ladies short program1. Ashley Cain, Coppell, Texas, 45.03.

• Skating snapshot: Technician is one of two skate sharpeners

    January 19, 2010 in City on Page A1 Larry Muxlow is one of two skate sharpeners on hand at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Age: 47

• Abbott repeats with flawless performance

  January 18, 2010 in Sports on Page B2 This one felt right – probably because it was better. And it left Jeremy Abbott more confident about his figure skating future than, perhaps, any performance of his career.

• Bradley drinks it all in with sterling free skate

  January 18, 2010 in Sports on Page B13 It must be something in the water. The water that’s used to make the ice inside the Arena, that is.

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