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Tra Hold leads Arizona State past Washington State - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Tra Holder scored 20 points, helping Arizona State and coach Bobby Hurley pick up their first Pac-12 win of the season with an 84-73 win over Washington State on Thursday ...
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Area roundup: Spokane Chiefs’ Ty Smith selected for Team Canada - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The newest Spokane Chief, 15-year-old Ty Smith, has been selected to compete for Team Canada in the upcoming 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.
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Area Sports Menu for Friday, January 15 - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Todays menu
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Real Super Bowl 50 will be played on Sunday in Carolina - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Perhaps in the confusion this week about NFL relocation to Los Angeles, you may have missed news of another relocation. Super Bowl 50 has been moved. To Charlotte, North Carolina. Sunday, 10 a.m. PT.
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Lorrie Morgan brings a lifetime of country experiences with her - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Country star Lorrie Morgan scored most of her top 10 hits in the 1990s, with songs like “Watch Me,” “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength,” “What Part of No” and “Back in Your Arms Again” getting significant play on country radio. But Morgan, who performs at Northern Quest Casino this weekend, has been a presence in the country music scene since the ’70s, and it was an environment she’s been familiar with since childhood.
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LeBron James to produce, appear in new reality TV series - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

LeBron James will co-produce and appear in a reality TV series called “Cleveland Hustles.”
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Few Idaho lawmakers attend anti-Islam Statehouse talk - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Fewer than 20 of Idaho’s 105 lawmakers attended a Statehouse presentation Thursday night on refugee resettlement featuring two anti-Islam speakers, as close to 100 protesters lined the hallway outside the meeting, carrying signs saying, “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself” and “Refugees Welcome.”
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Japan honors Hank Aaron with Order of the Rising Sun - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Japan honored former home run king Hank Aaron with one of its highest awards on Thursday, saying he is a symbol of its close relationship with the United States and ...
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Eldon Samuel at first denied he killed his brother, 13 - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

At the start of his police interrogation, 14-year-old Eldon Gale Samuel III admitted shooting his father in the stomach the night of March 24, 2014, after an altercation in their Coeur d’Alene house. But then he blamed his father for attacking his 13-year-old brother Jonathan, who was hiding under his bed. “I can still hear his screaming,” Samuel, referring to his autistic brother, told two Coeur d’Alene Police detectives. He told them his wounded father had crawled to Jonathan’s bedroom, shot the boy with a shotgun and attacked him with a machete.
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No mass killing of dogs in Boundary County, Sheriff says - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that media reports indicating dozens of dogs have been shot dead in the woods near Bonners Ferry are wrong.
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Costco eyes move north out of Spokane city limits - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Issaquah wholesale retailer Costco is eyeing a move north on Highway 2 that has the potential to take at least $1 million of annual sales tax revenue from the city and put it in county coffers.
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It’s official: EWU hires Eti Ena to coach defensive line - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Eastern Washington graduate and former Eagle assistant Eti Ena has returned to coach the Eagles’ defensive line, head coach Beau Baldwin said Thursday.
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Amazon is dropping Prime price to $73 for the weekend to celebrate Golden Globe victories - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Amazon.com is temporarily chopping the price of its Prime entertainment and shipping subscription service to $73 from $99.
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Corbin Art Center offers programming for no-school days - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

For kids ready to take control of the stove, or ready to take off on a trip to a galaxy far, far away, Corbin Art Center can help.
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Extreme seduction: Civic stages ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The French aristocrats at the center of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” (translation: “Dangerous Liaisons”) are as bored as they are vicious, and their idea of entertainment is to seduce young, impressionable suitors, string them along and eventually destroy them emotionally. That shrewd premise originates from a 1782 novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, and it was reintroduced to modern audiences via Christopher Hampton’s acclaimed 1985 stage adaptation.
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Jewish film festival aims to challenge preconceptions - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The Spokane Jewish Cultural Film Festival has been presenting complex, thought-provoking international movies about the intricacies of Jewish culture and identity since the early 2000s. Sponsored by Spokane Area Jewish Family Services, the festival kicks off at the Magic Lantern next week, and this year’s lineup includes three features and a short.
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Friday GSL games on SWX - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The Gonzaga Prep at Central Valley girls and boys basketball games on Friday will be broadcast live on SWX.
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Family escapes early morning Hillyard house fire - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

A family of six escaped from a basement fire in Hillyard early Thursday morning.
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People: Lack of diversity again bemoaned in Oscar slate - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

A year after host Neil Patrick Harris quipped that the Oscars were honoring Hollywood’s “best and whitest,” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled yet another all-white slate ...
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Fractured field for big GOP Iowa debate - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

A smaller cast of Republican presidential candidates takes the debate stage Thursday night, with Ted Cruz under new scrutiny for a big loan from Goldman Sachs and Donald Trump labeled ...
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Judge: Catholic hospital doesn’t have to do tubal ligation - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Ordering a California Catholic hospital to perform a tubal ligation sterilization procedure on a woman would violate its right to exercise its religious freedom, a San ...
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PM says Turkish artillery hit IS positions in Iraq, Syria - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Turkish tanks and artillery attacked the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the suicide bombing in Istanbul that killed 10 tourists, Turkey’s prime minister said Thursday ...
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Islamic State militants claim deadly attack in Jakarta - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The scene had echoes of the Paris attacks: A bustling shopping area shaken by the blasts of suicide bombers and gunfire as onlookers fled in terror.
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Senate GOP plans to issue subpoenas over prison controversy - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Governor, senators spar over investigation of prison release mistakes
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Woman stabbed while shopping at Goodwill - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

A woman was stabbed as she shopped inside the Goodwill thrift store at 1406 E. Front Ave. Wednesday night.
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Idaho lawmakers boost wildfire preparedness funding - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Idaho lawmakers are welcoming plans to boost the state’s fire preparedness by expanding Lands Department firefighting staffing from five months to eight, starting this spring.
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AP source: Giants hire Ben McAdoo to replace Coughlin - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The New York Giants didn’t have to look far to find a replacement for Tom Coughlin.
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Photo: Human rights celebration - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Sorenson Magnet School third-grader Kaya Richmond, front, smiles after singing The National Anthem during the 31st Annual Human Rights Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. at Lake City Community Church in Coeur d’Alene on Thursday, January 14, 2015. Essays from area fifth-graders and the I Have A Dream speech delivered by Reverend Happy Watkins highlight the yearly assembly.
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No extra funding for Idaho roads next year - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The funding increases for roads and bridges that Idaho lawmakers approved last year have cut the state's maintenance backlog by a third, leaving it $165 million a year short of what it needs just to keep things as-is. But Gov. Butch Otter isn't asking for any additional increase in next year's budget. ITD says they'll want to talk about it again in two years.
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49ers hire Chip Kelly as new coach - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The San Francisco 49ers hired Chip Kelly as their coach Thursday, finding a focused, football-first leader CEO Jed York is counting on to turn the once-proud franchise back into a ...
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Montana approves relocation of sage grouse to Canada - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Montana will send dozens of sage grouse to the Canadian province of Alberta in a plan approved Thursday that faces opposition from some lawmakers who say the state should first ...
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That’s Life: Theatrical scares, on and off the big screen - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

After watching an intriguing and action-packed trailer, Curtis had been anticipating watching “The Revenant,” a drama/thriller based on a true story. He talked about going to that movie almost as much as seeing the latest “Star Wars” episode.
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Shawn Vestal: Just who runs the Spokane Police Department, anyway? - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Recent events within the Spokane Police Department demand more urgency to rebuild and strengthen oversight.
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New WSU receivers coach Dave Nichol a jack of all trades - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

There have been many hats worn by Dave Nichol in his various stints coaching for Mike Leach, and the first might as well have said “Tour Guide.”
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Fewer than 100 Guantanamo prisoners left as 10 leave to Oman - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

MIAMI (AP) – Ten prisoners from Yemen who were held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba have been released and sent to the Middle Eastern nation of Oman for resettlement, officials said ...
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Volkswagen CEO understands ‘impatience’ on emissions fix - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) – Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller told workers at the German automaker’s lone U.S. plant in Tennessee that recovering from a diesel emissions cheating scandal “won’t be a ...
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Tribes say stronger self-governance key to future success - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Tribes want the federal government to work with them to strengthen and modernize their ability to self-govern, saying the best solutions for Native American life comes from the tribes themselves, ...
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$1.6 billion Powerball jackpot split 3 ways, in California, Florida and Tennessee - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

MUNFORD, Tenn. (AP) – An eye-popping and unprecedented Powerball jackpot whose rise to $1.6 billion became a national fascination will be split three ways, by mystery winners in Florida, Tennessee ...
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Devil Makes Three brings energy to live shows - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The Devil Makes Three takes its name from the lyrics of a song titled “Didn’t Leave Nobody But the Baby,” which you might remember from the Grammy-winning “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack. That record is often credited with reigniting mainstream interest in bluegrass and old-timey folk, and the Devil Makes Three continues that trend.
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10 Under $10 - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

Our weekly roundup of things to do on the cheap in the Inland Northwest.
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Average age of new U.S. moms at all-time high, now over 26 - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

NEW YORK – The average age of first-time mothers is at an all-time high in the U.S – over 26. The change is largely due to a big drop in ...
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Avalanche buries skier at Montana side of Lookout Pass - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

A skier has suffered a compound fracture after being buried by an avalanche on the Montana-side of the Lookout Pass ski area.
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‘The Revenant’ leads Academy Awards nominations with 12 bids - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

The 19th century survival epic `The Revenant’ led Academy Award nominations with 12 bids as the 88th annual awards were announced Thursday.
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City has shopping woes - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

I was very concerned about Macy's downtown store closing, but felt that they were losing their customer base recently due to a number of factors.
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Online retail kills jobs - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

I was sad to learn about the coming March closing of one of our downtown anchors, Macy's. I fondly remember coming downtown as a child and seeing the gigantic Madonna on the front of then-Bon Marche at Christmas time. This vacancy will leave a huge hole in our beautiful downtown Spokane.
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Jailing immigrants expensive - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

In a plea agreement, a 26-year-old immigrant from Mexico, in the country illegally, agrees to plead guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and will be sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
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Alan Rickman, star of stage and ‘Harry Potter,’ dies at 69 - Thu, 14 Jan 2016 PST

British actor Alan Rickman, a classically trained stage star and sensual screen villain in the “Harry Potter” saga and other films, has died. He was 69.
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12 Things To Know About Spokane WA

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Here are 12 things you probably didn't know about Spokane: Spokane is the smallest city to host a World's Fair. Spokane is the home of Bing Crosby. More than ? of the buildings in downtown Spokane are on the Historic Register, including the Art Deco Fox Theater. Spokane has the 2nd Largest Urban Waterfall in the United States. Spokane is within a one-hour drive of 76 lakes, including the gorgeous Lake Coeur d'Alene, as well as dozens of rivers. Spokane is the birthplace of Father's Day. Spokane region is home to more than twenty wineries including the urban Barrister Winery and nearby Townshend Cellar. Spokane holds the world's largest timed footrace, Lilac Bloomsday Run Spokane is home of Gonzaga University. Spokane hosts the world's largest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Spokane is home to the famed Kirtland Cutter designed Davenport Hotel. Spokane accesses the Centennial Trial--a 37-mile path stretching from the Idaho state line to Nine Mile Falls, WA, built for walking, running, skating, or biking.



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Living Working and Playing in Spokane Washington

If you reside in Spokane, WA, it's simple to acknowledge the remarkable lifestyle. Clean air, great schools, abundant task chances, unlimited leisure activities, lively art scenes and cost all rank high, however ask those who've found this location exactly what they enjoy about "The Lilac City" and you capture the genuine image.

Spokane, Washington

A senior citizen on his or her early morning walk in downtown Riverfront Park will reveal you the general public art and motivate you to take a drive to see the flower treasure trove at South Hill's Manito Park.

A parent will enthusiastically share all the locations in Spokane to take kids for a day of household enjoyable consisting of parks, museums, fairs, shows and celebrations. Her teen will admit how cool it is to live less than 2 hours from 5 ski and snowboard resorts overflowing with fresh powder throughout the winter season which there's absolutely nothing much better than tubing down the Spokane River on a hot summertime day. And do not get father begun on his preferred outside experiences like fishing, golfing, mountain cycling, boating and treking.

Spokane Rankings

Spokane was likewise called among the very best locations to reside in America by Outside Magazing - Best Towns.

Spokane was ranked among the 18 most underrated locations to reside in the USA, as reported by Global Yodal.

An university student hurrying to class throughout among Spokane's leafy schools may mention budget-friendly tuition, the first-rate education he's getting or his brand-new internship. And here in the Inland Northwest, no matter which school you participate in, you have excellent need to extol the basketball or football groups.

Framed by mountains and rolling farmland, dotted with lakes and rivers and alive with a busy downtown it's not surprising that Spokane's homeowners sing its applauds.

A lender will inform you how reassuring it's been to see the Spokane area hold constant throughout financial difficult times, thanks to our mix of markets consisting of aerospace, high tech, healthcare, production, education, mining, agriculture and forestry.

Facts About Spokane

Area

Spokane is 300 miles west of Seattle and 30 miles from Idaho. 3 states and Canada show up from the top of Mt. Spokane, among the highest peaks in the Inland Northwest.

Population

Spokane County: 480,000

Kootenai County, Idaho: 144,265

Last year the city of Spokane grew by 1,300 and close to 1,000 brand-new citizens called Spokane Valley house. The population of Spokane County enhanced by 4,400-- many of those brand-new citizens are in between 20 and 30 years old or older than 50.

4 Season Paradise

Snow in winter season, cool springs, warm summertimes with long daytime hours and vibrant fall foliage mark the altering seasons. Typically moderate weather condition and low relative humidity make most days extremely enjoyable.

Exactly what to anticipate

Source: Washington State Department of Revenue.

• Typical yearly snowfall: 49.0";.
• Typical yearly rainfall: 16.5";.
• Typical high temperatures.
• 83 ? high in the summertime.
• 34 ? high in the winter season.

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Taxes in Spokane

• Annual car licensing charge: Personal: $43.75, Commercial: $10-$80.
• Spokane County average levy rates, per 1,000 of examined value, consisting of junior taxing districts: $13.76 - below in 2014.
• Retail Sales Rate: 8.7 %.
• Washington State has no earnings tax.
• Washington State provides over 60 tax-incentive programs to companies.

A mother will graciously share all the locations in Spokane to take children for a day of household enjoyable consisting of parks, museums, fairs, performances and celebrations. Her teen will admit how awesome it is to reside less than 2 hours from 5 ski and snowboard resorts overflowing with fresh powder throughout the winter season and that there's absolutely nothing much better than tubing down the Spokane River on a hot summertime day. According to the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau figures, the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene location has a combined population of more than 620,000 individuals, ranking it as the 87th most populated urbane location in the United States. Last year the city of Spokane grew by 1,300 and close to 1,000 brand-new citizens called Spokane Valley house. The population of Spokane County enhanced by 4,400-- many of those brand-new locals are in between 20 and 30 years old or older than 50.

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• Spokane News
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• Spokane Transit
• River Park Square
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