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Landers: Elk hunters can find many options near Turnbull

spokesman.com — Big-game hunters still have a shot at getting a Washington special permit even though the May 18 deadline for submitting applications has passed. Tickets for raffle permit hunts managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will be sold through July 13.
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
Landers: Elk hunters still have special permit options near Turnbull - http://t.co/G5bRX5v5 via @spokesmanreview

Bear aware: Tips for camping in bear country

spokesman.com — WILDLIFE -- The summer camping season is kicking into high gear, putting more people out among wildlife, including bears. The Grizzly Bear Outreach Project offers basic tips to help campers avoid attracting bears, which can be dangerous to people and destructive to their camping gear.
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
Bear aware: Tips for camping in bear country - http://t.co/QK7evuQ7 via @spokesmanreview

Wolf likely killed calf at Methow ranch

spokesman.com — ENDANGERED SPECIES -- A Methow Valley rancher may get the distinction of receiving Washington&#39;s first compensation for livestock killed by wolves. State and federal wildlife managers have determined that wolves likely caused injuries that resulted in a death of a calf on a Methow Valley ranch May 18 and that the landowner ...
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
Wolf likely killed calf in Methow; rancher may get state's first comensation - http://t.co/JYb9ck1O via @spokesmanreview

Occupy Spokane moves into its first clubhouse, on East Sprague

spokesman.com — The Occupy Spokane group has started its own "Occupy Spokane Clubhouse" on East Sprague. It&#39;s open for business and is looking for volunteers and donated second-hand items. It&#39;s renting a storefront at 1808 E. Sprague. The goal is to raise some money for Occupy events through sales of second-hand items ...
Scott Maben Deputy City Editor, Spokesman-Review @srsmaben
You're never too old to build a cool clubhouse. Check out where the Occupy Spokane folks are hanging out these days. http://t.co/6y6rm3oY
Tom Sowa Business Reporter, Spokesman-Review @LosSowa
Occupy Spokane group moves into new 'clubhouse' on East Sprague. Will sell T-shirts, coffee, baked goods for the cause: http://t.co/ZEjNMKFV

LC girls place second to Bellarmine Prep

m.spokesman.com — It was the perfect storm for emotions. Lewis and Clark coach Michelle Grafos was exhausted, her allergies were acting up and she was trying to put into perspective how much three seniors have meant to her program after the Tigers finished second to Bellarmine Prep at the State 4A girls golf tournament on a breezy Wednesday at MeadowWood.
Greg Lee Sports Reporter, Spokesman-Review @SRpreps
Lewis and Clark girls finish runner-up to Bellarmine Prep in 4A state golf http://t.co/nRfQL1QK

Kamiak boys capture State 4A boys golf

m.spokesman.com — As Jeff Tobin saw it, the "kind of crappy spring" on the West Side was just training for the final round of the State 4A boys golf tournament Thursday. Wind, rain and Hangman Valley's tough-to-read greens confronted the veteran coach's three Kamiak Knights who survived Wednesday's cut.
Greg Lee Sports Reporter, Spokesman-Review @SRpreps
Kamiak boys win 4A state golf http://t.co/heox941H

Southridge boys edge Mt. Spokane at State 3A

m.spokesman.com — Consider Juanita golfer Frank Garber's State 3A championship an act of one-upmanship. The precocious sophomore shot a 6-under-par 65 Wednesday afternoon at Indian Canyon to distance himself from the field - and outdo his dad. Garber's was the individual highlight concluding the two-day state event. But there was also team excitement for Mt.
Greg Lee Sports Reporter, Spokesman-Review @SRpreps
Mt. Spokane boys second in 3A state golf http://t.co/JUOxETuv

Mead's Hutchinson eyes 50 feet in shot put

m.spokesman.com — In the Hutchinson family, throwing the shot put has become a rite for the five sisters. Corissa and Ashley won state championships at Mead and the middle sister, Courtney, joined her older sisters with a state title two years ago as a freshman before finishing runner-up last spring.
Greg Lee Sports Reporter, Spokesman-Review @SRpreps
State track notebook http://t.co/9u67OquD

International women's bike racing returns to Boise, in a big way...

spokesman.com — After what Exergy Tour communications director Heather Hill called "a little bit of an unexpected glitch here on the first day" - the theft and then recovery, apparently unscathed, of $120,000 worth of racing bikes and equipment from one of the teams - the event is on. "We are humbled ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: International women's bike racing returns to Boise, in a big way... http://t.co/AV9tdks0 #EXGT

Student says principal sat on him as punishment

spokesman.com — The principal of the tiny Washtucna School in Adams County is facing a criminal investigation after a 14-year-old boy said the man sat on him as punishment for wearing his hat inside. The Adams County Sheriff's Office announced today that a deputy is investigating the report from the boy's grandparents that the principal, Martin Glenn, sat on the boy on May 7 at Washtucna School.
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
Another chapter in the sordid history of the Washtucna School District? http://t.co/UlXLtiOo Please no one forget this: http://t.co/fCxOIzVB

Releases from jail frustrate police

spokesman.com — He's a career criminal who police say makes his living burglarizing homes and selling what he steals. So when a series of residential burglaries hit a Spokane Valley neighborhood in late summer, police quickly fingered Charles R. Cope as a suspect.
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
Murder suspect's claim of cigarette dispute in doubt. Friends: "Psycho" Smith is known to falsely accuse. At gunpoint. http://t.co/U7gmHIlT

Here come the graduates

spokesman.com — Everyone get ready. The Voices sections tomorrow are our special annual graduation edition. We&#39;ll have lists of graduating high school seniors from every high school in Spokane County, pictures of the valedictorians and profiles of notable students from each school. Every year I am amazed at the accomplishments of our ...
Nina Culver Reporter, Spokesman-Review @NinaCulver
Coming in tomorrow's Voice sections: every high school graduate in the Spokane area. http://t.co/8RolR2Lh

Man nets 2nd police chase in 3 weeks

spokesman.com — A Spokane man arrested at gunpoint after a police chase three weeks ago was picked up again Tuesday morning after another chase with law enforcement. A profusely sweaty Michael S. Wheeler, 38, was taken to a hospital after he told a sheriff&#39;s deputy he had eaten an unknown amount of ...
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
I recognized this chronic police eluder on the court docket 3 weeks ago. Today, deja vu. It's all in the last name. http://t.co/R3wOovmm

Mt. Spokane ski expansion plan comment ends Tuesday

spokesman.com — PUBLIC LANDS -- A years-old effort to expand lift-assisted skiing to the &ldquo;back side&rdquo; of Mount Spokane State Park will enter its final stage with Tuesday&rsquo;s deadline for public comment on environmental impacts. Details are on the Washington State Parks planning website. Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park has been seeking ...
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
Outdoors blog: Mt. Spokane ski expansion plan comment ends Tuesday http://t.co/xzwZe5JM via @spokesmanreview
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
Mt. Spokane ski expansion plan comment ends Tuesday - http://t.co/xzwZe5JM via @spokesmanreview

Citizen tip led to recovery of six of 14 stolen racing bikes

spokesman.com — The Boise Police say six of the professional racing bikes reported stolen from an Exergy Tour team this morning have been recovered by officers on the 1300 block of University Drive, locked together to a bike rap. BPD credited the recovery to a citizen tip, from a citizen who recognized ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Citizen tip led to recovery of six of 14 stolen racing bikes http://t.co/mwRYVwb3

Police bust burglary suspect in 4 hours

spokesman.com — A burglary suspect was arrested within four hours thanks to an alert neighbor and quick-responding Spokane police property crimes detectives. A resident called 911 about 11 a.m. Tuesday to report a burglary in progress in the 700 block of North Elgin Street. The neighbor described the burglary as well as ...
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
.@SpokanePD arrest burglary suspect within four hours, thanks to a neighbor and a quick-thinking detective: http://t.co/UeolWOGz #Spokane

Cigarette dispute prompted fatal shooting

spokesman.com — An argument over cigarettes led to the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old man in Spokane Valley, detectives say. Shane Caleb Smith, 38, is in jail on a second-degree murder charge for the May 13 homicide of Warren Scott Flinn. Prosecutors have not yet filed formal charges.
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
Here's a photo of murder suspect Shane C. Smith, age 38: http://t.co/O0GZDFoW #Spokane

Former WSU star’s disappearance was 25-year mystery

spokesman.com — It's probably the biggest sports-legend mystery ever to come out of Washington State University. Whatever happened to Dale "The Whale" Ford? Almost 50 years ago, Ford was a standout outfielder for the WSU baseball team, known for his killer home runs.
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
There are some stories you read and say 'Wow, I wish I'd written that.' This is one of those stories: http://t.co/3FYWvPN9 Nice work, Morlin

Route of the Hiawatha opens Saturday

spokesman.com — BICYCLING -- The Route of the Hiawatha rail trail near Lookout Pass will be open for the season starting Saturday, says Phil Edholm at Lookout Pass Ski Area. That&#39;s great news for folks planning bicycling outings over the Memorial Day weekend. Heck, people were skinning up and skiing the slopes in the ...
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
Route of the Hiawatha trail opens Saturday - http://t.co/nZAs6VSf via @spokesmanreview

Cigarette dispute prompted fatal shooting

spokesman.com — An argument over cigarettes led to the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old man in Spokane Valley, detectives say. Shane Caleb Smith, 38, is in jail on a second-degree murder charge for the May 13 homicide of Warren Scott Flinn. Prosecutors have not yet filed formal charges.
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
Just another reason smoking is horrible. Detectives say a fight over cigarettes led to a homicide in #Spokane Valley: http://t.co/y7qrRjBa

Police say they've recovered 6 of 14 bikes stolen from race team

spokesman.com — Boise Police now say they&#39;ve recovered six of the 14 professional racing bikes stolen last night from a women&#39;s professional cycling team in town for the Exergy Tour, which starts tomorrow; KTVB-TV has a report here.
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: KTVB: Police say they've recovered 6 of 14 bikes stolen from Exergy Tour women's race team http://t.co/wtpxX9Ep #EXGT

Boise Police ask for help to find racing bikes stolen from elite women cyclists in town for Exergy Tour

spokesman.com — Ten racing bikes belonging to a team of bike racers from California competing in the inaugural Exergy Tour, a professional women&#39;s bike racing event that kicks off in Boise tomorrow, were stolen from a locked trailer outside their Boise hotel last night, and Boise Police are asking people to watch ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Update from AP: Stolen racing bikes, wheels valued at $120K; theft victims include Olympic hopeful http://t.co/FiVY63Gq #EXGT
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Police ask for help to find racing bikes stolen from elite women cyclists in town for Exergy Tour http://t.co/FiVY63Gq #EXGT

Inslee, McKenna oppose tax hikes for education

spokesman.com — Job creation may be the main talking point of the two main candidates for governor, but another topic is rivaling employment as a top issue in the campaign. That's thanks in part to outgoing Gov. Chris Gregoire, who has loudly backed the creation of new taxes to support the state's constitutional requirement to provide quality basic education.
Jody Lawrence-Turner Education Reporter, Spokesman-Review @SRJody
RT @SpokesmanReview: Both leading contenders for Washington governor oppose tax hikes to fund education --&gt; http://t.co/KIuXkLdN

Homicide suspect arrested in Spokane Valley

spokesman.com — Detective Michael Drapeau, front, and investigators with the Spokane County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office remove evidence from a house at 6704 E. Third Ave., where Shane Smith, 38, was arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with the homicide of Warren Flinn. SR photo/Colin Mulvany Reporter Meghann Cuniff has a story in today&#39;s paper ...
Nina Culver Reporter, Spokesman-Review @NinaCulver
Today's story on homicide suspect arrested in Spokane Valley. http://t.co/D7Z7TWNb

New 20-mile bike path links Jackson to Grand Teton NP

spokesman.com — CYCLING -- A 20-mile bike path has just been completed offering cyclists a motor-vehicle-free route for safe passage between Jackson, Wyo., and Grand Teton National Park. Finally, bicyclists can breath easy among the tourists and enjoy the Grand Tetons as they pedal through this popular cycling corridor. Read the story ...
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
New 20-mile bike path links Jackson to Grand Teton NP - http://t.co/X2U17WxH via @spokesmanreview

Huge summer runs of chinook, sockeye forecast

spokesman.com — SALMON FISHING -- Although forecasts for the 2012 spring chinook salmon run turned out to be overly optimistic, Northwest fish managers are projecting a large return of summer chinook to the Columbia River and a record-breaking run of sockeyes. And the forecast for the fall chinook heading to the Hanford ...
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
Huge summer runs of chinook, sockeye forecast - http://t.co/QiXU0ozc via @spokesmanreview

Graduating seniors in the Spokane and Couer d'Alene area

spokesman.com — A list of schools and graduating seniors in the Spokane and Couer d'Alene area.
Nina Culver Reporter, Spokesman-Review @NinaCulver
Leave a message for your favorite local h.s. grad. Plus, look for our annual grad section in the Voices Thursday. http://t.co/IzU6FNxR
Addy Hatch City Editor, Spokesman-Review @addyh
Look at this great grad site developed by our SR webteam and leave a note for a graduating h.s. senior: http://t.co/ARqJ26vg

Schedule for Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Greg Lee Sports Reporter, Spokesman-Review @SRpreps
RT @SpokesmanSports: #Washington State 4A/3A #golf results now posted on our Prep Report page http://t.co/qXg78fD9

Man arrested for Spokane Valley homicide

spokesman.com — A suspect was arrested today in Spokane Valley for the May 12 shooting death of a 44-year-old man. Shane Caleb Smith, 38, is accused of murdering Warren Scott Flinn, who was found badly injured May 13. Flinn died May 16 at a local hospital of what the medical examiner's office ruled was gunshots to his head.
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
Here's what I've got on the murder arrest in #Spokane Valley today. Expect much more tomorrow: http://t.co/iM7xzxYZ

Press sues state over restricted media witness access to portions of executions

spokesman.com — The Associated Press and 16 other organizations sued the state of Idaho today, challenging its execution protocols that bar media witnesses from viewing the entire process of execution, allowing them to see only the final portion. A 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision from 2002 declared it a violation ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Press sues state over restricted media witness access to portions of Idaho executions; link to complaint http://t.co/llhXsWQW

Rockford park trashed by vandals

spokesman.com — The Rockford city park was hit hard by vandals sometime late Sunday night, according to a Spokane County Sheriff&#39;s Office press release. Nearly every building and fixture in the park was broken and/or spray painted, causing thousands of dollars in damage. City employees spent all of Monday trying to clean ...
Nina Culver Reporter, Spokesman-Review @NinaCulver
The small town of Rockford is dealing with "substantial" vandalism in its city park. http://t.co/Cv37uFGB

Spokane Valley blog

spokesman.com — The Spokane Valley City Council is scheduled to have a final vote tonight on whether to approve several proposed zoning changes. One of the changes, which would allow a high density apartment complex on vacant land surrounded by single family homes, has been controversial. I expect a fair amount on ...
Nina Culver Reporter, Spokesman-Review @NinaCulver
The Spokane Valley council is expected to have a final vote on a controversial zone change request tonight. http://t.co/Xn90gBvU

McGee case still pending at Ada prosecutor's office, could take 'a while'

spokesman.com — From the "whatever happened to" department of Eye on Boise, today we bring you: Whatever happened to the investigation into Sen. John McGee? And the answer is: It&#39;s still pending. McGee, R-Caldwell, the former Senate majority caucus chairman, resigned from the Idaho Senate on Feb. 22 amid charges of sexual ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: McGee case still pending at Ada prosecutor's office, could take 'a while' http://t.co/UMAAxl6b

Survey finds Idaho best place for starting a business; Washington 43rd

spokesman.com — According to one business website, Idaho ranks as the No. 1 state for starting and running a small business. The survey came from Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation. The survey determined that small businesses ranked Idaho first in the nation for overall small business friendliness - earning the state ...
Tom Sowa Business Reporter, Spokesman-Review @LosSowa
Idaho ranks best for startups, says survey by http://t.co/XRdrfXtX: http://t.co/1Vd1BZnw Washington ranks 43rd.

$40k in copper stripped from building

spokesman.com — About $40,000 worth of copper was stolen from a business in Spokane Valley last weekend. A manager of a building in the 4600 block of East Sprague Avenue that&#39;s used as a trailer storage told a sheriff&#39;s deputy on Monday that he noticed insulation on the floor on Saturday but ...
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
Fixed link! Talk about a rude thing to do. Someone(s) stripped a building of $40k in copper over the weekend: http://t.co/q0YXz3Lw #notnice

WSBDC offers 26 concise online sessions for small business owners

spokesman.com — If you&#39;re not spending enough time online, the Washington SBDC (Small Business Development Center) website at wsbdc.org, is now offering 26 short self-paced webinars to help understand the fundamentals of starting and growing a business. The series is underwritten by U.S. Bank, and all 26 courses are in English ...
Tom Sowa Business Reporter, Spokesman-Review @LosSowa
26 self-directed online courses for small business owners, from WA #SBDC. Even better: all are also in Spanish: http://t.co/uzSHoC1q

Police seek help IDing mystery woman

spokesman.com — A woman found lost and confused in Oregon last week took a bus there from Spokane, and authorities are asking for help identifying her. The woman told police her name is Katie Walker and that she hitchhiked from Maine when she was found walking near Albany, Ore., near NE Knox ...
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
A woman found lost and confused in #Oregon last week took a bus there from #Spokane. Do you recognize her? http://t.co/sWKi8Cav

2 Spokane officers injured arresting DUI suspect

spokesman.com — Two Spokane police officers suffered minor injuries Monday night in a chase with a suspected drunken driver. Stephen Patrick Link, 46, is accused of hitting Sgt. Kurt Vigesaa and Officer Ron Van Tassel in their heads as they chased him after he ran from his car near the Rosuears grocery store in Browne's Addition at 1800 W.
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
Who has two thumbs and a picture of the guy accused of assaulting @SpokanePD in @BrownesAddition last night? http://t.co/SZvxIvdY #Spokane

Parker again without challenger

spokesman.com — So much for magical thinking. The Occupy Spokane activist who challenged state Rep. Kevin Parker&#39;s reelection bid already has dropped out of the race. Wayne Kyle Spitzer, a Democrat, confirmed today that he decided against running for Parker&#39;s 6th District House seat. He filed paperwork officially dropping out on Monday.
Jonathan Brunt Government Reporter, Spokesman-Review @bruntjon
Only challenger to GOP WA state Rep. Kevin Parker drops out. #Spokane #waelex http://t.co/TKdGNWQ9

Dumpster-diving mountain lion had 'crossed the line,' couldn't return to wild

spokesman.com — It turns out that mountain lions could be wandering the Boise River greenbelt at any time, preying on stay cats and squirrels, staying undercover, and keeping away from humans - and that&#39;s fine. The problem with the half-grown cat that was shot by police last night around midnight was that ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Dumpster-diving mountain lion had 'crossed the line,' couldn't return to wild http://t.co/j5FIJUpi

Road work not done after all

spokesman.com — The city of Spokane Valley announced this morning that work at the intersection of Sprague and Custer Road will not be done today as originally thought. The new estimate is that Sprague will be reduced to one lane in each direction for utility and signal work through noon Wednesday. Here&#39;s ...
Nina Culver Reporter, Spokesman-Review @NinaCulver
Street opening delayed; work at Sprague and Custer now expected to be done Wednesday. http://t.co/7LktCjDu

Real question on student loans

spokesman.com — 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 the disaster of allowing the rate for future loans to rise from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, and if it isn't increased, how is this lost revenue going to be funded?
Addy Hatch City Editor, Spokesman-Review @addyh
More comments, letters objecting to spending not specifically mentioned in Constitution (higher ed, health care). http://t.co/AwaIkaOR

Whitworth baseball has come a long way

spokesman.com — For the past few years, when Dan Ramsay dreamed, visions of dogpiles danced in his head. And as the Whitworth University coach and former player will attest, baseball's championship right of passage - in reality - is far sweeter than the reverie.
Jess Brown Sports Reporter, Spokesman-Review @jbrown_SRSports
#Whitworth #baseball team aiming for third dogpile - http://t.co/E5fpGngY - http://t.co/5MaWYYCM via @spokesmanreview

Mountain lion shot after spotted at Dumpster near BSU student union

spokesman.com — The mountain lion that had been prowling downtown Boise and the Greenbelt since the weekend was shot last night around midnight by Boise Police, after it was spotted near a Dumpster in the area around the student union building at Boise State University. "They did take it out," said Idaho ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Mountain lion shot by police after spotted at Dumpster near BSU student union http://t.co/fYzONxVV

A wide range for the morning

spokesman.com — A GRIP ON SPORTS It&#39;s an eclectic mix we present for you this morning, with links ranging from New Jersey, where former Gonzaga star Adam Morrison had a tryout with the Nets, to Tampa, where the Bucs said goodbye to Kellen Winslow and sent him to the Seahawks. Read on.
Vince Grippi Sports Reporter, Spokesman-Review @vinceg55
Yes it's really early here on the West Coast, but we have our morning blog post done. Heck, we even beat the sun today. http://t.co/DSbhoWbE

Local Trail Angels: Back Country Horsemen

spokesman.com — Along with similar groups in Idaho and Montana, Back Country Horsemen of Washington was founded in 1976 by trail- riding horsemen dedicated to preserving the rights of people to use horses and mules for recreation on public lands. They engage with everyone from lawmakers to service groups to keep trails open, in more ways than one.
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
Local Trail Angels: Back Country Horsemen - http://t.co/VBnAkg3c via @spokesmanreview

Fat Tire riders show film to boost local trails

spokesman.com — MOUNTAIN BIKING -- The Spokane Fat Tire Trail Riders Club is showing of the new Anthills feature film Strength In Numbers as a fundraiser for local trail projects. Check it out May 25 The film at Spokane Falls Community Colleges SUB Lounge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:15.
Rich Landers Outdoors Editor, Spokesman-Review @SRoutside
Fat Tire riders show film to boost local trails - http://t.co/pc0JfhUH via @spokesmanreview

Eye On Boise - Spokesman.com

spokesman.com — Short takes and breaking news from the Idaho Legislature and the state capital.
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: All stolen racing bikes safely recovered http://t.co/C2bzeDxG
Todd Dvorak Politics, Environment, and Sports Reporter, Associated Press @tdvorak1
Idaho Dem candidate Jimmy Farris vows to grab his helmet and get into the political game, by EyeOnBoise: http://t.co/PdJXewHT

New details in Kala Williams homicide

spokesman.com — A 20-year-old woman found dead of what police say was significant trauma told a confidant days before she disappeared that she was worried and concerned for her safety. Kala Williams got to know Erin Newberry through the Catalyst Project, an organization that helps homeless youth. Newberry, the group&#39;s creative director, ...
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
20-year-old #Spokane murder victim told a confidant days before she disappeared that she was concerned for her safety: http://t.co/LsgxIsip

Grant on 1st CD Dem primary result: 'It doesn't actually make sense'

spokesman.com — Here&#39;s a link to my full story at spokesman.com on how Democratic congressional candidate Jimmy Farris says he&#39;s learned a lesson, after he didn&#39;t actively campaign during his primary race and ended up with only a five percentage point lead over a mentally ill candidate who&#39;s facing felony charges. Farris ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Grant on 1st CD Dem primary result: 'It doesn't actually make sense' Link to full story http://t.co/nqCmN4Wm

Bonner Co. killer faces new gun charge

spokesman.com — A Bonner County man who served 10 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend in 1999 could be headed to federal prison under a recent indictment. George John Bondurant is accused of possessing a a Remington 20-gauge shotgun on May 8, according to a grand jury indictment ...
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
North Idaho man who served 10 years in prison for shooting death of his girlfriend could return on a new gun charge: http://t.co/omce8rvJ

Mud boggers damaging forest meadows

spokesman.com — PUBLIC LANDS -- They&#39;re at it again. As though it&#39;s a rite of spring for lame brains, some four-wheel drive enthusiasts are ripping into soggy national forest lands for a few thrills that will leave ruts and plant damage for years to come. Some of the most serious offenses are occuring in Idaho.
Tom Sowa Business Reporter, Spokesman-Review @LosSowa
RT @Backcountry_H_A: Mud boggers damage forest meadows. BHA offers $1,000 for info for conviction http://t.co/1cfSHxR4 via @spokesmanreview

Liberty Lake TierPoint sold to St. Louis-based Cequel Data Centers

spokesman.com — The Spokane area&rsquo;s largest data center, TierPoint in Liberty Lake, has been acquired by Cequel Data Centers, LLC, a St. Louis-based company with similar operations across the United States. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. But the size of the transaction was &ldquo;significant,&rdquo; according to TierPoint CEO Octavio Morales.
Tom Sowa Business Reporter, Spokesman-Review @LosSowa
Another #BernardDaines sale (sort of). TierPoint, Spokane's biggest data center, sold to Cequel Data Centers. #bigdeal http://t.co/FoZqjHk5

Mountain lion on the prowl in Boise...

spokesman.com — Boise Police and Fish &amp; Game officials are on the lookout for a mountain lion that&#39;s been sighted repeatedly in town; people are being asked to call city police immediately if they spot the big cat, a 70-pound juvenile male. The mountain lion is apparently making its way in leisurely ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Mountain lion on the prowl in Boise, where it's picnicked in a flower garden and jogged on greenbelt http://t.co/HAFRpWch

Sirens & Gavels - Spokesman.com

spokesman.com — Brian Moore told jurors today that he never plotted with Shellye Stark to kill her husband and never planned to stage the shooting to look like self defense. He said he had no idea Shellye serving her husband with a restraining order would end in a shooting.
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
No surprise here. #Spokane jurors can't decide in Brian Moore/Shellye Stark case: http://t.co/1WQNDKuX Background: http://t.co/BnBakLWF

Mistrial declared in Moore case

spokesman.com — A mistrial has been declared in the case of Brian Moore, who was charged with first-degree murder by accomplice in the 2007 homicide of his girlfriend's husband. The jury deliberated for four days before declaring that they couldn't reach a unanimous decision in the case.
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
No surprise here. #Spokane jurors can't decide in Brian Moore/Shellye Stark case: http://t.co/1WQNDKuX Background: http://t.co/BnBakLWF

Robbery case resolved in 3 weeks

spokesman.com — That was fast. A 35-year-old man arrested for a robbery nearly three weeks ago has pleaded guilty. Shawn James Combs was sentenced to about 3 1/2 years in prison for first-degree robbery last week in Spokane County Superior Court. He&#39;d made his first court appearance May 2 after being arrested ...
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
That was fast. A #Spokane man who robbed a motel in February has been sentenced, just three weeks after his arrest: http://t.co/VDpcBGoe

Traffic problems coming and going

spokesman.com — There will be another traffic hangup popping up starting Tuesday in Spokane Valley, but a second traffic issue will go away. The eastbound lane of Mission at the Flora roundabout will be closed Tuesday through Friday for sidewalk ramp work. Traffic will be detoured down Boone and Long.
Nina Culver Reporter, Spokesman-Review @NinaCulver
Eastbound Mission at the Flora roundabout will close Tuesday; Sprague to reopen fully at Custer. http://t.co/8CcYLClR

Okla. fugitive in Spokane prompts prope

spokesman.com — Spokane police are investigating why an Oklahoma fugitive ended up here with a large amount of marijuana and cash. Police on Friday obtained a search warrant for Mitchell R. Green, Jr.&#39;s cellphone in hopes it will lead what they suspect is a marijuana trafficking ring. Green, 28, told U.S. Marshals ...
Meghann Cuniff Crime and Courts Reporter, Spokesman-Review @meghanncuniff
What was an #Oklahoma fugitive doing in #Spokane with lots of marijuana and cash? @SpokanePD is trying to find out: http://t.co/kQMOKWUV

Editorial: State must come up with money for schools

spokesman.com — With the race to become her successor well under way, Gov. Chris Gregoire keeps trying to disabuse the contestants of the shared notion that they can increase education funding without raising taxes.
Jody Lawrence-Turner Education Reporter, Spokesman-Review @SRJody
Editorial: State must come up with money for schools - http://t.co/ky9tXqup - May 19, 2012 http://t.co/d5V6iKeI via @spokesmanreview

Sunday's missing New York Times crossword clues

spokesman.com — Some of the clues were missing from the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. Here is the puzzle in full.
Nina Culver Reporter, Spokesman-Review @NinaCulver
Missing something?MT Our Sunday NYTimes crossword was missing some of the clues.Follow this link for the full puzzle. http://t.co/kJa9o4dN

Spokane Valley blog

spokesman.com — Linda Crowe, pastor of Veradale United Church of Christ for the past 17 years, is shown outside the church on Tuesday. She is retiring. SR photo/Jesse Tinsley Apparently we&#39;re back to rainy and cool Mondays now. While you enjoy your morning coffee, we&#39;ve got a bunch of stories from Saturday&#39;s ...
Nina Culver Reporter, Spokesman-Review @NinaCulver
Saturday's Valley Voice:Rev. Linda Crowe retires, Wags to Riches styles, Sprague Ave. construction, LL council vacancy. http://t.co/AfaTfevD

Farris on narrow primary win: 'I've always been better in the 2nd half anyways'

spokesman.com — Idaho Democratic 1st District congressional candidate Jimmy Farris, whose 53%-47% win over Cynthia Clinkingbeard in the primary was something of a stunner, given that Farris was the party&#39;s anointed choice and Clinkingbeard didn&#39;t campaign, after an arrest for pulling a gun on employees at a Staples store, had these thoughts ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Farris on narrow primary win: 'I've always been better in the 2nd half anyways' http://t.co/9dKDRDse

Idaho backs Montana in fight to preserve state campaign finance laws against Citizens United decision

spokesman.com — Idaho is one of 22 states that have filed a brief today in support of Montana&#39;s fight in the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent the 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws restricting corporate campaign spending - even though Idaho has no such laws. Idaho ...
Betsy Z. Russell Reporter, Spokesman-Review @BetsyZRussell
Eye on Boise: Idaho backs Montana in fight to preserve state campaign finance laws against Citizens United decision http://t.co/Qwuq7zPc