2009-10 Cougar Men's Basketball Season Preview Oct 16, 2009
Also in the group of first year players is Spokane native Anthony Brown ... WSU will meet Air Force Dec. 12 in Spokane, and the Cougars and Portland State will meet halfway, Dec. 19, in the Tri-Cities. (Pac-10.org)
All aboard: Riding the rails to Eugene Oct 13, 2009
zebe wrote on Oct 12, 2009 8:18 PM:" Ride the train regularly to Seattle, Portland or Spokane. It usually is a good to great experience. Once in a while you get a sour, power-mad type Conductor ordering you to follow "his" rules...Rules that other Conductors don't seem to know about. Real sour experience when that happens. Take your own food and avoid very high priced stuff. Bring a pillow and blanket too. ". RSH wrote on Oct 12, 2009 7:29 AM:" I used to take the trip regularly from K.F. to... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Givens: Fist bumps, handshakes and the flu Oct 9, 2009
Editor's note: David B. Givens is Director of the Center for Nonverbal Studies in Spokane, Washington ... SPOKANE, Washington (CNN) -- The H1N1 swine flu virus is putting our most familiar gesture of greeting -- handshakes -- at risk. (CNN -- US)
Buffs, Greyhounds Meet in Homecoming Shootout Oct 9, 2009
At-#23-Midwestern State, the Spokane, Wash ... One week earlier, at Southwestern Oklahoma State, the Spokane, Wash. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Public safety (734) Oct 7, 2009
Douglas Lee Trotter, 44, Spokane; failure to appear (DUII); booked and released. DUII. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Volleyball Escapes with 3-2 Win over Arizona State Oct 4, 2009
Freshman Oceana Bush (Spokane) had a school record 39 digs in WSU's 3-2 win over ASU Oct. 3. Oct. 3, 2009. (Pac-10.org)
Buffs Look for LSC South Win at Midwestern State Oct 2, 2009
One week earlier, at Southwestern Oklahoma State, the Spokane, Wash. native logged four tackles, with each of those takedowns coming behind the line of scrimmage, accounting for minus-29 yards in losses. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Sizing up the catching prospects Sep 22, 2009
Though Telis stands just about 5-foot-9, his body is filling out and he is already showing some pop. Telis was outstanding with the AZL Rangers this year, but he really opened eyes after going 8-for-20 with a double and two homers during a late-season stint in Spokane ... 225 in Spokane last season and hit ... 943 OPS between short-season Spokane and Single-A Hickory. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Home Opener Saturday in Renovated Dome Sep 19, 2009
The Vandals beat the Rams 10-0 in 1971, in a game played in Spokane. After CSU, the Idaho home conference slate includes Hawaii (Oct 17), La Tech (Oct 31), Fresno State (Nov 7), and Utah State (Nov 28) in the season finale. (VandalVenue.com)
Men's Basketball Faces Another Challenging Schedule Sep 18, 2009
The schedule includes 15 home games in the McCarthey Athletic Center, the fourth annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Classic in the Spokane Arena and the seventh annual Battle in Seattle at KeyArena ... Following a home game with Eastern Washington University Dec. 28, the Bulldogs have a New Year's Eve date with the University of Oklahoma in the Spokane Arena for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Classic ... Memphis was in Spokane last season for ESPN's College Game Day. (Gozags.com)
Volleyball Remains Undefeated with Sweep at Gonzaga Sep 17, 2009
-- The Washington State volleyball team defeated Gonzaga University 25-10, 25-15, 25-20, Tuesday night at the Martin Centre in Spokane, to remain undefeated in 11 contests this season. WSU will enter the Pacific-10 Conference schedule in ten days with an 11-0 record, the best record for WSU since opening the 2002 Elite Eight season at 11-0 and the sixth time in school history the Cougar volleyball team has gone 11-0. (Wsucougars.com)
Thrashers trim roster Sep 17, 2009
The Thrashers returned forwards Jimmy Bubnick (Kamloops, WHL), Levko Koper (Spokane, WHL), Jeremy Morin (Kitchener, OHL), Eric O Dell (Sudbury, OHL) and Danick Paquette (Quebec, QMJHL) and defensemen Ben Chiarot (Guelph, OHL) and Cody Sol (Saginaw, OHL) to their junior teams. The team released forwards Matt Anderson and Darryl Smith, defensemen Mike Looby and Drew Paris, and goaltender Josh Unice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Proposed ban on smoking in Tacoma parks riles some Sep 16, 2009
Other Washington cities, including Seattle, Spokane and Wenatchee, are considering similar measures. Many cities with park smoking bans have imposed much harsher penalties than what Tacoma is proposing. (Longview Daily News, WA)
UC Davis Men's Golf Looks To Build On Success Sep 14, 2009
Aggies feature talented team that looks to defend Big West title and return to NCAA postseason. " Leading the charge is , a junior from San Clemente who led the Aggies with a 72.1 stroke average last season while winning three tournaments including top honors at the conference championship. Graham also earned medalist honors at the season-opening Kansas Invitational and the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, going a combined 15 shots under par to win the trio. He enjoyed a very successful summer as an... (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Raffle winner to light new HART marquee Sep 12, 2009
Morgan is a recent Hillsboro transplant from Spokane, Wash. a retired nurse and an avid theatre goer who helped with the marquee fund-raising project. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Men's Golf to Open Season at Palouse Ridge Sep 12, 2009
The Field: The 13-school field will include teams from Boise State, Idaho, Gonzaga, Lewis-Clark State, Loyola Marymount, Sacramento State, San Jose State, Seattle, Spokane CC, UC Davis, Washington, Washington State and Weber State. Competing For WSU: This week's team will consist of seniors and , junior , sophomore and freshman. (Wsucougars.com)
Idaho State Golf Set for Bulldog and Eagle Invitational Sep 12, 2009
Team will travel to Spokane, Wash ... The Idaho State women's golf team will travel to Spokane, Wash. (Isubengals.com)
Southwest Airlines to Begin Service to Three New Nonstop Cities From Denver Sep 11, 2009
Carrier Adds New Service to Boston, Spokane, and Reno/Tahoe from Denver. DALLAS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines announced today that the airline will begin new nonstop service between Denver and Boston Logan; Denver and Spokane; and Denver and Reno/Tahoe ... "We are connecting our fastest growing city, Denver, to our newest destination, Boston Logan, as well as adding two new travel options from Denver to the west with Reno/Tahoe and Spokane.". (PR Newswire)
Hawaii 101: Stars aligning for Cougs? Sep 11, 2009
com: Hawaii 101: Stars aligning for Cougs. Hawaii 101: Stars aligning for Cougs. (Cougfan.com)
Oregon doctors to travel to DC to lobby for health reform Sep 9, 2009
" The doctors are driving a recreational vehicle to Washington, D.C., for a rally on the Capitol steps. They'll stop along the way for rallies to build support for a single-payer system -- beginning in Seattle and including Spokane; Helena, Mont.; Salt Lake City; Denver; Minneapolis; Chicago; Detroit; and Nashville. The 10 doctors in the group have a wide range of medical experience. "Health care affects every one of us," he said, adding that Congress needed to come up with a "real solution.... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Tough Tests Await In Final Five Non-Conference Games Sep 3, 2009
Zags play in the Las Vegas Hoops Classic which features two 2009 Sweet 16 Teams. Bulldogs play four teams that made a splash in the 2009 postseason. (Gozags.com)
Women's Rowing Looking For Interested Athletes Sep 1, 2009
Informative meeting set for Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in McCarthey Athletic Center. Women's rowing looking for individuals interested in being varsity athletes. (Gozags.com)
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Launch 'Ready Set Save' Fare Sale Aug 31, 2009
$49 - Boise, Idaho, and Spokane, Wash ... and: One-way fare: - Oakland and Spokane $59 - Chicago, Los Angeles and Santa Rosa/Sonoma, Calif ... $69 - Boise $99 - La Paz and Loreto, Mexico $109 - Vancouver, Canada $168 Between San Francisco and: One-way fare: - Spokane $89 - Los Cabos $95 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico $115 Between Anchorage, Alaska, and: One-way fare: - Fairbanks, Alaska $79 - Maui $199. (PR Newswire)
Clinic threat allegedly stemmed from news article Aug 28, 2009
Authorities traced the June 23 phone call to Spokane ... Prosecutors say Donald Hertz, 70, made the threat after he read that story, said Hertz s lawyer in Spokane, Russell Van Camp ... A retired real estate developer and insurance salesman with no criminal record, Hertz was taken into federal custody Wednesday morning and appeared in U.S. District Court in Spokane that afternoon. (Longview Daily News, WA)
John Franklin HendricksFrankApril 21, 1910 - Aug. 24, 2009 Aug 28, 2009
and John, and his wife, Angela, of Parma, Idaho; daughters, Carolyn, and her husband, Joe Morton, of Spokane, Wash. Lois, and her husband, Dennis Dumler, of Amity, Ore. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Spokane man accused of threatening abortion doctor Aug 27, 2009
Seventy-year-old Donald Hertz of Spokane faces a charge of making an interstate threat and a charge of violating a 1994 law that protects access to reproductive health services ... Hertz, who was arrested Wednesday, said little during an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Cynthia Imbrogno in Spokane ... Associated Press Writer Nick Geranios contributed to this report from Spokane. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wake Forest Announces 2009-10 Basketball Schedule Aug 26, 2009
The Deacons will then travel to the Pacific Northwest to face Gonzaga on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Kennel in Spokane, Wash. The first-ever matchup between the Deacs and Zags will be on ESPN2. (Wakeforestsports.com)
The Cougar Lounge - The Casino Insurance Burden Aug 17, 2009
We already know who would be gullible enough to watch such a thing - people in Spokane. We know this because a recent market research study identified the people of Spokane as the second-most likely people to be duped by a reality TV series - behind only the geniuses residing in Lexington, Kentucky ... Places for sane people to avoid in the future are Lexington, Spokane, Richmond, Green Bay, Knoxville, Sacramento, Toledo, St. Louis, Denver and Dayton. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Trapped, part 2: The way out Aug 16, 2009
He was working for Norwesco and had help from a Spokane company, A-L Compressed Gases, in designing the system. And, as Harald stressed in his comments to investigators, the MWRA, construction manager Kaiser Engineers, and tunnel contractor KAK all went back and forth in reviewing his proposed plan, so he felt comfortable with their buy-in. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Aug 16, 2009
She has been invited to next year s tournament in Spokane, Wash. To comment on this story, go to. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Air Force Shooting Team Aims for Excellence Aug 15, 2009
USAF shooting team aims for excellence at national competition. " Among this family is the Air Force Shooting Team, a group of active and Reserve Airmen who come together several times a year to compete against the best shooters in the nation. "We get to shoot rifles and represent the Air Force up against some of the best marksmen around," said Tech. Sgt. Darryl Smith, a member of the team. "It doesn't get any better than that. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Ambassadors Group Declares Quarterly Dividend Aug 14, 2009
The Company is a socially conscious, education company located in Spokane, Washington, and is the parent company of Ambassador Programs, Inc., World Adventures Unlimited, Inc. and BookRags, Inc., an educational research website. The Company also oversees the Washington School of World Studies, an accredited travel study and distance learning school. (Primezone Releases)
Minor League Roundup - 8/11 Aug 12, 2009
SSA: Spokane 5 - Salem-Keizer 3 W - Matlock (1-4) SV - Ocampo (2) HR - Prince (5) 24-27, 6 ... Another day, another Spokane Indians victory. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Fewer hotel rooms being rented out in Montana Aug 10, 2009
Carroll and Jozovich, of Butte, said they thought about traveling to Salt Lake City or Spokane, Wash. for their big summer vacation, but decided Great Falls had just as much to do and is more affordable. (Missoulian, MT)
Hotel summer season sluggish Aug 10, 2009
Carroll and Jozovich, of Butte, said they thought about traveling to Salt Lake City or Spokane, for their big summer vacation, but decided Great Falls had just as much to do and is more affordable. Al Belknap, manager of the Great Falls KOA, said camper nights have been up 10 percent to 15 percent to far this summer and August has always been our busiest month. (Missoulian, MT)
Into the dark Aug 9, 2009
So they awarded the roughly $800,000 contract to Norwesco Marine of Spokane, Washington ... Around the same time, Hoss called Roger Rouleau, Norwesco s owner in Spokane, and told him the breathing system was flawed ... Roger had stayed back in Washington, but the unusual nature of the Deer Island job had drawn him attention from Spokane s Journal of Business a few days earlier. (Boston Globe)
CWU dean plans cycle trip Aug 6, 2009
Bicylist wrote on Aug 5, 2009 2:51 PM:" Whats wrong with starting at Ellensburg going east to Spokane and then northwest back through to Wenatchee and return to Ellensburg?BTW a Cycle is normally a motorCYCLE. Your article title is very misleading. ". Add Your Own Comments. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Josh Cox Named Ticket Manager/Travel Coordinator Aug 4, 2009
Ticket Manager/Travel Coordinator Josh Cox. Cox joins Bulldog staff after woking in the ticket office at Wake Forest. (Gozags.com)
JOSEPHINE WHITFORD DUGGAN passed away peacefully on July 21, 2009, in Green Valley at age 100. Aug 2, 2009
Her early years were spent in Spokane, Wash. where she went to high school and then the family moved to Los Angeles, Calif. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Washington state hotels, from $120 a night Aug 1, 2009
Spokane, from $159 per room per nightThe at the Pheasant Hill Inn includes accommodations, breakfast daily, and two 18-hole rounds of golf at a choice of area courses (about a $50 value) ... The inn is just east of downtown Spokane, which is along the border Washington shares with Idahoan area called the Inland Empire. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Helping an employee in a personal financial crisis Jul 31, 2009
Last October, in the throes of the financial crisis, Nancy Nelson gathered the staff of her Spokane recruiting firm Humanix to deliver this message: "If you're finding yourself in a corner where you can't see your way out of it"whether from credit-card debt, medical bills, or a mortgage or car loan"first look to us and see what we can do.". Since then, the $11 million company, which is owned by its 16 employees, has made more than $15,000 in short-term, interest-free loans to seven... (India Times)
Continental rolls out virtual expert, Alex Jul 31, 2009
The Virtual Expert technology, developed by Spokane, Wash. -based Next IT, simulates the look and voice of a real person and is able to understand the intent of phrases and dialog. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
108 degrees — As hot as it’s ever been Jul 29, 2009
Temperatures in the Spokane area are forecast in the 90s the rest of the week, which is a little above normal. More worrisome is a forecast for thunderstorms that could produce lightning that ignites wildfires. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Outdoor Recreation Activities in Co... Jul 28, 2009
Coeur d Alene, Idaho, located in the northern panhandle of the state, just a short drive from Spokane, is an area where travelers can find a wide variety of activities to fulfill any interest that might arise during a family vacation ... ROW also provides river rafting trips on the Lochsa, Moyie, Spokane, Clark Fork and St. Joe rivers. (Suite101.com)
Coeur d'Alene Theme Park and Water ... Jul 28, 2009
Coeur d Alene, Idaho, which is located just about 40 miles from Spokane across the Washington/Idaho border, offers a number of options for those planning a vacation for a family. Coeur d Alene can cover those interested in outdoor activities, but beyond that, this area of North Idaho has a surprisingly large theme park to go along with three water parks. (Suite101.com)
Coeur d'Alene Family Vacation Activ... Jul 28, 2009
Coeur d Alene, just about a 40-minute drive from Spokane, Washington, offers something for everyone in the family. One day can be spent on Lake Coeur d Alene. (Suite101.com)
Missoula couple accused of trafficking in heroin Jul 28, 2009
After the drugs were purchased, they all began driving toward Spokane and stopped at a motel for the night. At the motel, Buzzella's friends said they saw Chayatte with a large ball of tar heroin, and noticed injection marks on Buzzella's arms. (Missoulian, MT)
Rider Ranch in Coeur d'Alene Jul 28, 2009
The is located about 20 minutes from downtown Coeur d Alene, Idaho, and is also an easy drive from Spokane, Washington. Enjoy the hospitality the old West is famous for, while having a fun experience for all ages. (Suite101.com)
Ebert strikes gold - twice Jul 26, 2009
Ebert, 62, secured his ninth gold medal in archery with a compound bow while competing in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games July 13-18 at Spokane, Wash. Hank Ebert of Brainerd shot in the air gun competition in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Not the retiring sort Jul 22, 2009
McGee grew up in Spokane and went to the University of Washington with the original intent to study medicine ... From his native Spokane, McGee veered left to Seattle and kept on going that direction to San Francisco in the early 1960s, at the height of the beatnik-hippie era. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
League to make Klamath debutFamiliar foes: Corvallis, Kitsap have faced off often in past week Jul 22, 2009
Teams in the East Division are Wenatchee, Spokane and Moses Lake in Washington, along with Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Among the Kelowna players is former Henley standout Bryn Card, who now pitches at the University of Utah. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Akey in the Mid-East, PART 1 Jul 21, 2009
I came back from a couple of trips, opened it up, and I said, "Holy cow. The first thing that popped into my head on this, was I remembered back to 2003 when I was coaching at , we were down at the Holiday Bowl, and one of the functions that they put on with the Holiday Bowl is a luncheon out there on an aircraft carrier. So there was us and our team and our travel party and the band and all those folks, and there was and their team and travel party. Same bit. There was this head table full... (VandalVenue.com)
West team sets sights on Shrine win Jul 18, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
North star legend Jul 17, 2009
Thomas recalls attending the races with his father near his childhood home in the Spokane, Wash. area. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Somali man's family says he's not a terrorist Jul 16, 2009
Isse spent time living in both Minneapolis and in Seattle, and from 2003 to 2007 he was enrolled as a student at Eastern Washington University near Spokane, where he majored in economics. He never graduated. (MSNBC -- International)
Class Action Filed Against Ambassadors Group, Inc. Jul 16, 2009
Ambassadors Group, Inc. is a socially conscious, education company located in Spokane, Washington. Ambassadors Group is the parent company of Ambassador Programs, Inc., World Adventures Unlimited, Inc. and Book Rags, Inc., an educational research website. (Primezone Releases)
The danger zone Jul 12, 2009
"They're making an investment on you, and they want to make sure they get a return." Her career took a turn while working at her first job as a photographer with the Spokesman Review in Spokane. After a round of layoffs, she decided to take a buyout and embark on a new career path. (Montana Standard, MT)
Six Shriners hospitals may stay open Jul 8, 2009
"We're cautiously optimistic" that the six hospitals will stay open, said Sally Mildren, public relations director for the Shriners hospital in Spokane, Washington, one of the facilities that had been considered for closure ... The measure would have closed the in Spokane; Erie; Greenville, South Carolina; Shreveport, Louisiana; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Galveston. (CNN)
West within reach at $99 O/W Jul 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009. Head out this summer or later this year, but do try to take advantage of some outstanding one-way sale rates from to more than a dozen Western destinations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Train travel isn't dead (13) Jul 6, 2009
Interestingly, they break the train apart in Spokane, sending half to Portland. It happens in the middle of the night. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
We Love New York -- Just Less Than We Used To Jul 5, 2009
A nice city, Spokane ... No Empire State Building In Spokane. (Townhall.com)
On the hunt for treasure - Customers flock to antique shops as Columbia Falls rediscovers itself with help from the past Jun 30, 2009
Carloads of women, from Spokane, Seattle, you name it. They come to go antiquing. (Missoulian, MT)
USF Summer Baseball Blog No. 12 - Nik Balog Jun 30, 2009
Freshman INF Blogs from Spokane, WA ... Freshman infielder blogs from the Northwest League, where he is a member of the Spokane (WA) Riverhawks ... I left June 2 for Spokane, Washington to start my summer ball experience. (Usfdons.com)
Circus Parade returns to Milwaukee after 6 years Jun 30, 2009
Denver, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Boston and Spokane, Wash. said the station's broadcasting director, Tom Dvorak. (Yahoo News)
The Pres' Palouse Park Bench - Things To Do Jun 27, 2009
For those of you on the east side of the state, head over to a Spokane Indians game where former Cougar Jared Prince will be lacing up the spikes for the summer. Sleep Until 1 P.M.. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
