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Asotin students K-12 display stem projects (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:56 AM PDT

Asotin High School is gearing up for the new addition of engineering curriculum with a celebration of engineering-based projects.

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Demonstrations of how Public Works Departments keep Valley clean. (Video)

By Veronica Miracle Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM PDT

Public works departments from around the region teamed up in the rain Wednesday to show students how the area agencies keep our Valley clean.

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School districts in Latah County now have money for improvements (Video)

By Rachel Dubrovin Published: May 23, 2013 at 8:47 AM PDT

We continue our election coverage as three Latah County School Districts have a reason to celebrate after Tuesday's election because voters approved all of the bonds and levies on the ballots.

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Neighbor pulls unconscious man from burning trailer fire in Moscow (Video)

By Rachel Dubrovin Published: May 23, 2013 at 8:53 AM PDT

Moscow Firefighters are calling one local man a hero, for pulling his neighbor out of a burning trailer early Wednesday morning.

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Local & Regional Asotin students K-12 display stem projects (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:56 AM PDT

Asotin High School is gearing up for the new addition of engineering curriculum with a celebration of engineering-based projects.

Local & Regional Demonstrations of how Public Works Departments keep Valley clean. (Video)

By Veronica Miracle Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM PDT

Public works departments from around the region teamed up in the rain Wednesday to show students how the area agencies keep our Valley clean.

Local & Regional School districts in Latah County now have money for improvements (Video)

By Rachel Dubrovin Published: May 23, 2013 at 8:47 AM PDT

We continue our election coverage as three Latah County School Districts have a reason to celebrate after Tuesday's election because voters approved all of the bonds and levies on the ballots.

Local & Regional Neighbor pulls unconscious man from burning trailer fire in Moscow (Video)

By Rachel Dubrovin Published: May 23, 2013 at 8:53 AM PDT

Moscow Firefighters are calling one local man a hero, for pulling his neighbor out of a burning trailer early Wednesday morning.

Local & Regional Little people, big problem: Roloffs get death threats (Video)

By Anna Canzano On Your Side Investigator Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:51 AM PDT

One of Oregon’s most famous local families is getting death threats.

Local & Regional FBI: Arrest made in Spokane ricin letter scare

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press Published: May 22, 2013 at 5:25 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2013 at 6:56 PM PDT

The FBI said Wednesday that agents have arrested a 37-year-old man after a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin were discovered in Washington state last week.

Local & Regional LC Valley supports "Tina's Hope For A Cure" event (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: May 22, 2013 at 4:23 PM PDT

A fundraiser for a young girl within our community who is dealing with a disease called cystinosis, was a huge success this past weekend.

Local & Regional Lewiston voters response to school levy election (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: May 22, 2013 at 10:42 AM PDT

Lewiston citizens hit the polls Tuesday to vote on the Lewiston School District supplemental levy and two school board openings.

Local & Regional Proposed gas tax increase in Washington state (Video)

By Veronica Miracle Published: May 22, 2013 at 10:16 AM PDT

Many in the Evergreen State are jarred by the state average for gas prices, which sits at nearly $4, that's about .30 more than the national average.

Local & Regional Ten Mile Bridge construction project complete (Video)

By Veronica Miracle Published: May 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM PDT

The Ten Mile Bridge project is now complete after years of setbacks and litigation have created headaches for surrounding neighbors as well as the county.

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By cgnorth Published: May 19, 2013 at 2:59 PM PDT

I took my buddy Paul Wheeler out fishing Friday May 17th on the Clearwater. He caught this salmon around 7:30am and it weighed 18 1/2lbs. and was 37'' long.

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Photos: More red carpet looks at Cannes (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 11:20 AM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2013 at 1:35 PM PDT

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Emails show AEG lawyer called Jackson a 'freak'

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer Published: May 23, 2013 at 10:53 AM PDT

A lawyer for the parent company of AEG Live LLC called Michael Jackson a freak on the day the singer signed a multimillion contract for a series of ill-fated comeback concerts, emails displayed for a jury on Wednesday showed.

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Review: 'We Steal Secrets' juicy look at WikiLeaks

By DAVID ROONEY The Hollywood Reporter Published: May 23, 2013 at 11:05 AM PDT

Unfolding like an espionage thriller but with a methodical journalistic skill at organizing a mountain of facts, the film raises stimulating questions about transparency and freedom of information in a world in which governments and corporations have plenty to hide. It should be a magnet for op-ed coverage.

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(New) 84-year-old woman indicted for drug trafficking

By Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM PDT

An 84-year-old Albuquerque woman who uses an oxygen tank has been indicted for drug trafficking.

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For this urban bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot (Photo Gallery)

By KATHY MATHESON, Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 8:26 AM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM PDT

Rudi Saldia often buzzes around Philadelphia with his year-old feline Mary Jane perched on his shoulder. Their urban adventures have turned heads on the street and garnered big hits on YouTube.

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(Updated) Council members abstain from vote on abstaining

By Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 8:46 AM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2013 at 12:56 PM PDT

Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.

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Firefighters rescue missing cat from 25-foot hole: 'It's a miracle' (Video)

By Michael Spears Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:22 AM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2013 at 11:51 AM PDT

It was a cry for help one woman couldn't quite pinpoint and a rescue call firefighters hadn't seen before.

Local & Regional No pay raise for Gov. Inslee, state legislators this year

By Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 11:12 AM PDT

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and most statewide elected officials and lawmakers won't get a pay raise this year, but judges will see a salary hike.

Local & Regional Major nuclear upgrade at Energy Northwest

By Ryan Simms Published: May 23, 2013 at 10:03 AM PDT

A major upgrade is happening at Energy Northwest's Columbia Generating Station.

Local & Regional Residential parking allowed during World Series (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:55 AM PDT

The Lewiston Police Department is waiving the Normal Hill residential parking restrictions during the NAIA tournament.

Local & Regional Yorkshire terrier killed by mountain lion in Boise neighborhood (Video) (Audio)

By KBOI Web Staff Published: May 22, 2013 at 1:47 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2013 at 9:38 PM PDT

Fish and Game says a woman called 911 on Tuesday to report her Yorkshire terriers had been attacked.

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Expert panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion'

By GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer Published: May 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM PDT

An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping.

Sports (New) Overt racism by fans more prevalent in Europe than U.S.

By NANCY ARMOUR, AP National Writer Published: May 23, 2013 at 12:46 PM PDT

Despite the publicity they get, the incidents of racial intolerance occur only sporadically. But they are ugly when they do.

Sports Euro Tour CEO apologizes for saying 'colored'

By Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 12:27 PM PDT

European Tour CEO George O'Grady said that "most of Sergio's friends are colored athletes in the United States."

Sports Economy thrives during NAIA World Series (Video)

By Veronica Miracle Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:16 AM PDT

It's a busy time of year for local businesses as baseball teams and fans from around the country pour into the area for the Avista NAIA World Series.

Sports (New) Browns QB Weeden to help with Oklahoma tornado

By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer Published: May 23, 2013 at 12:54 PM PDT

Weeden has been in contact with Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb and he plans to be there this weekend to help.

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(New) Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

By DAVID CRARY Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 3:15 PM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2013 at 3:34 PM PDT

The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

National & World (New) Kids, teachers from devastated Okla. school reunite

By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN and RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI, Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 2:36 PM PDT

Students from a suburban Oklahoma City elementary school destroyed by this week's tornado reunited with their teachers Thursday and collected whatever could be salvaged from the ruins.

National & World Obama: America at a 'crossroads' in fight against terrorism

By JULIE PACE, Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 11:45 AM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2013 at 3:29 PM PDT

Declaring America at a "crossroads" in the fight against terrorism, President Barack Obama on Thursday revealed clearer guidelines for the use of deadly drone strikes, including more control by the U.S. military, while leaving key details of the controversial program secret.

National & World (New) 'I'm not racist': Common claim after racial slurs

By JESSE WASHINGTON, AP National Writer Published: May 23, 2013 at 1:51 PM PDT

Using scientific studies that measure how quickly people associate words like "black" with "criminal" or "Asian-American" with "foreign," these researchers conclude that many people — of all backgrounds, not just white people — are unaware of their own racial biases.

National & World (New) Nearly all U.S. states see hefty drop in teen births

By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer Published: May 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2013 at 2:18 PM PDT

The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

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YouNews Late Spring snow.

By dentonthaves Published: May 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM PDT

Here it is May 22 2013 and it is snowing out this weather can't make up it's mind if it want's to be Spring or Winter.

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Grande Ronde Steelhead

By nbutte Published: Apr 4, 2013 at 7:34 PM PDT

James Storms of Garfield WA with Grande Ronde steelhead November 2012.

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More doctors, hospitals using electronic records

By Associated Press Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:26 AM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2013 at 12:33 PM PDT

The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.

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Technology Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View

By JASON DEAREN, Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:54 AM PDT

Mountain View, Calif.,-based Google sent hikers to the Galapagos with Street View gear called "trekkers," 42-pound computer backpacks with large, soccer ball-like cameras mounted on a tower.

Technology Review: Google music plan solid, serendipitous

By RYAN NAKASHIMA, Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 10:24 AM PDT

The All Access service represents Google's attempt to grab a bigger piece of the digital music market as more people stream songs over mobile phones.

Technology Solar plane completes 2nd leg of cross-country trip (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:03 AM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2013 at 9:41 AM PDT

A solar-powered plane has landed in Texas, completing the second leg of a trip across the United States.

Technology Twitter adds security measure to logins

By Associated Press Published: May 22, 2013 at 1:55 PM PDT

Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users' accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorized logins.

Technology With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely

By MARTHA MENDOZA AP National Writer Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT

A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved - and disable it remotely.

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Health Sports seem OK for many with heart-zapping device

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Published: May 21, 2013 at 8:26 AM PDT

New research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and soccer in favor of golf or bowling.

Health What do we eat? New food map will tell us

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: May 20, 2013 at 8:42 AM PDT

Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which can lag behind the rapidly expanding and changing food marketplace. Researchers are trying to change that.

Health FDA has safety concerns on Merck insomnia drug

By Associated Press Published: May 20, 2013 at 8:37 AM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 1:40 PM PDT

Federal health regulators say an experimental insomnia drug from Merck can help patients fall asleep, but it also carries worrisome side effects, including daytime drowsiness and suicidal thinking.

Health Measles surges in UK years after vaccine scare

By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer Published: May 20, 2013 at 7:25 AM PDT

More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease.

Health Hep C rising in baby boomers, but can they be treated? (Photo Gallery)

By Rose Egge Published: May 17, 2013 at 12:04 PM PDT Last Updated: May 21, 2013 at 12:50 PM PDT

The CDC is recommending baby boomers get tested for Hepatitis C, regardless of other risk factors. But, treatment may not be readily available for newly diagnosed patients, and the Affordable Care Act could make things even worse.

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Business US new home sales up 2.3 percent in April

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER,AP Economics Writer Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:45 AM PDT

U.S. sales of new homes rose in April and nearly matched the fastest pace in five years, driving the median price to a record high. The gains suggest the housing recovery is strengthening.

Business Applications for US unemployment aid fall to 340K

By PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writer Published: May 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM PDT

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth.

Business House backs variable rate student loans

By PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT

The U.S. House says student loans' interest rates should be pegged to the financial markets. Senate democrats say there is no support for the bill in the Senate.

Business Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

By KRISTEN WYATT, Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM PDT

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill.

Business Oil falls on concerns for China demand, Fed policy

By Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 10:17 AM PDT

The price of oil fell Thursday as weak manufacturing data from China raised questions about the strength of oil demand in the world's No. 2 economy.

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Consumer Is your homeowners insurance adequate for a disaster?

By Herb Weisbaum Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:33 AM PDT

The tornado damage in Oklahoma made me think about homeowners insurance.

Consumer Avoid tornado disaster charity fraud (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: May 22, 2013 at 9:06 AM PDT

Before you give money to help with tornado disaster relief in Oklahoma, find out what kind of help the charity is providing.

Consumer Before you hire, be sure to check out that lawn care service

By Herb Weisbaum Published: May 22, 2013 at 9:06 AM PDT

You decided to hire a lawn care service. But before you do, take the time to check them out. Choose the wrong company and you could waste a lot of green.

Consumer Want a better credit score? Here's how to do it

By Herb Weisbaum Published: May 21, 2013 at 8:01 AM PDT

A good credit score will save you money. It will drive down the interest rates you pay on credit cards, home loans, even a mortgage.

Consumer Washington ranked among top 10 for Internet crime (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: May 21, 2013 at 8:00 AM PDT

This may be one of the most Internet savvy parts of the country, but that doesn't mean we're internet secure.

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