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CdA rolls out red carpet | The Spokesman-Review

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On Tap beer blog. Thu, Aug. 18, 2016. FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 2013. CdA rolls out red carpet. Without a Ladder’ premiere promotes independent film group. Coeur d’Alene got a little taste of Hollywood on Nov. 13 during the red carpet world premiere of Without a Ladder. Tuxedo-clad gentlemen and ladies in their finest evening wear milled around the red carpet at Regal Cinemas Riverstone until the sound of drums alerted them that the film …. Without a Ladder’ extended. Drummers from the Coeur d’Alene High School b...

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Program eases transition for formerly incarcerated veterans | The Spokesman-Review

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On Tap beer blog. Mon, Aug. 22, 2016. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10, 2010. Program eases transition for formerly incarcerated veterans. Al Hadlock, an Army veteran and convicted bank robber, moves furniture to the front of the downtown Goodwill store on Monday. (Dan Pelle). Al Hadlock would be the first person to tell you how bad he messed up his life. Veterans Day ceremonies and events. To learn about the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program known as About Face, call Kathy Haugland at (509) 444-4304. He believ...

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WA Supreme Court: State underfunding basic education | The Spokesman-Review

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On Tap beer blog. Tue, Aug. 23, 2016. THURSDAY, JAN. 5, 2012, 9:47 am. WA Supreme Court: State underfunding basic education. SEATTLE The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state isn’t meeting its constitutional obligation to amply pay for basic public education. But the justices gave an endorsement to the reform work the Legislature has already started. The 85-page opinion said, however, that the judiciary would keep an eye …. Lawmakers, who convene next week for a 60-day session, will also...

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AP: Olympic teams to swim, boat in Rio's filth | The Spokesman-Review

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On Tap beer blog. Tue, Aug. 23, 2016. THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015, 12:42 pm. AP: Olympic teams to swim, boat in Rio’s filth. Backdropped by the Rocinha favela, a man rows in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lake in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, July 30, 2015. The lake, which was largely cleaned up in recent years, was thought be safe for rowers and canoers. Yet Associated Press tests found its waters to be among the most polluted for Olympic sites. (Silvia Izquierdo / Associated Press). An AP analysis of water qua...

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Don Adair: GMC Acadia enters 2017 leaner, smarter and more efficient - spokesmanautos.com - The Spokesman-Review

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More Posts: Don Adair. Don Adair: GMC Acadia enters 2017 leaner, smarter and more efficient. By Don Adair Dec. 4, 2016 12:52 pm. The midsize Acadia ($29,925 FWD/$35,375 AWD) has lost 7.2 inches in length, 3.5 inches in width and 6.6 inches in height. (GMC). You can call it downsizing or your can call it right-sizing; either way, GMC’s 7-passenger Acadia crossover enters 2017 leaner and smarter. Built on a new platform that makes liberal use of low-weight, high-strength steel and advanced sound-deadening ...

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Don Adair: Subaru Forester occupies unique space in its segment - spokesmanautos.com - The Spokesman-Review

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More Posts: Don Adair. Don Adair: Subaru Forester occupies unique space in its segment. By Don Adair Dec. 11, 2016 11:49 am. This year, Forester expands its driver-assistance menu to include lane-departure intervention and a blind-spot monitor, with rear cross-traffic alert. (Subaru). Subaru has created an enviable space for itself in the compact crossover category. Nevertheless, Subaru has moved forward, addressing the shortfalls with upgraded cabins and infotainment options and with new safety and driv...

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Don Adair: Kia boosts fortunes of Cadenza near-luxury sedan - spokesmanautos.com - The Spokesman-Review

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More Posts: Don Adair. Don Adair: Kia boosts fortunes of Cadenza near-luxury sedan. By Don Adair Dec. 18, 2016 9:20 am. Clean lines, dynamic proportions and a flowing, coupe-like silhouette make for a strong presence, with a hint of European sophistication. (Kia). With the 2017 Cadenza sedan, Kia fast-tracks its North American learning curve. The 2017 Cadenza is built on a lighter, stiffer platform. It’s roomier, more refined and more efficient. Sound-mitigation measures cut cabin noise levels and the fr...

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Don Adair: Ford Fusion Energi a comfortable way to go green - spokesmanautos.com - The Spokesman-Review

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More Posts: Auto Blog. Don Adair: Ford Fusion Energi a comfortable way to go green. Nov 27, 2016 2:54 pm. Based on the midsize Fusion sedan, the Fusion Energi shares that car’s handsome styling and well-designed cockpit; its family sedan ride-and-handling package; and its cutting-edge cabin tech and abundant safety and driver-assist features. (Ford). We live in anxious times. We’re anxious about politics, errant space rocks and the doneness of the bird we’ll cook for Thanksgiving. And, when the 7.6-k...

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More readers weigh in - spokesmanautos.com - The Spokesman-Review

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More Posts: Bill Love. More readers weigh in. By Bill Love Jan. 2, 2017 10:28 am. I received much communication in response to my column making a plea for additional lanes on US Highway 195. One of those emails came from M.D. who drives 195 every day. But instead of the section south of Spangle, he drives the northerly four-lane stretch between Hatch Road and Interstate 90. Also, I once heard that the plan was for the highway to bypass Colfax, but Gilson advised me that a study done in 1994 determined th...