Archives | May 2023

Monday, May 1

• Mark Gongloff: Don’t obsess over your carbon footprint

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Crew starts dismantling billboards on area roadways

• The Full Suburban: The magic of a clean bedroom

• Walking tall: Spokane Aerial Performance Arts helps kids reach new heights with stilt classes, camps

• Commentary: Adolescence is temporary. ‘It’s Me, Margaret’ is forever.

All stories for May 1, 2023 »

Tuesday, May 2

• North Idaho schools risk losing staff, schools and programs if levies fail

• Loneliness poses profound public health threat, surgeon general says

• Bud Light sales continue to plummet after transgender marketing controversy

• Why flights might get cheaper after a busy summer

• Morgan Stanley plans 3,000 more job cuts as dealmaking slumps

All stories for May 2, 2023 »

Wednesday, May 3

• ‘Witness harassment’: St. Luke’s filings show what led to Ammon Bundy arrest warrant

• Gonzaga Prep promotes Duchesne to principal: ‘I feel called to the next level in support of the mission of the school’

• Fed raises U.S. rates by a quarter point, signaling possible pause

• Spokane Valley museum’s new Ellis Island exhibit lets visitors learn about their ancestors’ journeys

• ‘They were dedicated to the mission’: Family, friends to gather Wednesday at Fairchild on anniversary of Kyrgyzstan crash

All stories for May 3, 2023 »

Thursday, May 4

• Weathercatch: Summerlike heat caused quick snowmelt and rising rivers

• Post Falls closes pond with invasive snail

• Citizen’s initiative seeks to outlaw homeless camps near Spokane schools, parks and child care facilities

• 100 years ago in Sandpoint: Acclaimed Spokane tenor’s divorce and new marriage keeps him from returning to Washington

• Art attack: Spokane Arts volunteers clean public murals downtown

All stories for May 4, 2023 »

Friday, May 5

• Recession fears abound, but the Fed chair bets this time is different

• 100 years ago near Spokane: Did a rum-running pilot escape again? And what’s up with a Williams Lake perch that won’t die?

• Commentary: ‘Deep Impact,’ released 25 years ago, was a great disaster flick; here’s some others

• The running routine: 4,300 straight days of 3-mile runs is just right

• Last fluent speaker of n̓xaʔm̓xčín̓ language dies at 96

All stories for May 5, 2023 »

Saturday, May 6

• Charles M. Blow: Tucker Carlson, ‘white men’ and the lynch mob mentality

• Blood found on items seized at Moscow homicide suspect’s Pullman apartment, records show

• ‘Don’t do it’: Risch grills Interior secretary about wind project near Idaho’s Minidoka

• Woman and daughter, both shot in domestic violence incident, celebrate last of 25 surgeries by running Bloomsday

• Jamelle Bouie: The ‘Woke Mind Virus’ Is Eating Away at Republicans’ Brains

All stories for May 6, 2023 »

Sunday, May 7

• Motley Fool: Products people can’t do without

• Forgot to file your 2019 taxes? You still can if you want your refund.

• How to invest with your health savings account

• The long demise of the stretch limousine

• Most Americans lack the cash to cover a surprise $400 expense

All stories for May 7, 2023 »

Monday, May 8

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Lumber companies lock out Wobblies returning from strike

• Ask Dr. Universe: A happy betta fish is an interested betta fish

• The Full Suburban: Life is not a movie. That shouldn’t stop you from writing a new script.

• Stevens Elementary teacher goes to Marshall Islands and Guam to strengthen ties with students

• Patty Murray is no stranger to debt limit standoffs, but she says this one is different

All stories for May 8, 2023 »

Tuesday, May 9

• JetBlue workers say online comments backing merger aren’t theirs

• Wendy’s turns to AI-powered chatbots for drive-thru orders

• U.S. small-business optimism dips, credit tightens

• Health panel issues new advise for mammograms

• China imports plunge, export growth slows as recovery wanes

All stories for May 9, 2023 »

Wednesday, May 10

• Do gag orders like Idaho judge’s in Kohberger case work? Or are they ‘irrelevant’?

• A startup teams with SpaceX to be first to orbit a commercial space station

• A coworker’s tragic domestic violence tale inspires new toolkit for employees to recognize signs

• Spokane once again pitching a new dog park in Upriver area amid concerns about parking, safety

• Ford debuts redesigned 2024 Ranger pickup for North America

All stories for May 10, 2023 »

Thursday, May 11

• House Call: Teamwork and technology for better health

• After Spokane passed city drug laws, other local governments look to craft their own

• How Victor Wembanyama reached No. 1 NBA draft pick status with Dallas trainer’s help

• Summer camp blues: Staff shortages vex area camps, slashing capacity for kids

• Spokane Park Board approves dog park location in Upriver, over neighbor concerns

All stories for May 11, 2023 »

Friday, May 12

• SCC’s new sources of natural fertilizer soon will be a main course for culinary students

• ‘Disease-like’ goatheads have riddled Boise for years. How the city plans to eradicate them

• The early days of Neil Diamond

• Spokane Humane Society volunteers resign over alleged ‘hostility’ from management

• UI proposes 5% increase in tuition, fees

All stories for May 12, 2023 »

Saturday, May 13

• Charles M. Blow: The panic over Biden’s age is manufactured

• Blame America’s pitiful vacation policy for burnout

• Commentary: How Donald Trump’s abhorrent character made E. Jean Carroll’s case

• Lisa Jarvis: We know so little about how social media affects kids’ brains

• Trent Alley, Chinatown markers to showcase ‘rich Asian American history’ in Spokane

All stories for May 13, 2023 »

Sunday, May 14

• Motley Fool: Digital dollars

• Here’s how to deal with rising auto insurance rates

• How to find unclaimed money: 5 free ways to track down your lost or forgotten assets

• Pipeline for area pipefitters: Competition seen as critical recruiting tool and skill developer for a trade in demand

• Should you actively trade in a Roth IRA?

All stories for May 14, 2023 »

Monday, May 15

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Disbarment committee declines to hear from Beatrice Sant in hearing on discipline of Codd lawyers

• Ask Dr. Universe: A tiny organism was a key player in giving us the air we breathe

• The Full Suburban: A life in the spotlight light will suit her just fine

• ‘Medical moms’ share their kids’ illnesses with millions. At what cost?

• At 14, Liberty Lake resident to record for TEDx in New York as she juggles art, dance, nonprofits

All stories for May 15, 2023 »

Tuesday, May 16

• Kootenai GOP ad makes baseless insinuations about library ahead of election

• Garland District reaches compromise on Pride flags after some businesses raise concerns

• Retiring SCC teacher born with congenital amputation offers message on power of belief in students

• Apple will let you teach your iPhone to speak in your voice

• Alphabet adds $115 billion in value after defying AI doubters

All stories for May 16, 2023 »

Wednesday, May 17

• Robots are coming for your love life

• Wildfires where homes meet forest are costly. Now Idaho will pay for more of them

• VA, Oracle Cerner agree on modified contract for troubled computer system tested in Spokane

• Coeur d’Alene, Lakeland school levies pass; Kootenai County library board will see a change in leadership

• University High graduate helps bring smash-hit ‘Ted Lasso’ to the screen

All stories for May 17, 2023 »

Thursday, May 18

• Taco Bell wants a rival to give up its ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark

• Weathercatch: How the weather impacted – and was impacted by – the eruption of Mount St. Helens

• Altrusa dedicated to serving community

• Gardening: Give plants time to recover from winter

• Cyan looks to the future, and its past, with ‘Firmament,’ new puzzle video game releasing Thursday

All stories for May 18, 2023 »

Friday, May 19

• Rather patch a hole in your pants than throw them away? New event aims to keep your clothes from the landfill

• Golden Gate Bridge survivor shares stories of hope at Spokane suicide prevention conference

• U.S. consumers take frugal turn as inflation persists

• Montana can ban TikTok, but it probably can’t enforce it

• Ford CEO out to prove Wall Street wrong on ‘crazy high’ EV goal

All stories for May 19, 2023 »

Saturday, May 20

• Commentary: Why Special Counsel John Durham’s report takes so long to say so little

• Nonprofit teaches local students to ‘unite against a prevailing problem’: hunger

• SFCC wins national theater award: ‘It was completely unexpected’

• Brittney Griner’s improbable WNBA return was accompanied by a sense of triumph

• Commentary: Jim Brown was a confounding knot of athleticism, activism and violence

All stories for May 20, 2023 »

Sunday, May 21

• EV battery-swapping could help solve the U.S. charging problem

• The Dirt: New Yoke’s Fresh Market planned for Airway Heights

• Northwest heat wave shows climate change has no winners

• Motley Fool: Va-Va-Veeva!

• More options exist to pay for medical care, but some may be costly

All stories for May 21, 2023 »

Monday, May 22

• 100 years ago in Spokane: ‘Teddy the Wobbly’ bear club big attraction at outdoors show

• Ask Dr. Universe: When it comes to blood, humans and insects have stuff in common

• The Full Suburban: Short stories can pack a punch, and Julia Ditto wants to hear yours

• Sensory-friendly symphony concert Friday modifies for people on autistic spectrum

• She Never Wanted to Be a Mother. Now She’s Written a Book for Women Like Her.

All stories for May 22, 2023 »

Tuesday, May 23

• Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Andy Rathbun joins race for Spokane City Council president, decrying regulations on landlords

• GU law student as ‘100% match’ bone marrow donor has reunion with recipient after her leukemia battle

• Corporate bankruptcies are creeping up as pressures in the economy grow

• A Grip on Sports: The best way to keep informed with your sports teams has its roots in the past but anchored in the present

• U.S. new-home sales unexpectedly rise to a more than one-year high

All stories for May 23, 2023 »

Wednesday, May 24

• If TikTok, Snapchat aren’t harming kids they should prove it

• Spokane Public Schools considers idea to continue honoring Joe Albi, even if a stadium isn’t named after him

• Weathercatch: Two stints of unusual springtime heat surprise region’s residents, tulips

• Target removes some Pride Month products after facing threats

• Miami zoo apologizes after treatment of kiwi bird ‘offended a nation’

All stories for May 24, 2023 »

Thursday, May 25

• People’s Pharmacy: Transient global amnesia after taking atorvastatin

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Judge considers possible marriage of teen girl

• Apple plans to turn locked iPhones into smart displays with iOS 17

• Spokane pastor’s anti-trans speech condemned by religious leaders after going viral

• Fogerty still celebrates Creedence Clearwater Revival songs

All stories for May 25, 2023 »

Friday, May 26

• How IndyCar and its partners are pioneering use of green technology

• ‘Don’t be the spark:’ Early predictions point to a manageable fire season, but you should still remain cautious

• Europe’s economic engine is breaking down

• U.S. inflation picks up, keeping Fed tilted toward another hike

• Debt ceiling negotiators race to cement final deal before deadline

All stories for May 26, 2023 »

Saturday, May 27

• At 16, she took a bullet to the head. Now Tacoma teen wants to help young people heal

• Remembering the past: Eastern Washington to celebrate Women Veterans Day

• Spokane woman to cover Spain’s Camino trail with local causes in mind

• A Grip on Sports: The best way to start a holiday weekend? How about with a list of grievances? Serenity now

• Marcus Ericsson vies for history - and a sizable prize - at the Indy 500

All stories for May 27, 2023 »

Sunday, May 28

• Your Money Adviser: Expect interest rates on federal student loans to increase

• Motley Fool: Human capital management

• These fintechs are automating the budgeting process

• The Dirt: North 40 Outfitters remodeling Spokane Valley store

• Mortgage rate lock: What it is and when to lock

All stories for May 28, 2023 »

Monday, May 29

• Answer on the tip of your tongue? L.A. students quiz aging adults to improve brain function

• Limiting teens’ social media feels impossible, but we have to try

• Ask Dr. Universe: Here’s looking at you, baby face

• Idaho police rescue 11-year-old in wilderness, receive national Heroes’ Award

• No One Dies Alone program ensures a human touch at end of life

All stories for May 29, 2023 »

Tuesday, May 30

• Consumer confidence in the U.S. declines ahead of debt ceiling deal

• U.S. home prices climb as tight market collides with demand uptick

• A Grip on Sports: There was a surprise yesterday but the NCAA messing up a selection process wasn’t it

• How too much caffeine can lead to sleep deprivation

• Insurance group loses more members after GOP attacks on ESG

All stories for May 30, 2023 »

Wednesday, May 31

• Stock traders curb their enthusiasm after rally

• Commodity crash signals disinflation is taking hold for now

• ECB warns rate hikes are putting market stability at risk

• Dimon says JPMorgan will be in China for good and bad times

• A Grip on Sports: We say goodbye to May but not before we have some final thoughts on a few recent news items

All stories for May 31, 2023 »