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Seattle minimum wage moves toward $15 on Friday

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SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle's minimum wage takes another step toward $15 an hour on Friday. Depending on the size of the business and whether the employees have health insurance, workers in Seattle will make as much as $13 an hour minimum in 2016. In November, voters in Tacoma approved a graduated increase to $12 an hour starting in 2016.

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Can you download me now? NY payphones become Wi-Fi hot spots

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NEW YORK (AP) - Operator, won't you help me replace this call? A 9-foot-tall, narrow structure installed this week on a Manhattan sidewalk is signaling a plan to turn payphones into what's billed as the world's biggest and fastest municipal Wi-Fi network. The first of at least 7,500 planned hot spots are due to go online early next year. For now, the couple that have been installed are still being tested.

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How an end to phone discounts will help customers

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NEW YORK (AP) - AT&T will no longer offer discounted phones with two-year contracts starting Jan. 8. Before you rush out to beat the deadline, consider that you might be better off paying full price for the phone. That's because phone companies also reduce the monthly bill for voice, text and data services when you buy your own phone or bring a used one.

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Elderly couple beaten, robbed in Lake Stevens

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LAKE STEVENS, Wash. (AP) - Lake Stevens police are searching for a trio of thieves who assaulted and robbed an elderly couple in their apartment in a senior living complex. The Seattle Times reports a woman and two men forced their way into the couple's apartment in the Ashley Pointe Senior Living Community in Lake Stevens on Thursday.

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Another suspect in missing Silverdale man case arrested

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BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) - Kitsap County authorities say another man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and robbery of an 89-year-old Silverdale man. KIRO-TV reports 47-year-old Arnold Cruz was arrested Friday morning and booked into the Kitsap County Jail. His arrest is the eighth connected with the disappearance of Robert Archie Hood on Dec. 17.

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Body of newborn infant girl found on street in S. Idaho

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TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - Authorities in south-central Idaho are investigating after a law enforcement officer found the body of a newborn infant girl in a diaper bag Thursday morning on a street in Twin Falls. The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office says a deputy on routine patrol found the body at about 1:30 a.m. on South Blue Lakes Boulevard.      

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PHOTOS: Prevent icicles like these from developing on your home

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POST FALLS, Idaho-- According to the Center for Disease Control,  death from icicles falling in America  is rare. Minor injuries and property damage, however, are a pretty common, especially as they start to get big.

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Idaho remains belong to mom from Washington state missing for nearly 20 years

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A human skull found nearly two decades ago on a sandbar on the Salmon River in Idaho has been identified through DNA as that of a Washington state woman who went missing after her inflatable kayak overturned in a rapid.  The Idaho County Sheriff's Office in a statement Wednesday says DNA test results confirm that the skull and an arm bone came from Patricia Louise Tamosaitis of Medical Lake.      

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Hot Clicks: Stories that shocked in 2015 Video included

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Stories that shocked in 2015: 1.) Record Texas rainfall brings mysterious piles of worms to roadway. 2.) Michigan women finds duck shaped tomato growing in her garden. 3.) Pennsylvania woman steals cop car with handcuffs on. 4.) New Mexico man steals cop car naked. 5.) Pizza Rat! 6.) THE DRESS that caused arguments around the world.

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Winter Hack: Defrost your window in seconds with this handy trick

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KHQ.COM - Something we can all count on with these bitter cold temperatures... frozen windshields that prevent you from having a clear view of the road so you can jump in your car and drive off right away. If you don't have the time or the patience for scraping off your window or letting the defroster melt it away, consider this quick winter hack that will get you on the road, with a clear view in seconds.

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Natalie Cole, Grammy winning singer, has died

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat "King" Cole who carried on his musical legacy, has died.      Publicist Maureen O'Connor says Cole died Thursday night. She was 65. O'Connor had no details about how or where Cole died. Cole had battled drug problems and hepatitis that forced her to undergo a kidney transplant in May 2009.    

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Action Cam: The Buoy is Shipwrecked in Cd'A! Video included

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Last summer, "The Buoy" launched on Lake Coeur d'Alene. Three young men launched a floating food truck restaurant that actually delivers food directly to boats out on the lake. Well, now that's it's winter, the boat has come to shore. The Buoy is now shipwrecked at 3670 N Government Way in Coeur d'Alene. For more information, click here: http://www.thebuoycda.com/ More>>

6 Things to Know for Friday Video included

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday.  1. WHERE'S THE PARTY?   2. IMMINENT TERROR THREAT FEARED IN GERMANY   3. BLAZE IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LIGHTS UP SKYLINE 

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Mad Minute stories for Thursday, December 31st

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Here are the extended versions of the KHQ Local News 11 at 11 Mad Minute stories for Thursday, December 31st.

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Spokane murder case tied to mistaken early release of inmates by Dept. of Corrections

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SPOKANE, Wash. - A state prison inmate mistakenly released early is charged with shooting and killing a teenager in Spokane, Washington state's Department of Corrections announced Thursday. The department says Jeremiah Smith was mistakenly released from prison May 14, 2015. Spokane Police say he shot and killed 17-year-old Caesar Medina just 12 days later during a robbery attempt at Northwest Accessories.

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Cat saves lives of two people in house fire near Newman Lake

A cat saved the lives of two people Wednesday night by alerting them to a fire in their home. A cat saved the lives of two people Wednesday night by alerting them to a fire in their home.
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It's a common saying that cats have nine lives, but Wednesday night and Thursday morning one local feline picked up two more with its actions during a fire. The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a fire at a mobile home in the Sunny Vista Mobile Home Park on E. Trent Ave. 

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Troopers: Man fell asleep at the wheel, caused crash that killed one of his passengers

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Washington State Patrol troopers say a man fell asleep at the wheel, which caused a crash that killed a woman who was riding in his car Wednesday afternoon. Troopers say 63-year-old Gordon Zodrow was driving east on Hwy. 260 near Washtucna, when he fell asleep. 

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Police: man expected to survive after getting stabbed in the neck

Spokane Police are investigating a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital. Spokane Police are investigating a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital.
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One man is recovering in the hospital after police say he was stabbed in the neck following a fight Thursday afternoon. Spokane police say the stabbing happened near the intersection of N. Wall St. & W. Maxwell Ave. 

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FBI investigating suspicious substance on mail at Lewiston Social Security office

A suspicious substance on mail at the Social Security Office has the FBI investigating. (Photo Courtesy: Lewiston Fire Dept.) A suspicious substance on mail at the Social Security Office has the FBI investigating. (Photo Courtesy: Lewiston Fire Dept.)
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The FBI is trying to figure out the source of a suspicious substance found in the mail at the Social Security Office Thursday morning. The Lewiston Fire Department arrived at the office on 19th Ave. around 10:30 a.m. After police and firefighters cleared the building, a hazardous materials team took some samples of the substance. 

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SPOKANE, Wash. - New Year's Eve will not be so fun for Gonzaga Center Przemek Karnowski. Thursday morning he went in for a back surgery that will end his season according to head coach, Mark Few. Karnowski has been dealing with a bulging disc that has prevented him from playing in the last eight games and he will now miss the rest of the games. 

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WSU football player still in El Paso after dad suffers heart attack on way to Sun Bowl Video included

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KHQ.COM - WSU center, Riley Sorenson was removed from the field before the start of the Sun Bowl on December 26th right before the game started because his dad suffered a heart attack in El Paso, on his way to the game. Sorenson's dad is still at an El Paso hospital in an induced coma and his family is there with him. Sorenson's mother is also facing health challenges right now.

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Spokane police officer stumbles across early morning burglary in progress upon returning home from work

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Two suspects are in custody after a Spokane Police officer who was returning home Thursday in the early morning hours after getting off duty happened to stumble across a burglary in progress. Sergeant Brian Eckersley interrupted the burglary just after 3:00am near Five Mile Rd. and Jillian. Eckersley observed a suspicious vehicle with occupants gathering items from a residence.

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Fire breaks out near Dubai's New Year's fireworks display

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Fire broke out in a residential building near Dubai's massive New Year's Eve fireworks display.      It was not immediately clear what caused the fire, which ran up at least 20 stories of the building near the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper.      Burning debris rained down from the building as firetrucks raced to the scene. It was not immediately clear if anyone was wounded in the blaze. ...

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Events for New Year's Eve/Day in Spokane

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Looking for New Year's Eve, Day and weekend events in Spokane. We've got a full list here of what's happening in our area.

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6 Things to Know for Today Video included

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:      1. PEOPLE WORLD OVER ON EDGE AS CALENDAR TURNS    2. MOTHER OF 'AFFLUENZA' TEEN BACK IN US AFTER DEPORTATION    3. BILL COSBY'S DEFENDERS GROWING FAINTER

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Mad Minute stories from Wednesday, December 30th

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Here are the extended versions of the KHQ Local News 11 at 11 Mad Minute stories from Wednesday, December 30th.

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Spokane Police disarm suicidal woman; incident captured on body cam

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SPOKANE, Wash.- Tuesday night Spokane Police Officers disarmed a suicidal woman who was holding a knife to her throat before she was able to hurt herself or anyone else. Police say they actually responded to the woman's home, in the 1200 block of East Decatur, to arrest her boyfriend on a domestic violence charge. >>INSIDE: Watch the body cam video from beginning to end

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Spokane Mayor David Condon makes history, sworn in to second term

David Condon renewing his oath of office Wednesday, December 30, 2015 David Condon renewing his oath of office Wednesday, December 30, 2015
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SPOKANE, Wash.- Spokane Mayor David Condon made history Wednesday afternoon, becoming the first Mayor to be sworn in to a second term since the mid-70s.

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Body of missing hunter found; hunting dog refuses to leave master's side

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ST. JOHN, Wash.- The body of a hunter missing since Tuesday night was found Wednesday afternoon in the Palouse River, near Delong Road in St. John. Scott Heimbigner, from Odessa, is believed to have slipped on ice, causing him to fall into the river.

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Inland in review: The biggest stories of 2015 Video included

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KHQ.com - As 2015 comes to a close, we looked back at some of the Inland Northwest's biggest stories of the year. Here are six stories from 2015 that got the region national attention. Click through the slideshow above for in-depth coverage of all these stories.

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  • Mining development continues into 2016

    Mining development continues into 2016

    Friday, January 1 2016 12:26 PM EST2016-01-01 17:26:55 GMT

    New in 2015 was the possibility of a new copper mine just 17 miles north of White Sulphur Springs, which has lead to mixed reactions from residents throughout the state.  ABC Fox Montana's Taylor Chase has been following this story from the beginning. and says the arguments tend to come down to those in favor of the increase in jobs versus environmental concerns. 

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    New in 2015 was the possibility of a new copper mine just 17 miles north of White Sulphur Springs, which has lead to mixed reactions from residents throughout the state.  ABC Fox Montana's Taylor Chase has been following this story from the beginning. and says the arguments tend to come down to those in favor of the increase in jobs versus environmental concerns. 

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  • Gesa Carousel of Dreams Hosting New Year's Eve Event

    Gesa Carousel of Dreams Hosting New Year's Eve Event

    Monday, December 28 2015 12:57 AM EST2015-12-28 05:57:38 GMT
    The carousel hopes to attract a large crowd.The carousel hopes to attract a large crowd.
    The Gesa Carousel of Dreams will host a New Year's Eve event this year after receiving many requests from the community. >>

    The Gesa Carousel of Dreams will host a New Year's Eve event this year after receiving many requests from the community.

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  • Ski Shops Thriving Because of Snowy Ski Season

    Ski Shops Thriving Because of Snowy Ski Season

    Monday, December 28 2015 12:14 AM EST2015-12-28 05:14:57 GMT
    Ski shops are benefiting from the snowy season this year.Ski shops are benefiting from the snowy season this year.
    The large amount of snow this year has ski resorts open and also benefiting snow gear shops like Dusty's Ski, Snowboard, and Skateboard Shop in Walla Walla.   >>

    The large amount of snow this year has ski resorts open and also benefiting snow gear shops like Dusty's Ski, Snowboard, and Skateboard Shop in Walla Walla.  

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  • Seattle minimum wage moves toward $15 on Friday

    Seattle minimum wage moves toward $15 on Friday

    Friday, January 1 2016 7:19 PM EST2016-01-02 00:19:42 GMT
    SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle's minimum wage takes another step toward $15 an hour on Friday. Depending on the size of the business and whether the employees have health insurance, workers in Seattle will make as much as $13 an hour minimum in 2016. In November, voters in Tacoma approved a graduated increase to $12 an hour starting in 2016. >>

    SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle's minimum wage takes another step toward $15 an hour on Friday. Depending on the size of the business and whether the employees have health insurance, workers in Seattle will make as much as $13 an hour minimum in 2016. In November, voters in Tacoma approved a graduated increase to $12 an hour starting in 2016.

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  • Elderly couple beaten, robbed in Lake Stevens

    Elderly couple beaten, robbed in Lake Stevens

    Friday, January 1 2016 6:12 PM EST2016-01-01 23:12:52 GMT
    LAKE STEVENS, Wash. (AP) - Lake Stevens police are searching for a trio of thieves who assaulted and robbed an elderly couple in their apartment in a senior living complex. The Seattle Times reports a woman and two men forced their way into the couple's apartment in the Ashley Pointe Senior Living Community in Lake Stevens on Thursday. >>

    LAKE STEVENS, Wash. (AP) - Lake Stevens police are searching for a trio of thieves who assaulted and robbed an elderly couple in their apartment in a senior living complex. The Seattle Times reports a woman and two men forced their way into the couple's apartment in the Ashley Pointe Senior Living Community in Lake Stevens on Thursday.

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  • Another suspect in missing Silverdale man case arrested

    Another suspect in missing Silverdale man case arrested

    Friday, January 1 2016 5:46 PM EST2016-01-01 22:46:55 GMT
    BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) - Kitsap County authorities say another man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and robbery of an 89-year-old Silverdale man. KIRO-TV reports 47-year-old Arnold Cruz was arrested Friday morning and booked into the Kitsap County Jail. His arrest is the eighth connected with the disappearance of Robert Archie Hood on Dec. 17. >>

    BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) - Kitsap County authorities say another man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and robbery of an 89-year-old Silverdale man. KIRO-TV reports 47-year-old Arnold Cruz was arrested Friday morning and booked into the Kitsap County Jail. His arrest is the eighth connected with the disappearance of Robert Archie Hood on Dec. 17.

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  • Team Challenge Cup participants to compete for more than $600K in prize money

    Team Challenge Cup participants to compete for more than $600K in prize money

    Tuesday, December 29 2015 6:43 PM EST2015-12-29 23:43:03 GMT
    SPOKANE, Wash. - After previously announcing a prize money purse of more than $500,000, organizers of the inaugural Team Challenge Cup have officially set the purse at $617,000. Team Challenge Cup is set for April 22-24, 2016, at Spokane Arena. Team Challenge Cup will feature two days of competition. >>

    SPOKANE, Wash. - After previously announcing a prize money purse of more than $500,000, organizers of the inaugural Team Challenge Cup have officially set the purse at $617,000. Team Challenge Cup is set for April 22-24, 2016, at Spokane Arena. Team Challenge Cup will feature two days of competition.

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  • U.S. Figure Skating announces inaugural Team Challenge Cup to be held in Spokane April 22-24

    U.S. Figure Skating announces inaugural Team Challenge Cup to be held in Spokane April 22-24

    Wednesday, September 23 2015 4:54 PM EDT2015-09-23 20:54:36 GMT
    SPOKANE, Wash. -Olympians Kristi Yamaguchi and Gracie Gold announced on behalf of U.S. Figure Skating that Spokane play host the first ever Team Challenge Cup in April 2016.>>
    SPOKANE, Wash. -Olympians Kristi Yamaguchi and Gracie Gold announced on behalf of U.S. Figure Skating that Spokane play host the first ever Team Challenge Cup in April 2016. The 2016 Team Challenge Cup is a three day event that will see 42 of the top figure skaters in the world skating in team competition. Skaters will be in three teams:>>
  • Spokane now a finalist to host skating event

    Spokane now a finalist to host skating event

    Monday, September 21 2015 9:59 PM EDT2015-09-22 01:59:27 GMT
    SPOKANE, Wash. - In the next two days we're expecting the delegation from U.S Figure Skating to come back to Spokane.  When they were here last month dozens of skating enthusiasts held a rally at the Davenport Grand Hotel urging the delegation to "Select Spokane" as the site of the first ever Team Challenge Cup.>>
    SPOKANE, Wash. - In the next two days we're expecting the delegation from U.S Figure Skating to come back to Spokane.  When they were here last month dozens of skating enthusiasts held a rally at the Davenport Grand Hotel urging the delegation to "Select Spokane" as the site of the first ever Team Challenge Cup.>>
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  • Chiefs Trade Helewka to Red Deer for Two Forwards and Draft Picks

    Chiefs Trade Helewka to Red Deer for Two Forwards and Draft Picks

    In 210 career games with the Chiefs, Helewka scored 93 goals and 100 assists, including a franchise record-tying nine-game goal streak last season.In 210 career games with the Chiefs, Helewka scored 93 goals and 100 assists, including a franchise record-tying nine-game goal streak last season.

    The Spokane Chiefs announced today that they have acquired forwards Wyatt Johnson and Eli Zummack, as well as two future WHL Bantam Draft picks, from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for overage forward Adam Helewka.

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    The Spokane Chiefs announced today that they have acquired forwards Wyatt Johnson and Eli Zummack, as well as two future WHL Bantam Draft picks, from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for overage forward Adam Helewka.

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  • Chiefs Top Americans 5-2 to Bring in New Year

    Chiefs Top Americans 5-2 to Bring in New Year

    The Chiefs have won three straight games on New Year’s Eve.The Chiefs have won three straight games on New Year’s Eve.
    The Tri-City Americans (15-20-2-0, 32 pts) tried to end 2015 with a win, but the Spokane Chiefs (19-14-3-1, 42 pts) spoiled the party, earning a 5-2 win in front of 5,808 fans at the Toyota Center on New Year’s Eve. >>

    The Tri-City Americans (15-20-2-0, 32 pts) tried to end 2015 with a win, but the Spokane Chiefs (19-14-3-1, 42 pts) spoiled the party, earning a 5-2 win in front of 5,808 fans at the Toyota Center on New Year’s Eve.

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  • Perkins Leads Gonzaga Past Santa Clara 79-77

    Perkins Leads Gonzaga Past Santa Clara 79-77

    Gonzaga moves to 3-0 in WCC play and visits San Francisco on Saturday.Gonzaga moves to 3-0 in WCC play and visits San Francisco on Saturday.

    Josh Perkins had 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Gonzaga beat Santa Clara 79-77 on Thursday.

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    Josh Perkins had 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Gonzaga beat Santa Clara 79-77 on Thursday.

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