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Cancer found earlier in next generation

Moms, aunts with same genetic mutation found out later in life, study says

September 22, 2011

Women with a harmful gene mutation are diagnosed with breast cancer almost eight years earlier than relatives of the previous generation who also had the disease or ovarian cancer, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson

Breast cancer treatment said to have fewer side effects

Rockwood oncologist claims radiation technique also is quicker

September 22, 2011

Chey Scott

A relatively new radiation-therapy technique being used at Rockwood Clinic PS's Cancer Treatment Center, in Spokane Valley, can help minimize the onset of some of the harsh side effects women suffer when undergoing radiation treatment, says Dr. of

Hypnobirthing grows in use

Relaxation exercises lead to a more positive labor, proponents here contend

September 22, 2011

Treva Lind

After learning and then using a program that teaches relaxation techniques and mental tools to manage labor pains, Xylina Weaver, a childbirth educator, makes a bold statement about the delivery of her second child. "I would say my second birth

Construction job growth remains flat in Washington

Sector employment grew some in Idaho in August, national AGC report says

September 22, 2011

Construction employment at the state level was mixed for the year and month as 25 states and the District of Columbia lost jobs between July and August while 26 states and D.C. added jobs between August 2010 and August 2011, according to the of of

SHBA Festival of Homes set to begin this weekend

Free scattered-site event to showcase 38 homes erected by 20 builders

September 22, 2011

Mike McLean

The Spokane Home Builders Association's seventh annual Fall Festival of Homes will be held over the next two three-day weekends.Once again, the scattered-site event will be free, says Bill Taylor, SHBA's membership director.Homes will be in a

State to seek stimulus funds for transportation projects

TIGER grant program to award $527 million for shovel-ready work

September 22, 2011

Mike McLean

The Washington State Department of Transportation says it plans to seek another slice of federal stimulus funds. So far, such funds have created 1,500 construction jobs in the state.The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications

U.S. 95 widening project continues into next phase

$21 million third-stage contract includes work on five miles of highway

September 22, 2011

Chey Scott

The next phase of work is set to begin soon on a project to widen and improve safety on a 30-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 95 in North Idaho, between Hayden and just south of Sandpoint.The Idaho Transportation Department recently awarded a $21 to

Nonprofit here renovating historic apartment building

East Central structure will house low-income residents once updated

September 22, 2011

Chey Scott

A Spokane nonprofit has started renovating a 101-year-old historic apartment building it owns in the East Central neighborhood and plans to lease the building's units to low-income residents once renovations are completed.The two-story brick the

KW to launch luxury home division here

Brokerage wants unit to be prepared for turnaround in upscale housing market

September 22, 2011

Mike McLean

Prominent real estate brokerage Keller Williams Realty Spokane plans to launch a luxury home division here that will provide the franchise specialized training and worldwide marketing for high-end home sales, says broker Bruce Hardie.Hardie says

DOT seeks replacement of Lake Roosevelt ferry

On average, 150 vehicles board vessel daily; state also to improve terminals

September 22, 2011

Chey Scott

The Washington state Department of Transportation recently sought bids to replace a more than 60-year-old ferry that serves travelers needing to cross Lake Roosevelt between Lincoln and Ferry counties.The Martha S., also known as the Keller 21 a