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Friday, February 12, 2016

News

Stories you need to know as you end your week

Posted By Jake Thomas on Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 9:32 AM

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• Jim McDevitt, Spokane's next interim director of law enforcement, has quit the Police Leadership Advisory Committee after a heated meeting. The committee expressed concerns it wasn’t consulted in McDevitt’s hiring and for a controversial opinion piece he published years ago. McDevitt says he stepped down because holding both positions would be a conflict of interest.

• Gonzaga's Homeless Outreach project is holding a drive to collect unused undergarments and toiletries for the area’s homeless women.

• Treefort Music Festival, Umphrey's McGee, Justin Bieber and Slayer are all coming to venues near you.

• Washington state contributes to groundbreaking scientific discovery.

Other news

• Idaho governor concerned over faith healing
Butch Otter has issued a letter to legislative leaders asking them to look into the issue of religious groups who eschew traditional medical care in favor of prayer.

• Right to try in Idaho
Idaho lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to try medications that haven’t been approved by regulators.

• Truce (sort of) reached in Syria
The Syrian civil war will be paused as groups try to negotiate a truce. However, the agreement still allows a Russian bombing campaign.

• Democrats debate
Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton squared off once again to present their visions and ability to bring them into reality last night.

• Cruz removes campaign ad with erotic actress
The campaign of GOP presidential contender Ted Cruz had to remove a campaign ad that featured an actress who appeared in softcore porn films.