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Spokane’s newest downtown bar, the Daiquiri Factory, is drawing national criticism for serving a drink called “Date Grape Koolaid.” (See Photo Eye on this page.)
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In his State of the Union address last week, President Obama emphasized his intention to use his executive authority to bypass congressional roadblocks in advancing his agenda. Eastern Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers gave the official Republican response.
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Jennifer Na, one of the owners of the Coffee Break espresso stand in Spokane Valley, was arrested on charges she tried to set fire to her own business. Investigators initially speculated the attempted arson was a hate crime after “Go back to China” was found spray-painted in the parking lot.
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Two children, ages 9 and 5, died after falling into the ice on a pond near the Coeur d’Alene tribal reservation. Police believe they were searching for their puppy.
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Local activist and rape survivor Taylor Malone, left, stands with others Saturday night during a protest outside the newly opened Spokane Downtown Daiquiri Factory on Wall Street. The bar’s menu includes a drink called “Date Grape Koolaid,” which has sparked controversy and national media attention accusing the venue of making light of a serious crime. In response to the backlash, the bar has defended the name and hidden negative comments and reviews on its Facebook page. In an audio statement designed as a faux news report that the bar posted Monday, a voice-over concludes there is “no reason to be outraged” and “everyone simply needs a little daiquiri therapy.”
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In case you somehow missed it, the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history on Sunday night, crushing the Denver Broncos 43-8. (See page 62.)
The number, in millions, of full-time workers the labor market will lose by 2024 as a result of the Affordable Care Act, according to the Congressional Budget Office. With expanded health care coverage, the CBO predicts low-wage workers will choose to drop out of the labor force or reduce their hours.
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The amount of money stolen from the donation box at Spokane Valley’s Habitat for Humanity store.
NIGHTLIFE: Carr’s Corner is closing, at least for now. Details on the blog. RESTAURANT WEEK: Inlander Restaurant Week starts Feb. 21. Meet some of the region’s best chefs and find out what menus we’re looking forward to at Inlander.com/RestaurantWeek.
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