Bloglander

Slummin' at the Rid — Spokane city officials gave the what-for to the Ridpath's numerous owners yesterday, telling them to clean that deteriorating old hotel up, board windows, scrub graffiti, etc. Or else they'll turn into a parking lot! (SR)

Eleven life sentences, two death sentences — That's the new total for Joseph Duncan, a serial killer apprehended in North Idaho in 2005. Duncan received two additional life sentences yesterday, stemming from the 1997 murder of a ten year old boy. (KREM)

We recognize same sex marriage! — Washington doesn't allow it. But at least it recognizes that other states allow it. That's something... right? (KXLY) 

What to do with a government shutdown — With Friday's deadline coming, many are expecting the U.S. government to temporarily shutter its windows. But the world probably won't end! Here's how it will affect YOU. (Atlantic Wire)