National Flag Day

Submitted by Erik Loney, General Assignment Reporter

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 11:43am

The West Plains Tea Party is sponsoring an event tonight called "National Flag Day - Symbol of a Country. Banner for a Citizen." Tuesday, June 14th from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Cozy Concept in Four Lakes, Washington. Speakers include former Senate candicate Clint Didier.

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New Sunscreen Rules

Submitted by Jilian Winterfeld, KXLY 920 Associate Editor

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 8:17am

Next time you go to buy sunscreen, there may be more to read on the label!

Federal regulators will soon require sunscreen manufacturers to test their products' effectiveness against sun rays that pose the greatest risk of skin cancer.

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The Fragile State of the Honey Bee

Submitted by Judy Schmitz, Community Events

Monday, June 13th, 2011, 2:49pm

The honey bee population has been declining over the past 50 years. The honey bee pollinates between 15 and 30 percent of the plants we use for food here in the United States and if this decline continues we could see the end of some fruits and vegetables from our food supply. With this in mind, The West Plains Beekeepers Association and EWU Student Activities are presenting "Queen of the Sun" an award winning film concerning the fragile state of our honey bees. The film will be presented in the

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Kick-Off Summer With A Free Visit To A National Park!

Submitted by Jilian Winterfeld, KXLY 920 Associate Editor

Monday, June 13th, 2011, 9:06am

Kick-Off Summer With A Free Visit To A National Park!

Start summer with a free visit to a national park!

The National Park Service is waiving all entrance fees on June 21 – the first day of summer.

Additional fee free days in 2011 are National Public Lands Day (Saturday, September 24) and Veterans Day weekend (November 11-13).

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kxly4 Wins 2 Emmys, Including Best Newscast

Submitted by Melissa Luck, Executive News Producer

Sunday, June 12th, 2011, 12:32am

kxly4 Wins 2 Emmys, Including Best Newscast

kxly4 took home two Emmy statues at the 48th Northwest Regional Emmy Awards Saturday, including the award for Best Evening Newscast. The Emmy for Best Newscast is especially important, as kxly4 HD News @ 6 was nominated against Portland stations to bring home the trophy. It was the only newscast from the Spokane market to win an award. In an email to the kxly4 staff, News Director Jerry Post wrote, "Thanks to each and every one of you. This award is your award, so congratulations."

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Spokane Falls Chamber Choir Performs Pink Floyd's Money

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 11:09am

There was a great moment Tuesday night for Spokane choral music. The Spokane Falls Chamber Choir performed an a capella version of Pink Floyd's Money at Spokane Falls Community College. They got their hands on the sheet music for Dark Side of the Moon A Cappella's version of Money that features strictly sounds that are made by the human voice. The choir did the same thing Tuesday evening at their final concert of the school year. It features solos by Glenn Case, Kate Sloan, Brendan McEachran and Edward Mace. Is it appropriate to say that this performance is... the money?

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Adopt A Furry Friend

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 12:03am

There's new reason tonight to adopt from SCRAPS Animal Shelter. Not only will a new cat or dog give you the love and companionship of a pet, it's a lot cheaper to bring them home.

SCRAPS is offering $25 off adoption fees every Friday this month. They hope the discount will be enough incentive to get people to adopt a new pet. The shelter is almost at full capacity. They say the only other alternatives are transferring the animals to other shelters or euthanasia.

Adopting a cat will cost you $62.70.

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