January 24, 1995 in Idaho on Page B2 Terry L. Haws, Idaho’s chief deputy superintendent of public instruction, earned his doctoral degree 16 years ago through a Beverly Hills, Calif.-based independent study program that no longer exists. “I …

January 24, 1995 in Idaho on Page B2 A man accused of beating his roommate to death last weekend has a history of committing violent crimes, police say. Kootenai County prosecutors charged James N. Moen, 28, with felony …

January 24, 1995 in Idaho on Page B2 A salmon protection alternative that some Northwest senators like because of its goslow approach to changing dam operations carries some heavy costs for loggers, miners and ranchers, an environmental group …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B3 A Hayden Lake, Idaho, man was sentenced to three to 17 years in prison Monday in the beating and robbery of two handicapped men, but he could get out in …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B3 A gay man told police he was beaten early Sunday morning after the two men he had invited to his home found out he was homosexual. Kootenai County sheriff’s deputies …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B3 Idaho Fish and Game Department officials have ordered a 30-day delay in grizzly habitat protection measures, including closing 125 miles of roads in the Selkirk Mountains. According to Wayne Wakkinen, …

January 24, 1995 in Idaho on Page B3 The future of Blackwell Island can range from a five-ramp public boat launch with campsites and 170 parking spaces to a single-ramp launch with limited parking and no camping. The …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B3 The former operator of a sky-diving center where 13 people have died since 1972 was arraigned Monday on manslaughter charges in the two most recent deaths. A grand jury indictment …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B3 The National Park Service formally has withdrawn from a plan to build a multimillion-dollar historyoriented tourist park at the edge of the Little Bighorn National Battlefield. The promoter, Lawson Stowe …

January 24, 1995 in Idaho on Page B3 Latah County residents living outside of Moscow will resume paying the long-distance charges for calling county government. The commissioners Monday voted to discontinue toll-free telephone service, effective April 1, to …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B3 Carlene Whitesell, left, with her sons Israel, center, and Benjamin, play with the abandoned pony they rescued. Photo by Associated Press

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B3 A woman has sued Starbucks Coffee, alleging that “unsafe” lids on two cups of coffee she purchased came off, spilling hot liquid on her and causing serious injury. Darby L. …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B3 If former motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel was badly beaten in a hotel-room surprise attack, why didn’t he report it to Spokane police? And why was Knievel seen having drinks afterward …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B3 Two men threatened a gas station cashier with a knife Saturday morning after she refused to accept their check. Two men arrived at the State Line Stop-n-Go minimart, 6710 W. …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B4 Washington state’s health care reform law is going to be changed. It should be changed. But it shouldn’t simply be repealed. Repeal would mean a return to the, uh, good …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B4 New Jersey is not the first state that comes to mind in terms of setting trends for the rest of the nation. But the state that comedians love to pillory …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B4 While the White House and congressional Republicans seem to agree that taxes should be reduced and government made smaller, there has been little discussion about what the federal government ultimately …

January 24, 1995 in Idaho on Page B4 The insurance companies and government regulators haven’t extinguished the American spirit - yet. The 20 “polar bears” who jumped into chilly Lake Pend Oreille Saturday took a few small steps …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B4 The election is over. U.S. Rep. George Nethercutt is firmly in office and no longer at risk of losing votes by taking a stand. Yet still he dodges an important …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B5 BORDERLINE ECONOMICS Make bailout ours from NAFTA The $40 billion bailout proposal for Mexico is deja vu! Asking U.S. workers to rescue the Mexican currency after having to forgive payment …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B6 Secretary of State Ralph Munro cleared the way Monday for the Legislature to consider the “Hard Time for Armed Crime” initiative. Munro said a check of petition signatures supporting Initiative …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B6 A Senate panel has buried Gov. Mike Lowry’s higher education funding plan, but it gave encouraging signals Monday to tuition plans that would shore up sagging state tax support for …

January 24, 1995 in City on Page B6 Washington Supreme Court Justice Barbara Durham made it clear Monday that change will be the byword for her court. In her State of the Judiciary message to the Legislature, Durham …