September 12, 2005 in Opinion on Page A9 Every cloud has a silver lining, they say. And the silver lining of Hurricane Katrina’s clouds could not be shinier for those of us who love cars and driving. This …

September 12, 2005 in Opinion on Page A9 “I’m the one who presented it to the world, and (it) will always be a part of my record. It was painful. It is painful now.” Former U.S. Secretary of …

September 12, 2005 in Opinion on Page A9 With the price of gasoline rising about 20 cents a gallon in Washington state since Hurricane Katrina barreled into the Gulf Coast, some lawmakers are calling for temporary suspension of …

September 12, 2005 in Opinion on Page A9 In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, credible private experts are forecasting a federal budget deficit of $500 billion this fiscal year, a sharp reminder of the fiscal folly of the …

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B2 For 09-12-2005

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B2 Dear Annie: There is a family that lives around the corner from my house. I’ve lived in this town all my life. They have been here only about five years. …

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B2 Why would people want to give etiquette control over their money? Half the time they don’t even trust etiquette to rule on etiquette. Miss Manners tries not to take this …

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B3 Packing a lunch every day has never been an easy task for me. First, I have to figure out ahead of time what I will want to eat. Then, I …

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B3 As colleges and universities gear up to receive a new class of freshmen this fall, they’re bracing for a potentially more daunting onslaught: Helicopter parents are going to college.

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B4 Academy Award winner Kathy Bates (“Misery”) directs and stars in “Ambulance Girl” (9 p.m., Lifetime), an intelligent if flawed drama about a middle-aged woman who challenges her inner demons and …

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B5 New Listings American Association of University Women – Meets Saturday, 10 a.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. Call Valorie at 869-0813 or Linda at 487-1080 for more …

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B5 For 09-12-2005

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B5 General N.A. Degerstrom Co. and Zortman Landusky Mine Employee Reunion – Summer 2006. Contact Babes Crasco, (406) 861-5249 or bcrasco@msn.com.

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B5 For 09-12-2005

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B5 This week’s Community Program Schedule for Comcast Cable Channel 14: Today

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B5 If you would like to share your good news, please contact us. Forms for engagement, wedding, anniversary and centennial birthday announcements must be completed. Forms can be downloaded from The …

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B7 Making the switch from writing rock songs to writing kids’ songs came easily to Dan Zanes once he reached this seemingly obvious conclusion: Failed romance and tales of boozing aren’t …

September 12, 2005 in Features on Page B7 Break out your iPods: Harry Potter is going digital. J.K. Rowling, once publishing’s greatest holdout against the computer age, has made all six Potter novels available for audio downloads.

September 12, 2005 in Sports on Page C1 VANCOUVER, B.C. – If you know anything about this Spokane Indians team, you had to have a hunch this series was going to five games. Broc Coffman made sure of …

September 12, 2005 in Sports on Page C1 KENNEWICK – After two preseason tournaments, Spokane coach Bill Peters has seen what he needs to see of prospects who want to make the Western Hockey League team. After Sunday’s …