April 25, 2007 in Idaho on Page A1 The developers of a proposed French-themed golf retreat allege Kootenai County broke a mediated agreement over the development schedule, and on Tuesday they asked a judge for an emergency court …

April 25, 2007 in City on Page A1 Christine Burgess, superintendent at East Valley School District, presented the board of directors and a standing-room-only crowd Tuesday with a list of recommendations for $1.8 million in reductions for the …

April 25, 2007 in City on Page A1 Many children are traumatized, frightened and cautious when they enter counselor Lucy DePaolo’s Spokane office. They’ve been taken from homes where drugs were used or manufactured, and they were referred …

April 25, 2007 in Business on Page A1 A company based in India has purchased local pharmaceutical manufacturer HollisterStier Laboratories LLC for $122.5 million. The new owner has pledged to keep HollisterStier and its 450 employees in Spokane, …

April 25, 2007 in City on Page A1 Shareholders of Newmont Mining Corp., one of the world’s largest gold producers, voted Tuesday to require the company to address community opposition to its operations in the United States and …

April 25, 2007 in Nation/World on Page A3 PORTLAND – The FBI offered a $5,000 reward Tuesday for help finding whoever mailed dozens of threatening letters – including some containing a potentially harmful insecticide – complaining about TV …

April 25, 2007 in Nation/World on Page A3 European astronomers announced Tuesday that they have discovered the first planet beyond our solar system that orbits in a “sweet spot” zone where life could exist. The planet, about five …

April 25, 2007 in Nation/World on Page A4 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Ethiopian rebels who have fought alongside Islamic militants in neighboring Somalia stormed a Chinese-run oil field at dawn Tuesday, killing 74 people and destroying the exploration …

April 25, 2007 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – The United States has quietly increased its back-channel diplomatic contacts with Iran in recent months, a sign that those who favor engagement with Tehran have strengthened their hand …

April 25, 2007 in Nation/World on Page A4 LONDON – A mineral recently discovered in Serbia has the same composition as kryptonite – the fictional substance that robs Superman of his powers – the British Museum said Tuesday. …

April 25, 2007 in Nation/World on Page A5 BAGHDAD, Iraq – A group claiming to be affiliated with al-Qaida claimed responsibility Tuesday for a suicide car bomb that killed nine U.S. soldiers and wounded 20 others in one …

April 25, 2007 in Nation/World on Page A5 WASHINGTON – The Iraqi Baath Party, the machine of Saddam Hussein’s tyrannical rule which now plays a key role in the country’s civil war, has been divided by an internal …

April 25, 2007 in City on Page A6 The following events and activities are scheduled during the communitywide “Our Kids: Our Business” campaign, which runs through April. For more info, see spokesmanreview.com/ ourkids/ Spokane County

April 25, 2007 in City on Page A6 Emergency numbers To request help or report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect:

April 25, 2007 in City on Page A7 Top law enforcement officials in the region think incarceration is one of the best opportunities the justice system has to help abusive parents. The Spokane County Jail is developing parenting …