September 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A1 ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republicans on Sunday dramatically changed the tenor and schedule of the party’s national convention, canceling all opening day business today except for routine matters, as Hurricane …

September 1, 2008 in City on Page A1 Sandpoint’s half-century-long battle over the proposed Sand Creek Byway appears to be finished. After an appeal was turned down last week by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, state …

September 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A1 MOSCOW – Russia’s president said Sunday his country will give military aid to the two separatist regions at the center of the war with Georgia – signaling that Moscow has …

September 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A2 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As the Legislature lurched to its close Sunday with no budget in place, California toppled its own record for fiscal dysfunction. Never in recent memory has August …

September 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 ANCHORAGE – Democrats accused Gov. Sarah Palin on Sunday of misrepresenting her role in scuttling a controversial bridge project to a remote island in southeast Alaska. On Friday, the day …

September 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 ST. PAUL, Minn. – Television networks and national cable news outlets on Sunday shifted their top talent and reporters from the Republican National Convention to the Gulf region to prepare …

September 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 JERUSALEM – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejected Israel’s idea of an interim peace agreement at a Sunday meeting, a Palestinian negotiator said, insisting on an all-or-nothing approach that virtually ruled …

September 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 MEXICO CITY – Moving quickly to address mounting anger over crime, President Felipe Calderon promised Sunday to adopt several proposals from civic groups who led more than 100,000 Mexicans in …

September 1, 2008 in City on Page A6 The crowds will be withdrawing from the mountains today, leaving a colorful and solitary experience for a hiker heading into autumn on forest trails. Wise hikers wear bright clothing in …

September 1, 2008 in City, Idaho on Page A6 The name white settlers gave them was a mistake. The Nez Perce – which loosely translates to “pierced noses” – never practiced nose piercing. Hunters and gatherers, formidable horse people …

September 1, 2008 in Opinion on Page A9 “We must hang together, gentlemen,” Benjamin Franklin warned his fellow colonists during the American Revolution, “else, we shall most assuredly hang separately.” In many ways, the same thing is true …

September 1, 2008 in Opinion on Page A9 Look back just one year to Labor Day 2007. Unemployment had reached record lows. Employers – especially in the hospitality trades – couldn’t find enough workers. A year ago, economists …

September 1, 2008 in Opinion on Page A9 You can’t blame Karen Fletcher for deciding not to fight. Had she lost, she faced the possibility of five years in prison. Under the plea agreement she accepted in early …

September 1, 2008 in Opinion on Page A9 “It went from the usual dinner party of 10,000 people to about 25,000 in 30 minutes.” – Pig Out in the Park founder Bill Burke, recalling 1999 when an acclaimed …

September 1, 2008 in Features on Page B1 So your baby’s headed off to college. And there are, oh, maybe 15,000 pieces of advice you want to give her before she goes. Don’t do it. You can keep …

September 1, 2008 in Features on Page B1 Let’s start with some quick Q and A about the golden oldie, “See You in September.” Q: Re: that opening line, “I’ll be alone each and every night” – was …

September 1, 2008 in Features on Page B1 Dear Mr. Dad: I’ve suspected for a while that my 12-year-old son is being bullied at school. I finally managed to get it out of him at bedtime one night. …

September 1, 2008 in Features on Page B2 Dear Annie: My sister, “Rita,” lives with my widowed mother. Mom is 73 and in a wheelchair. She has a hard time getting out the front door on her own, …

September 1, 2008 in Features on Page B3 Ongoing CYT North Idaho Theatre Arts Classes for Kids - Hosted by Christian Youth Theatre-North Idaho. For ages 6-18. Call for details. Altar Church, 901 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. …