September 13, 2008 in City on Page B3 Spokane County Commissioner Mark Richard has become the first candidate this election season to accuse his opponent of stealing campaign signs, and says he might pursue criminal charges. His opponent, …

September 13, 2008 in Opinion on Page B4 John McCain decries the system of government spending known as earmarks. He squawks so much about that and pork-barrel politics in general that you’d think it was the main culprit …

September 13, 2008 in Opinion on Page B4 During this September of our dissonance, the nation feasts on all things Sarah. News sources, Web sites, and the cacophony of cable chatter, on both sides of the chasm, are …

September 13, 2008 in Opinion on Page B4 If your mother says she loves you, check it out. – A ncient journalism proverb The mixture of politics and cyberspace has spawned a volatile elixir that bubbles with fact, …

September 13, 2008 in Opinion on Page B4 CAMDEN, S.C. – While the political class was focused on the meaning of pigs wearing lipstick, a few fortunate South Carolinians were riveted by the meaning of valor. The occasion …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C1 For the next couple of weeks, the Spokane Chiefs’ rookies will have even more of an opportunity to show their potential. For the most part, Chiefs coach Hardy Sauter likes …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C1 For 09-13-2008

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C1 The multidimensional Ferris Saxons were too much for single-dimensional Gonzaga Prep. Nine different Saxons caught passes as Ferris pulled away 37-13 in the Greater Spokane League football game Friday at …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C2 Milt Stegall Winnipeg veteran broke the CFL record for career receiving yards with a 92-yard catch that pushed his total to 14,983.

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C2 Elysse Van Leer scored the winner in the 85th minute as Washington State beat No. 21 UC Santa Barbara 3-2 on the Gauchos’ home field. The win snapped WSU’s 10-match …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C3 They’re later than most, but count the Whitworth Pirates among the college football teams to officially reach the stage where they’re tired of hitting each other. While most programs, including …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C3 SEATTLE – Now comes the hard part. At No. 21 Oregon? Yeah, that was pretty difficult. And hosting No. 15 BYU? A challenge to be sure. But in Washington’s gantlet …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C4 What a difference a week makes. Post Falls, coming off a lackluster performance in last week’s season-opening loss to Mountain View, bounced back with an easy 31-15 victory over visiting …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C4 Matt Gregson completed 18 of 29 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns Friday, including a 40-yard TD to Shawn Dahlenburg in the third quarter that gave visiting Almira/Coulee-Hartline (2-0, …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C5 Junior Kendra Johnson scored five goals and junior Emily Pauls added a goal and assist in the Bonners Ferry Badgers’ 7-0 girls soccer road victory Friday over the Kellogg Wildcats …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C6 Storm systems throughout the country wreaked havoc on the baseball schedule, postponing six games Friday night and creating a weekend full of doubleheaders. Hurricane Ike, a colossal storm nearly as …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C6 ANAHEIM, Calif. – Mike Napoli couldn’t remember hitting a game-winning homer in the bottom of the ninth, even when he was a kid. So he really enjoyed the first one. …

September 13, 2008 in Sports on Page C7 Quarterback: C Lopina’s first start had some high points, but the turnovers have to go.