February 10, 2009 in City OLYMPIA – Washington has long had sin taxes, but they’ve usually been on things like tobacco, liquor and beer. Now, with Washington facing a big budget shortfall, a state lawmaker …

February 10, 2009 in City An 82-year-old Medical Lake man faces second-degree manslaughter charges for leaving his wife lying on the floor for ten weeks until she died.

February 10, 2009 in City, Nation/World Washington Democrats in the Senate voted yes on the proposed economic stimulus package Tuesday while Idaho Republicans voted no.

February 10, 2009 in Idaho Plans to cut $2.5 million in rural economic development grants from next year’s state budget riled Idaho lawmakers today, who said that’s just the type of spending that’s needed in …

February 10, 2009 in City A man suspected of robbing a pharmacy of OxyContin last month turned himself in early this morning. Richard T. Ludvik, 23, is accused of robbing the Walgreens at 29th Avenue …

February 10, 2009 in Idaho A father and son from Coeur d’Alene died in a head-on crash this morning on an icy stretch of U.S. Highway 95 north of Athol. Two other people were seriously …

February 10, 2009 in Business, Nation/World NEW YORK — Investors are frustrated with the government’s latest bank bailout plan — and showing it by unloading stocks.

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February 10, 2009 in City The post office will get an extra 2-cents worth when you mail a letter starting in May. The U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday that the price of a first-class stamp …

  February 10, 2009 in City The city of Spokane has begun the search for a police ombudsman, a position that got strong public support after several recent controversies, including the 2006 death of mentally disabled … 1

February 10, 2009 in Idaho Liquor sales in Idaho are up despite the economic downturn, proving that liquor is a “recession-proof business,” Idaho’s state liquor chief told lawmakers today.

February 10, 2009 in City, Idaho WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan has passed the Senate and is on its way to difficult House-Senate negotiations.

February 10, 2009 in City Snow flurries arrived this morning and could stick around throughout the day as temperatures stay below freezing, according to the National Weather Service. Up to an inch is possible after …

February 10, 2009 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire, who has repeatedly vowed to “blow past the bureaucracy,” now wants to blow parts of it away. Gregoire on Monday called for the elimination of … 2