February 19, 2009 A Molotov cocktail found in a Gonzaga University parking lot on Tuesday led to the discovery of firearms and ammunition at an off-campus location this week, according to the Spokane …

February 19, 2009 in Sports LOS ANGELES — Dwight Lewis scored 17 points, Taj Gibson had 16, and Southern California held off Washington State 61-51 on Thursday in Pac-10 men’s basketball.

February 19, 2009 in Sports The Coeur d’Alene Vikings opened the Idaho State 5A girls basketball tournament Thursday in dominating fashion, putting a 60-33 collar on the Eagle Mustangs at the Idaho Center in Nampa, …

February 19, 2009 in City OLYMPIA – Saying that “everything we feared could go wrong, did,” Washington state’s economic weather forecaster on Thursday said state revenues will likely drop another $2.3 billion by mid-2011, bringing …

February 19, 2009 in Region OLYMPIA — Washington’s tax revenue is expected to drop another $2.3 billion through mid-2011, pushing the state’s projected deficit to about $8.3 billion, state officials said Thursday.

February 19, 2009 in Idaho A North Idaho lawmaker wants to ban repeat drunken drivers from buying, consuming or possessing alcohol. Rep. Jim Clark, R-Hayden Lake, proposed legislation today that would impose bans for anywhere … 3

  February 19, 2009 in City In trying to alleviate one parking problem in downtown Spokane, the city has created another: confusion. 5

February 19, 2009 in Business NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average is ending at its lowest level in more than six years.

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February 19, 2009 in Region MOSES LAKE — Commercial air service is returning to Moses Lake after a two-year hiatus.

February 19, 2009 in Idaho Bingo should be allowed to continue at the Coeur d’Alene Greyhound Park in Post Falls, Idaho state senators declared today, voting near-unanimously for a measure to save the bingo operation …

February 19, 2009 in City, Idaho The Bonneville Power Administration said today it will convert new borrowing authority contained in President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package to launch a $246 million construction project that could create …

February 19, 2009 in City Spokane police have arrested 45-year-old Terry Cleaver on a first-degree assault charge. He was wanted in connection with the stabbing of a man in the neck and chest on Tuesday …

February 19, 2009 in City Dense fog blanketed the Inland Northwest this morning, making travel a little slower and slicker. The sunshine should gradually break through the haze today as the temperature rises near 40, …

February 19, 2009 in City on Page A1 First came really bad news about the budget. Then, on Wednesday, Spokane County officials brought up a word that historically has sparked the equivalent of a jurisdictional cage match: consolidation. …

February 19, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 MESA, Ariz. – President Barack Obama unveiled a $75 billion foreclosure prevention program Wednesday aimed at arresting one of the root causes of the nation’s economic spiral by helping as …

February 19, 2009 in City on Page A1 Gonzaga University officials said Wednesday the school will not be affected by the bankruptcy filing of the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province, the Jesuit order that covers five Northwest states. …

February 19, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 HARTFORD, Conn. – Geronimo’s descendants have sued Skull and Bones – the secret society at Yale University linked to presidents and other powerful figures – claiming that its members stole …