February 27, 2009 in City A serious case of botulism in Spokane has prompted warnings from food preservation experts and health officials to follow strict safety rules when canning vegetables at home.

February 27, 2009 in City, Region OLYMPIA – With state child care subsidies well below the actual cost of caring for enrolled kids, some Spokane-area workers and lawmakers say it’s time to give the industry more … 5

February 27, 2009 in Business, Outdoors, Region HELENA — The U.S. Forest Service has released a draft environmental impact statement for a proposal to mine copper and silver beneath northwestern Montana’s Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, a project that …

February 27, 2009 in City Oil sheens were visible on parts of the Clark Fork River Friday afternoon – a day after a pipe broke at the Noxon Rapids Dam, spilling about 1,250 gallons of … 1

February 27, 2009 in Region SEATTLE — Surveillance video released in an assault case against a King County sheriff’s deputy shows a deputy kicking a young girl, slamming her to the floor of a jail …

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February 27, 2009 in Idaho Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick has jarred the Army Corps of Engineers into speeding up its work on an environmental impact statement that had been holding up the giant Garwood to …

February 27, 2009 in Idaho, Region BOISE — Federal regulators are accusing an Idaho businessman of conning at least $40 million from investors and using the money to make credit card payments, pay for snowmobiles and …

  February 27, 2009 in City The Department of Social and Health Services Children’s Administration issued today its review of how it handled the case of Summer Phelps, who was 4 when she died in March …

February 27, 2009 in City Washington state agencies have been directed by Gov. Chris Gregoire to lower flags to half staff today in honor of a fallen soldier, whose wife and son live in Spokane.

February 27, 2009 in Nation/World With postal rates going up in May, the Post Office is readying new stamps to cover the new prices. The price of a first-class stamp will go up by 2 …

  February 27, 2009 in Idaho Read the Coeur d’Alene Police Department log for Feb. 25 and Feb. 26, 2009.

  February 27, 2009 in Idaho Read the Bonner County law enforcement log for Feb. 26, 2009.

February 27, 2009 in Nation/World Declaring “I have come to speak to you about how the war in Iraq will end,” President Barack Obama on Friday moved to fulfill the defining promise of his campaign, …

February 27, 2009 in Idaho It appears that Idaho will be able to replace the Dover Bridge in North Idaho, purchase a much-needed maintenance management software system for the Idaho Transportation Department, and pour millions …

February 27, 2009 in Nation/World, City, Region FORT DRUM, N.Y. — Enemy fire caused two U.S. Army helicopters to collide in Iraq last month, killing four American pilots from Fort Drum, including one from Colville, military officials …

February 27, 2009 in City Enjoy today’s sunshine because the week ahead, though warmer, is expected to be a wet one for the Inland Northwest, according to the National Weather Service. Chilly temperatures are expected …

February 27, 2009 in City on Page A1 Starting next fall, student athletes in Spokane schools may not have to suit up for gym. The board of directors for Spokane Public Schools is considering changing the rules to … 3

February 27, 2009 in City on Page A1 President Barack Obama on Thursday unveiled his proposed $3.6 trillion fiscal 2010 budget. The plan: 3

February 27, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – The Senate Intelligence Committee is preparing to launch an investigation of the CIA’s detention and interrogation programs under President George W. Bush, setting the stage for a sweeping …