February 6, 2009 in Opinion on Page A15 Good News: Millions of Iraqis went to the polls to vote in local elections last weekend in what has been described as basically a “violence-free” event, although not one free …

February 6, 2009 in Opinion on Page A15 The annual move is under way to pave an express lane to the courthouse doors. Legislation has been introduced in Olympia, under such appealing names as the homeowner’s bill of … 1

February 6, 2009 in Opinion on Page A15 It’s hell being a celebrity, especially if you’re young and find yourself at a party, where marijuana and cameras should never mix. And it’s not exactly heaven being sheriff of …

February 6, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Lost in the academic hand-wringing and presidential apology at the University of Idaho this week over assorted vulgarities perpetuated by students and others at the recent basketball cotillion with Boise …

February 6, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 Just when it looked like Sacramento State’s men’s basketball team might be starting to close the gap between itself and the rest of the Big Sky Conference, Thursday night happened. …

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February 6, 2009 in Sports on Page B2 John Bryant Had 23 points and 20 rebounds to help Santa Clara to a WCC basketball win over San Diego.

February 6, 2009 in Sports on Page B3 CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson’s Trevor Booker wondered all season long when people would finally start believing in the Tigers. After the big win over No. 4 Duke, he’s not wondering …

February 6, 2009 in Sports on Page B3 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Charday Hunt hit 10 of 17 field goals on her way to a game-high 25 points to lead the Sacramento State Hornets to a 74-67 Big Sky …

February 6, 2009 in Sports on Page B3 Jerome Randle and Theo Robertson both had 21 points and California rallied to beat No. 22 Washington for the second time this season, 86-71 on Thursday night at Berkeley, Calif., …

February 6, 2009 in Sports on Page B3 Erik Hanson scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half when the Mead Panthers overcame a one-point halftime deficit to claim a 51-46 Greater Spokane League boys basketball …

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February 6, 2009 in Outdoors on Page B5 Fly fishing Rocky Ford has been excellent for anglers throwing a two-fly rig with an intermediate sinking line. A small leech pattern with a scud dropper has been effective if …

February 6, 2009 in Sports on Page B5 If it turns out I’m not smarter than a fifth-grader, I won’t be shocked. But I never thought I’d be out-skied by a 7-year-old. The fact that I was illustrates …

February 6, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Crows might be pretty stylish in sunglasses. I’m not sure how they would keep them on. But wrap-around shades could be a good look for the big black birds.

February 6, 2009 in Features on Page C2 Dear Carolyn: Wouldn’t it be neat if all grandchildren stood “to gain love, insight, continuity and perspective beyond measure” from grandparents (to quote your Jan. 14 column)? Unfortunately, they can …