January 20, 2009 in Region On the Spokane Indian Reservation, young people have to sit in their cars to hear the fading signal from a low-power community radio station 50 miles away. They’re listening to … 1

January 20, 2009 in City Shannon Cochran died defending a friend. When a group of five teenagers told him they planned to pummel Ricky Edmonds over a $300 drug debt, the 22-year-old Cochran told them, …

January 20, 2009 in Idaho Senators weren’t enthusiastic this afternoon about a new Tax Commission rule that would clarify when the commission can secretly settle big tax cases. It comes after a whistleblower’s report charging …

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — Before a jubilant crowd of more than a million, Barack Hussein Obama claimed his place in history as America’s first black president, summoning a dispirited nation to unite …

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — More than 1 million people crammed onto the National Mall and along the inauguration parade route Tuesday to celebrate the swearing-in of the nation’s first black president in …

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, ill with a brain tumor, was hospitalized Tuesday but quickly reported feeling well after suffering a seizure at a post-inauguration luncheon for President Barack …

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama led off his inaugural parade down America’s main street that paid homage to pioneers who paved the way for the nation’s first black chief executive.

January 20, 2009 in News From today’s blogs on Spokesman.com

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World What do you want President Barack Obama to know as he begins his term? Send us a “Dear Mr. President” letter with your thoughts and wishes. 1

January 20, 2009 in City, Region In honor of the inauguration of President Obama, Washington state’s Secretary of State is selling U.S. flags that are being flown at the state capitol today.

January 20, 2009 in City, Nation/World, Region An ornate former vaudeville house, the state Senate chamber, a college basketball court and parties in people’s homes drew uncounted thousands of Washington state residents to watch the inauguration of …

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World Text of President Barack Obama’s inaugural address on Tuesday, as delivered.

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World LONDON — The arrival of a new American president triggered joy and jubilation Tuesday in a world made weary by warfare, recession and fear. Bulls and goats were slaughtered for …

January 20, 2009 in City, Region OLYMPIA — Washington is getting about $7 million as part of a national settlement with Eli Lilly & Co.

January 20, 2009 in City President Barack Obama presence carries a heavy presence in the Spokesman.com blogs this morning. Click the headlines to read more.

  January 20, 2009 in City Read the Spokane Police activity and service logs for Jan. 12-19.

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World MILWAUKEE — General Mills Inc. and grocers Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. have joined the growing list of food companies and retailers pulling items made with peanut butter amid a …

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama wore a sparkling yellow-gold sheath dress with matching coat by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo for the inauguration of her husband, a choice many …

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — The National Mall filled with America’s expectations Tuesday as excited crowds clogged mass transit lines and security checkpoints to witness Barack Obama’s swearing-in as the nation’s 44th president.

January 20, 2009 A continuing high pressure system is keeping fog hanging over the Inland Northwest and the air stagnant. The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory until noon today. …

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — As massive crowds swarmed the National Mall on Tuesday to witness Barack Obama’s inauguration as president, the man at the center of the maelstrom began the day quietly …

January 20, 2009 in Nation/World Live inauguration video feed from MSNBC.