July 27, 2009 in City, Idaho Spokane County reported its first death from the so-called swine flu Monday, as public health officials prepare for the possibility of widespread infections this fall.

July 27, 2009 in City, Idaho Two newly released figures on housing sales nationwide indicate the housing market may be starting to rebound, and recent sales figures in Spokane and Kootenai counties seem to show that …

July 27, 2009 in City A chemical control problem has prompted the city of Spokane to shut down the popular Rotary Fountain in Riverfront Park. 1

July 27, 2009 Idaho Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both Republicans, said today they will vote against confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court.

July 27, 2009 in City SEATTLE — A major rent-to-own company has been accused of bullying and illegal collection practices in Washington state.

July 27, 2009 A bat in the Boise area has tested positive for rabies, prompting Idaho health officials to remind people to take precautions around bats and make sure their dogs, cats and …

July 27, 2009 in Idaho Former U.S. Sen. Larry Craig has opened a consulting firm and plans to focus on energy issues. 1

July 27, 2009 in News WASHINGTON — New U.S. home sales rose by the largest amount in more than eight years last month, in another sign the housing market is finally bouncing back from the …

July 27, 2009 in Idaho BOISE — An 8-year-old boy from Boise has been missing since Friday, and the FBI has joined in the search.

July 27, 2009 in City, Idaho More warm summer weather is in store this week with highs mostly in the upper 80s to lower 90s and the chance of precipitation near zero.

July 27, 2009 in City on Page A1 The deadly intersection of U.S. Highway 195 and Cheney-Spokane Road is getting the temporary fix that neighbors have been seeking. Washington state transportation officials said a new exit lane for … 1

July 27, 2009 in City on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security relied on a rushed, flawed study to justify its decision to locate a $700 million research facility for highly infectious pathogens in a … 1

July 27, 2009 in City on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Defying skeptics in her party, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., vowed Sunday to overcome lingering obstacles and pass health care reform in the House, restoring momentum to President … 1

July 27, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad fired his intelligence minister and his culture minister resigned under pressure Sunday as further rifts emerged in his camp with just days to …

July 27, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. – A family’s minivan going in the wrong direction crashed into two cars on a suburban parkway on Sunday, killing eight people, including four young cousins and …

July 27, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 CHULA VISTA, Calif. – Authorities in Mexico have named the man suspected of fatally shooting a U.S. Border Patrol agent. Mexican federal police said Sunday the main suspect in the …

July 27, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea said today that it is open to new dialogue to defuse tensions over its nuclear weapons program in what appeared to be a call …

July 27, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 ISLAMABAD – Police arrested an influential pro-Taliban cleric on Sunday who had brokered a failed peace deal in northern Pakistan’s troubled Swat Valley, an indication the government will no longer …

July 27, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq – The ruling parties of Iraq’s Kurdish autonomous region won a comfortable majority in the region’s parliament, unofficial results showed Sunday, but a strong performance by the opposition …

July 27, 2009 in City on Page A5 The “Cash for Clunkers” program, which encourages trade-ins of gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient vehicles, was featured in print and Web editions of The Spokesman-Review. To see the full exchange, …