October 23, 2009 in Outdoors, Region The wild otters were trapped in Washington state and transported to New Mexico as part of an effort to return the sleek mammals to their historic range in the state. …

October 23, 2009 in City A fire in north central Spokane has caused moderate damage to one residence, forcing the occupants to seek new shelter.

October 23, 2009 in City A driver involved in an injury accident near Springdale, Wash., on Wednesday has a long history of driving under the influence and other offenses, including habitually driving with a suspended … 1

October 23, 2009 in Idaho MOSCOW, Idaho — Prosecutors in northern Idaho say they will not seek the death penalty for a man accused of killing his pregnant wife and then setting the home on …

October 23, 2009 in City The license of Amazing Grace Adult Family Home in southeast Spokane has been revoked by the state Department of Social and Health Services. 1

October 23, 2009 in Idaho The Idaho Court of Appeals has rejected a request for post-conviction relief made by a man serving a life sentence for killing a U.S. Forest Service law officer in northern …

October 23, 2009 in City An employee of a Subway sandwich shop at 1103 W. Northwest Blvd. was robbed at knifepoint Thursday night by two men who took cash and fled on foot. 1

October 23, 2009 in City A man running across Crestline Avenue against a red light was struck by a vehicle Thursday night when the driver was unable to stop, Spokane police said. 1

October 23, 2009 in City, Idaho Moderate rainfall today is creating traffic hazards as storm drains, partly blocked by fall foliage in some cases, are having trouble keeping up with all the water.

October 23, 2009 in Business on Page A1 Sterling Financial Corp. on Thursday reported a huge third-quarter loss of $463.7 million as it closes out the books on almost a decade of acquisitions that made the Spokane institution … 3

  October 23, 2009 in City on Page A1 Washington state agencies have been ordered to compile a list of their tasks – and whether they’re required by federal law or the state constitution – in preparation for budget … 2

October 23, 2009 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – Instead of raising more revenue, a fee increase hitting out-of-state hunters and anglers has resulted in less money flowing to the Idaho Fish and Game Department this year. … 8

October 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 Air “sterilizers.” A photon machine. Supplement pills to boost the immune system. Protective shampoos and face masks. Even fake Tamiflu. These and other products making bogus claims to prevent or … 1

October 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 MINNEAPOLIS – The operator of a La-Z-Boy chair converted into a motorized vehicle – complete with a stereo and cup holders – has admitted that he crashed the piece of … 1

October 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 MINNEAPOLIS – Two Northwest Airlines pilots failed to make radio contact with ground controllers for more than an hour and overflew their Minneapolis destination by 150 miles before discovering the …

October 23, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A4 Washington – Americans seem to be cooling toward global warming. In a poll of 1,500 adults by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, released Thursday, the …