October 26, 2009 in Idaho Power was restored about 4 p.m. for 2,500 electrical customers northwest of Coeur d’Alene who were without power for about two hours, according to Avista Utilities.

October 26, 2009 in City, Idaho Snow levels are expected to drop from the mountains to the valley floors Tuesday morning, creating the possibility of the first snowfall of the season at lower elevations of the …

October 26, 2009 in Business The Venezuelan government has moved closer to seizing a gold and copper claim owned by Gold Reserve Inc., which last week asked an international arbitrator to determine the amount of …

October 26, 2009 in Business A Spokane federal judge has approved a New Jersey electrical workers union as lead plaintiff in a securities fraud suit filed against Spokane education travel business Ambassadors Group.

October 26, 2009 in News, Idaho Delays in production of the vaccine that protects against H1N1 flu virus has led to smaller than expected amounts of the vaccine reaching North Idaho.

October 26, 2009 in News WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said today the swine flu vaccine “is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line.” But …

October 26, 2009 in News, Idaho The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office has identified a body found floating in Lake Pend Oreille near Hope, Idaho, as a woman from Troy, Mont. 2

October 26, 2009 in News WASHINGTON — Two Northwest Airlines pilots have told federal investigators that they were going over schedules using their laptop computers in violation of company policy while their plane overflew their … 1

October 26, 2009 in City Read the Spokane Police activity and service logs for Oct. 12 to Oct. 25, 2009.

October 26, 2009 in Idaho A 20-year-old University of Idaho student who fell from a window of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house in August has been released from the hospital.

October 26, 2009 in City A 63-year-old Spokane man was injured today when he fell asleep at the wheel and went off U.S. Highway 195 near Spangle, according to the Washington State Patrol.

October 26, 2009 in City The state fire marshal’s office reminds Washington residents that the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday is a good time to remember to change smoke alarm batteries.

October 26, 2009 in Idaho Read the Bonner County law enforcement log for Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2009.

October 26, 2009 in City An 18-year-old who turned up in the heart of New York City two weeks ago with apparent amnesia is a Kitsap County woman who was reported missing Oct. 2, according …

October 26, 2009 in Awayfinder destinations Kootenay Rockies Tourism just kicked off “The Powder Highway Ultimate Ski Bum Blow Your Mind Contest” which invites skiers of all ages and skill levels to submit a 90-second video …

October 26, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The Obama White House, stepping in where other Democrats feared to tread, has launched a potentially risky fight with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – attempting to bypass …

October 26, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 FRESNO, Calif. – Last month two men and their teenage sons tackled one of the world’s most unforgiving summertime hikes: the Grand Canyon’s parched and searing Royal Arch Loop. Along …

October 26, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The Pentagon’s top military officer oversaw a secret war game this month to evaluate the two primary military options that have been put forward by the Pentagon and …