September 10, 2009 in City The annual Spokane County Interstate Fair starts Friday, time to indulge that once-a-year craving for funnel cakes.

September 10, 2009 in Region OLYMPIA — A federal judge in Tacoma is shielding the identities of people who signed petitions to force a statewide vote on expanded benefits for gay couples. 2

  September 10, 2009 in Idaho The Idaho Supreme Court says 2nd District Judge John Bradbury is violating the residency requirement for his seat on the bench, and must make his primary home in Idaho County … 1

September 10, 2009 in City Washington has the highest incidence of swine flu among college students — nearly triple the rate of Georgia, the next highest state, an American College Health Association report said Thursday.

September 10, 2009 in City Suspected drunken drivers who refuse a voluntary blood-alcohol test can still be forced to submit blood or breath samples under a judge’s warrant, the state Supreme Court ruled today. 1

September 10, 2009 in Idaho A 19-year-old woman fell from the third story of a University of Idaho fraternity early today, the second such fall in less than two weeks. 1

September 10, 2009 in City The reward for information that helps capture a suspected two-time pharmacy robbery is now up to $2,000. 1

September 10, 2009 in Nation/World White House economists said today the Obama administration’s recovery efforts have saved or created more than one million jobs so far. 1

September 10, 2009 Wellesley Avenue is closed from Haven to Freya streets today and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as workers install crossings, according to the City of Spokane.

September 10, 2009 in City A federal judge in Tacoma may decide today whether the public can see the names of people who signed Referendum 71. That’s the measure on the November ballot that could … 4

  September 10, 2009 in Idaho Read the Bonner County law enforcement log for Sept. 9, 2009.

September 10, 2009 Expect sunny, hot days and clear, cool nights through the weekend.

September 10, 2009 About 1,400 homes in north Spokane were without power for about an hour this morning, according to Avista Utilities. 1

September 10, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – One in every 33 women who attends worship services regularly has been the target of sexual advances by a religious leader, according to a survey released Wednesday. The … 1

September 10, 2009 in City on Page A1 If the city of Spokane annexes a portion of the West Plains in 2012 as planned, the city could collect about $750,000 more a year in taxes and fees than …

September 10, 2009 in Outdoors on Page A1 She has asked to remain anonymous, but recognition is required for any supermom who fights off a cougar that’s mauling her 5-year-old son. Her weapon: a metal water bottle. 1

September 10, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 The rumbling of cars, trucks and trains isn’t just annoying; it can raise your blood pressure. A study in the journal Environmental Health found that people exposed to high levels …