August 12, 2010 in Idaho Marshall Chesrown has surrendered ownership of his landmark Club at Black Rock luxury golf and housing development above Lake Coeur d’Alene amid the ongoing collapse of high-end real estate in … 1

August 12, 2010 in City A fire that killed a 49-year-old woman at the Bel-Air 7 Motel in Spokane on Tuesday morning was caused by smoking in bed, officials said today.

August 12, 2010 in City, Region Fewer people will qualify for a state welfare program that provides child care subsidies and help finding a job under cuts announced by Gov. Chris Gregoire today 44

August 12, 2010 in Business, City The theft early today of fiber-optic cable lines left an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 Comcast customers in northeast Spokane without television, high-speed Internet and phone services. 4

August 12, 2010 in Business Mortgage rates sank to the lowest level in decades this week, pushed down by the weak economy and the Federal Reserve’s move to help lift the recovery by purchasing government …

August 12, 2010 in Business, Nation/World General Motors Co. CEO Ed Whitacre says he’s stepping down Sept. 1. Whitacre says he will be replaced by GM board member Daniel Akerson, the managing director and head of … 2

August 12, 2010 in Idaho, Region Lemhi County officials say a University of Idaho ranch employee was struck and killed by lighting during a strong thunderstorm in east central Idaho.

August 12, 2010 in Region Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna says he’s suing the makers of Samsung, Toshiba, Sharp and five other brands of liquid crystal display screens. McKenna says they engaged in price-fixing. 10

August 12, 2010 in City An 80-year-old woman living on the 10th floor of a senior living complex in downtown Spokane was knocked to the floor of her apartment today by a man who entered …

August 12, 2010 in City, Idaho High temperatures today and for the next few days should run in the lower to middle 80s, which is about normal for middle August.

August 12, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 COLUMBUS, Ohio – They call themselves sovereign citizens, U.S. residents who declare themselves above state and federal laws. Many don’t register children’s births, carry driver’s licenses or recognize the court … 4

August 12, 2010 in Business on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Hoping to preserve more than $10 billion in annual fees, banks and credit unions are pushing hard for customers to accept costly overdraft protection on their debit and … 5

August 12, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A2 BOISE – A gay officer at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base sued Wednesday to block his dismissal and overturn the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Lt. Col. Victor …

August 12, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 HOUSTON – The Texas attorney general sued the Obama administration Wendesday over its new deep-water offshore drilling moratorium, claiming it is unjustified and federal officials did not contact the state … 1

August 12, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 Baton Rouge, La. – The man dubbed the “Granddad Bandit” by the FBI and suspected in 25 bank robberies across 13 states was captured Wednesday at his home after a …