August 23, 2010 in City, News Spokane County Jail inmates will start returning Tuesday to cells they flooded with toilet water Saturday evening. Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich plans to seek felony charges against those who were responsible … 1

August 23, 2010 in Business Derek Oberholtzer will never again operate a mortgage modification business, or any other credit counseling service, in Idaho.

August 23, 2010 in Idaho A state judge says he will take a day before deciding whether ConocoPhillips can begin hauling massive loads of oil equipment along U.S. Highway 12 in North Idaho. 1

August 23, 2010 in City, News Former Spokane firefighter Todd Chism pleaded not guilty today to driving while intoxicated just four months after he was charged with assaulting two Washington State Patrol troopers who were investigating … 11

August 23, 2010 in Region Oak Harbor school principals may start looking through cell phones as a way to crack down on cyber-bullying, but some students and their parents in the Island County school district … 6

August 23, 2010 in Region The Army says a woman accused of killing two fellow soldiers and kidnapping their baby pleaded guilty today to murder and kidnapping charges to avoid a possible death penalty.

August 23, 2010 in Idaho Idaho expects to sort out its bungled Medicaid billing changeover and get a backlog of providers paid within 60 days, state officials announced today, as the CEO of the firm …

August 23, 2010 in City A 19-year-old man in Spokane underwent surgery this morning to remove a knife that was lodged in his head following a stabbing about 2 a.m. in the downtown area. 17

August 23, 2010 in City, Idaho Summer weather should return to the Inland Northwest starting today, but forecasters are warning that a new wind storm and cooler weather are possible on Thursday.

August 23, 2010 in City Spokane Fire investigators are saying a house fire at Pacific and Helena just east of downtown is likely an arson. The fire broke out Sunday night just before midnight.

August 23, 2010 in City on Page A1 Local government officials in Spokane County say the region needs about $20 million a year in additional funding to keep up with road and highway needs. They are proposing the … 13

August 23, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Two Iowa farms that recalled more than a half-billion eggs linked to as many as 1,300 cases of salmonella poisoning share suppliers of chickens and feed as well … 1

August 23, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 NEW YORK – The proposed mosque near ground zero drew hundreds of fever-pitch demonstrators Sunday, with opponents carrying signs associating Islam with blood, supporters shouting, “Say no to racist fear!” … 6

August 23, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A2 CARSON CITY, Nev. – You know the adage: You say to-MAY-to, I say to-MAH-to. You say Ne-VAH-da, I punch you in the face. That may sound extreme, but many Nevadans … 1

August 23, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The top American military commander in Iraq, seeking to reassure those concerned about the completed withdrawal of U.S. combat units, expressed confidence Sunday in Iraqi security forces and … 1

August 23, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A4 LOS ANGELES – Next month’s opening of the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools will be auspicious for a reason other than its both storied and infamous history as the former …

August 23, 2010 in City on Page A5 The Spokane Tribe’s frustration that Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dino Rossi was asked to toss the coin Saturday in the Arena Football League championship, which was played at Spokane Arena … 10