February 4, 2010 in Sports Ty Abbott scored 18 points and had nine rebounds as Arizona State beat Washington State 81-70 in college basketball on Thursday.

February 4, 2010 in News The Rev. Joseph Weitensteiner said Thursday that he would sometimes get angry during his 52-year career at Morning Star Boys’ Ranch, but that he “never, never” sexually abused the boys … 2

February 4, 2010 in Idaho BOISE - A Kootenai County human rights group sent an open letter to the Idaho Legislature on Thursday saying criminals are going free in Benewah County because the sheriff there … 2

February 4, 2010 in Region The state of Washington isn’t fully paying for basic public education, a violation of its constitutional duty, a King County judge ruled Thursday in a lawsuit brought by a coalition … 2

February 4, 2010 in City The United Way has raised $4.7 million to fund programs helping the poor throughout Spokane County. That’s a 4 percent increase from the amount raised last year, the largest year-over-year …

February 4, 2010 in Idaho A portion of the closed Sunshine Mine complex in Idaho’s Silver Valley has collapsed, and there were no injuries.

February 4, 2010 in City A driver who crashed into a power pole, two dump trucks and a sedan on Wednesday night while fleeing from police is facing possible charges of driving under the influence …

February 4, 2010 in Business, Nation/World Stocks buckled Thursday under the growing belief that the global economy is weaker than many investors expected and likely to stop companies from hiring. The Dow Jones industrials briefly traded … 3

February 4, 2010 in Nation/World Residents of Northern California’s Humboldt County were rocked by a magnitude-5.9 earthquake Thursday, but officials said there were no immediate reports of major injury or damage from the second large …

February 4, 2010 in Business, Nation/World Toyota faced mounting pressure Thursday as the government opened a probe of brake problems with the Prius, a crown jewel of its lineup. The beleaguered automaker said it was “too …

February 4, 2010 in News A new wind farm near Ellensburg has won gubernatorial approval.

February 4, 2010 in Nation/World A Haitian attorney says 10 Americans detained in Haiti for trying to take 33 children out of the country after the Jan. 12 earthquake have been charged with child kidnapping. 4

February 4, 2010 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — The House has approved a measure allowing the U.S. government to borrow $1.9 trillion to pay its bills. 4

February 4, 2010 in Idaho A 38-year-old Deary-area man has been charged with first-degree attempted murder after prosecutors say he tried to shoot his wife.

February 4, 2010 in City, Idaho Mild weather will continue across the Inland Northwest through the middle of next week. Hiighs Friday once again will reach the lower 40s in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene.

February 4, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 In a study certain to rekindle debate over life-sustaining care for those with grievous brain injuries, researchers report that five patients thought to be in a persistent vegetative state showed …

February 4, 2010 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Senate leaders want to make it easier for state lawmakers to raise taxes. Democrats will begin a move today to suspend the supermajority required to raise taxes that … 16

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February 4, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 BOSTON – Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown changed course and demanded he be sworn in to replace the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy today, an accelerated timetable that conservatives had been …