July 16, 2010 in Sports ANAHEIM, Calif. — With Cliff Lee gone to Texas, Felix Hernandez is now the unchallenged leader of the Mariners’ staff, their ace without peer.

July 16, 2010 in Sports The Spokane Shock didn’t play perfect football Friday, but they managed to keep their unblemished road record intact.

July 16, 2010 in City Thayne McCulloh on Friday was promoted from interim president of Gonzaga University to president, and becomes the first non-Jesuit to lead the school in its history.

July 16, 2010 in City A federal judge has denied a request to move up the March 2011 trial date of Spokane Police Officer Karl F. Thompson Jr. for his role in the 2006 confrontation … 3

July 16, 2010 in City, Idaho Memorial services for Vernon Baker, the only living black World War II veteran to receive the nation’s highest commendation for battlefield valor, will be held July 31 in his hometown …

July 16, 2010 in Idaho Forest Service firefighters responded to a report of smoke in the Priest Lake area Thursday evening to find a single tree engulfed in flames. The tree is known locally as … 1

July 16, 2010 in Idaho Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick has a million-dollar cash advantage over Republican challenger Raul Labrador as the campaign for November’s general election kicks into gear this summer. The latest campaign finance … 3

July 16, 2010 in Business Apple says it will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone model to alleviate the so-called “death grip” problem: holding the phone with a bare hand can … 2

July 16, 2010 in Nation/World, City, Region Without saying a word, the teenager accused in a two-year string of sometimes shoeless burglaries and other crimes that helped him gain international notoriety as the “Barefoot Bandit” agreed today …

July 16, 2010 in Business Stocks slumped today after earnings reports from two big banks disappointed investors and a survey showed that consumers are becoming more pessimistic. 1

July 16, 2010 in City A fleeing driver going an estimated 100 mph on East Sprague Avenue was involved in a three-vehicle crash at Fancher Road shortly after a police officer suspended pursuit Thursday night. 6

July 16, 2010 in City, Idaho The July sun continues today through the weekend, but forecasters said the hint of a storm system passing through the region should kick up winds later today.

July 16, 2010 in City Fire crews are still checking for hot spots after an early-morning blaze on West Ninth Avenue left at least six people without a home.

July 16, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 184 million: Estimated gallons released into the Gulf since April 20. 572: Miles of Gulf Coast shoreline currently oiled. 3

  July 16, 2010 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – Idaho state Rep. Phil Hart’s tax problems appear to be worse than previously disclosed. When federal tax liens filed against Hart’s various businesses are combined with the liens … 5

July 16, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Nearly two years after a financial crisis triggered the worst recession since the Great Depression, the Senate approved bold and controversial legislation aimed at preventing a repeat – … 2

July 16, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 NEW ORLEANS – The oil has stopped. For now. After 85 days and up to 184 million gallons, BP finally gained control over one of America’s biggest environmental catastrophes Thursday … 1

July 16, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A2 NEW YORK – The ship was buried as junk two centuries ago – landfill to expand a bustling little island of commerce called Manhattan. When it re-emerged this week, surrounded …

July 16, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 LOS ANGELES – A judge on Thursday dismissed a $2.3 million judgment against Dole Food Co. in a lawsuit by purported Nicaraguan banana workers, ruling that the company and the …