July 30, 2010 in City It’s one of the most contested primaries in Eastern Washington, but voters won’t get a chance to see a debate of the candidates for the state House seat representing the …

July 30, 2010 in Sports EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene Emeralds found a way to manufacture enough runs to edge the Spokane Indians 2-1 on Friday in Northwest League play at PK Park.

July 30, 2010 in Sports MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Capps worked a scoreless ninth inning for a save in his first appearance with the Minnesota Twins, preserving a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday … 1

July 30, 2010 in City Deputies are responding to a call of gunshots fired near the area of Bigelow Gulch. 2

July 30, 2010 in Region A fast-moving northcentral Washington wildfire has prompted an evacuation order for at least 20 homes in a grassy canyon in the Cashmere area.

July 30, 2010 in Region Former Vice President Al Gore was cleared today of allegations he groped and assaulted a masseuse in a luxury Portland hotel room in 2006, closing a case that could have …

July 30, 2010 in Idaho Three more longtime senior employees of the Idaho State Tax Commission have come forward with sworn statements charging that secret tax deals were offered to those with political influence, and … 2

July 30, 2010 in News, City Spokane County authorities arrested a woman on a weapons violation today while searching a dog-breeding facility on North Hauser Lake Road, after SCRAPS officers responded to complaints about animal treatment. 9

July 30, 2010 in Idaho Kootenai Health has named a Montana healthcare executive to replace longtime CEO Joe Morris, who is retiring.

July 30, 2010 in City, Idaho A line of showers that developed overnight has dampened the Spokane area this morning, but forecasters said drier weather is likely after the line of clouds moves east.

July 30, 2010 in City on Page A1 Stevens County’s two Superior Court judges have asked the state bar association to investigate Prosecutor Tim Rasmussen. Judges Rebecca Baker and Al Nielson said in a Sept. 30 complaint that … 7

July 30, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 KABUL, Afghanistan – The discovery of the body of a second U.S. sailor who vanished in Afghanistan last week only deepened the mystery of the men’s disappearance nearly 60 miles … 2

July 30, 2010 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – A special House Ethics Committee voted 4-3 along party lines Thursday to clear Rep. Phil Hart, R-Athol, of conflict of interest charges related to his ongoing fights over … 6

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July 30, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 NEW YORK – The New York trustee appointed to recover money jailed financier Bernard Madoff stole from investors has sued three entities where he says more than $30 million in …

July 30, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 A House investigative panel filed 13 charges of ethical wrongdoing against Rep. Charles Rangel. Among them are allegations that Rangel: • Improperly used official stationery and congressional staff to solicit … 3