March 22, 2010 in News, Region Though most of the snow has disappeared from the region’s black bear dens, wildlife biologists say the jury’s still out on whether an early spring will result in earlier-than-usual bear …

March 22, 2010 in News, Region People who haul their own yard waste will confront shorter hours and no discounts at solid waste transfer stations this spring. 2

March 22, 2010 in City A court hearing for a 70-year-old Washington man accused of threatening a Colorado abortion doctor has been continued until April 5. 5

March 22, 2010 in Business, City, Idaho Potlatch Corp. has sold its Post Falls particleboard plant to Todd Brinkmeyer, a former sawmill operator.

March 22, 2010 in Idaho Idaho lawmakers have pushed forward a bill to eliminate words like “retarded” and “idiot” from state code. 4

March 22, 2010 in Region Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler reacted Monday to the House’s passage of health care overhaul legislation Sunday night. 2

March 22, 2010 in City, Idaho Showers are possible today following a cold front that crossed the region and brought rain on Sunday. National Weather Service forecasters said there is a 30 percent chance of showers.

March 22, 2010 in Region The U.S. Supreme Court will not let an Everett high school student sue because school officials refused to let her play an instrumental version of “Ave Maria” at her graduation. 15

March 22, 2010 in Nation/World Congress approved a major overhaul of the nation’s health care system for President Barack Obama’s signature. Here are some of the features of the legislation. 3

March 22, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Riding the coattails of a historic health care vote, the House on Sunday also passed a broad reorganization of college aid that affects millions of students and moves … 7

March 22, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A2 BRISBANE, Australia – An American doctor accused of repeatedly botching operations and performing surgeries he was not capable of handling pleaded not guilty today in Australia to three manslaughter charges …

March 22, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 PORTLAND, Maine – Census workers are using snowmobiles, airplanes, all-terrain vehicles – even lobster boats – to visit the most far-flung, hidden-away dwellings when counting the nation’s populace. Hand-delivering 2010 …

March 22, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 OKLAHOMA CITY – More snow fell Sunday as part of a powerful storm blowing through Oklahoma and the southern Plains on the first weekend of spring. The National Weather Service …

March 22, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A4 DOHA, Qatar – The Internet has emerged as one of the greatest threats to rare species, fueling the illegal wildlife trade and making it easier to buy everything from live …

March 22, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A4 BAGHDAD – Iraq’s president on Sunday demanded a recount in this month’s historic parliamentary elections, intensifying the political conflict over the not-yet-completed tally and increasing the chances that the vote …