May 11, 2010 in City Spokane County Raceway officially reopened Tuesday under new management. “We’re back in operation, so I’m very excited about that,” Parks Director Doug Chase told county commissioners. 3

May 11, 2010 in Sports BALTIMORE — Cliff Lee allowed one run in 7 1-3 innings to earn his first win with Seattle, and the Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Tuesday night in …

May 11, 2010 in City The state Court of Appeals let stand the sentencing condition imposed on a Spokane motorist who assaulted a bicyclist during a road rage incident two years ago – that he … 10

May 11, 2010 in City An 18-year-old father pleaded not guilty today to charges that he abused his infant daughter to the point that she remains brain dead. 1

May 11, 2010 in City A security officer at a downtown Spokane bank nabbed a robbery suspect before the man left the property this morning. 2

May 11, 2010 in Region Age has not been kind to Glacier National Park. The gorgeous million-acre park in northwestern Montana celebrated its 100th birthday today. But many of its glaciers have melted, and scientists … 4

  May 11, 2010 in City Read the Spokane Police activity and service logs for May 3 to May 9, 2010. 2

  May 11, 2010 in City Read the Bonner County law enforcement log for May 3 to May 9, 2010. 2

May 11, 2010 in Awayfinder destinations There’s nothing unlucky about Number 13 for organizers of the annual Jazz in the Valley music festival in Ellensburg, Wash. This year, as they have for the past 12 summers, …

May 11, 2010 in Awayfinder destinations For many locals, summer in Montana is the crème de la crème. It’s a time that is anxiously awaited with excited anticipation. When it comes to playing and exploring here, …

May 11, 2010 in City A Spokane County Sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries early today when two teens rammed his patrol car with a stolen Jeep after sideswiping a house, authorities say. 2

May 11, 2010 in City A collision on the Latah Creek Bridge on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 backed up traffic this morning coming into Spokane from the West Plains. 2

May 11, 2010 in City The list of nine candidates for the job of Seattle police chief is being narrowed to three finalists. KOMO Radio reports the selection panel is sending its recommendation Tuesday evening … 13

May 11, 2010 in City, Idaho Fog hanging in the valleys and lower elevations of the Inland Northwest created some visibility problems for commuters this morning, but it has since evaporated to show off a sunny … 2

May 11, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 LOS ANGELES – The widely used family of acid-reducing drugs that includes Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix increases the risk of bone fractures by about 25 percent and can more than … 3

May 11, 2010 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Tax protesters with a sweet tooth, rejoice. Even after the sales tax hits candy on June 1, you’ll still find plenty of sweet treats that are tax-free. But … 3

May 11, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A2 NORMAN, Okla. – Tornadoes ripped through parts of the southern Plains on Monday in an outbreak of violent weather that killed five people and injured dozens of others as cars …

May 11, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 LOS ANGELES – Federal regulators are expanding their investigation into children’s jewelry that contains the toxic metal cadmium, promising that a recall announced Monday of “Best Friends” charm bracelets will …

May 11, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Afghan President Hamid Karzai is asking for something he isn’t likely to get during a bells-and-whistles state visit that began Monday: U.S. backing for faster negotiations with Taliban …

May 11, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is open to the idea of reviewing Miranda warnings for terrorist suspects, senior White House adviser David Axelrod said Monday. Axelrod’s comment came after Attorney …