May 26, 2010 in News Crews are responding to a two-car injury collision blocking the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 about a mile east of Liberty Lake.

May 26, 2010 in News Spokane police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 24-year-old Spokane woman known to use drugs who apparently fled the area with her child after missing a court … 1

May 26, 2010 in Sports Chessey Thomas of Lewis and Clark, Savana Bezdicek of Mt. Spokane and Kira Powell of Odessa win state golf championships while the Lewis and Clark boys triumphed along with the … 1

May 26, 2010 in Idaho The two Republicans who won election to the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners Tuesday appear to be philosophically aligned on at least two key issues facing the county.

May 26, 2010 in Sports Mike Sweeney gave Seattle a chance with a two-run homer off Detroit reliever Ryan Perry, and Josh Wilson capped the four-run eighth inning with a two-run single as the Mariners … 1

May 26, 2010 in Idaho A low-turnout primary election has caused havoc in Idaho’s Republican Party, with everything from Tea Party activism to social media hijinks contributing to such surprising results as the defeat of … 4

May 26, 2010 in City Federal investigators believe a serial robber is responsible for a bank hold-up on the South Hill this morning that locked down two schools. 6

May 26, 2010 in Nation/World As the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig burned around him, Chris Pleasant hesitated, waiting for approval from his superiors before activating the emergency disconnect system that was supposed to slam the …

May 26, 2010 in Nation/World BP has launched its latest bid to plug the gushing well in the Gulf of Mexico by force-feeding it heavy drilling mud, a maneuver known as a “top kill” that …

May 26, 2010 in City A man suspected in a string of burglaries in February is back in jail after police say he broke into a convenience store then fled officers e early today. 2

May 26, 2010 in City The intersection of Nevada Street and Lincoln Road on Spokane’s North Side is being closed to traffic today until 3 p.m. for a paving job. 1

May 26, 2010 in City, Idaho A period of wet weather has descended on the Inland Northwest today as a new Pacific low pressure area moves onshore and circulates moisture northward from Oregon and California.

May 26, 2010 in City Dino Rossi is best known for losing one of the closest governor’s races in U.S. history. Now Republicans hope he can ride a GOP tide and unseat Washington state’s powerful … 37

May 26, 2010 in Idaho State lawmaker Raul Labrador has won the Republican nomination for North Idaho’s seat in Congress, pulling a primary upset over rival Vaughn Ward as Idaho voters held a typically low-turnout … 5

May 26, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 As early as today, BP will begin its first attempt to seal the deep ocean well that is spewing oil into the Gulf of Mexico, using a series of high-risk … 9

May 26, 2010 in City on Page A1 Two incumbent Kootenai County commissioners were ousted in the Republican primary Tuesday, in races that are winner-take-all because no Democrats entered. 1

May 26, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Under pressure to take action, President Barack Obama on Tuesday ordered 1,200 National Guard troops to boost security along the U.S.-Mexico border, pre-empting Republican efforts to force a … 5

May 26, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A2 ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Sarah Palin has taken to her Facebook page to complain about her new neighbor – a writer penning a book about her. Author Joe McGinniss has taken …

May 26, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – House Republicans may have the wind at their backs heading into the fall elections, but they know that polls show many voters still don’t like the GOP any … 1