September 10, 2010 in Sports The North Central Indians, coming off an encouraging effort the week before in a loss against Mead, proved an immovable object for much of its 36-14 win over Rogers Friday …

September 10, 2010 in City Director Rich Hartzell was “a little bit worried” that Friday’s opening of the Spokane County Interstate Fair was too good to be true, but the day’s worst wrinkles were on …

September 10, 2010 in Idaho A big oil company is invoking the spirit of famed explorers Lewis and Clark to help make its case before the Idaho Supreme Court to ship four oversized loads of … 6

September 10, 2010 in Sports Most of the details of his introduction to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., didn’t stick. Nate Enderle isn’t sure how old he was when he first went, or how often … 1

September 10, 2010 in Sports PULLMAN – There’s a gap between the schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision, like Washington State University, and their counterparts in the Championship Subdivision, like Montana State, and it goes …

  September 10, 2010 in Idaho Idaho Rep. Phil Hart’s write-in challenger has filed a complaint with the Idaho Secretary of State’s office over Hart’s campaign finance filings for a PAC he formed this year called … 2

September 10, 2010 in Outdoors Anglers can fish for chinook salmon in portions of the Snake River starting today and running through Oct. 31.

September 10, 2010 in Business, City, Green Energy, Green Local News Homeowners on Sunday can learn about techniques for going green, such as a custom-built straw bale home, a green kitchen remodel or an urban chicken coop designed with reclaimed materials. … 3

September 10, 2010 in Nation/World President Barack Obama insisted today that the U.S. economy is showing improvement from the deepest recession in decades but conceded the “progress has been painfully slow.” He said he understands … 29

September 10, 2010 in City A Spokane Valley man was booked into jail early today after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended when he collided with another driver. 4

September 10, 2010 in City The weekend is shaping up to be partly sunny in much of the Inland Northwest, reports the National Weather Service.

September 10, 2010 in Nation/World In the past, the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks was marked by somber reflection and a call to unity, devoid of politics. No more. 3

September 10, 2010 in Nation/World Fire crews flooded the ruins of burning homes with water early today and after a massive explosion apparently triggered by a broken gas line sent flames roaring through a neighborhood … 10

September 10, 2010 in City A suspect in the murder of a rival gang member outside a party last January is due back in Spokane on murder charges after being arrested Thursday near Compton, Calif. 2

September 10, 2010 in City on Page A1 Cal Coburn Brown was executed early today by lethal injection for the rape, torture and murder of a Seattle-area woman in 1991. It was Washington state’s first execution since 2001 … 2

September 10, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A federal judge in Riverside on Thursday declared the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional, saying the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy violates the … 2

September 10, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A1 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An anti-Islamic preacher backed off and then threatened to reconsider burning the Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, angrily accusing a Muslim leader of lying … 3

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September 10, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A2 LONDON – John Travolta was onto something. Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar to the actor’s trademark style, British scientists say in a … 1

September 10, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Traffic deaths have plummeted across the United States to levels not seen in more than a half century, spurred by technology, more safety-conscious drivers and tougher enforcement of … 1