September 30, 2010 in Sports Gio Gonzalez battled through early control problems to throw seven scoreless innings and the Oakland Athletics defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-1 on Thursday night.

September 30, 2010 in City Investigators probing officer-involved shootings will no longer be required to wait at least 72 hours before interviewing Spokane County Sheriff’s Office employees. 26

September 30, 2010 in Sports The University of Washington announced Thursday what had long been anticipated — that it will play the 2012 football season at Qwest Field while Husky Stadium is renovated. But the …

September 30, 2010 in Sports Jared Karstetter was a great basketball player. He’s even a better college football player with the kind of skills the NFL covets.

September 30, 2010 in Region Washington state has delayed a decision on whether to raise the nation’s highest minimum wage because of questions over the intent of the voter initiative that ties the wage to … 8

September 30, 2010 in Idaho The Idaho Board of Pharmacy today temporarily banned seven chemicals used to make incense that some people smoke to get a marijuana-like high. 5

September 30, 2010 in News The Washington State Patrol sergeant who shot an unarmed pregnant woman last week during a drug raid has told investigators it was “an accidental discharge.” 12

September 30, 2010 in Sports The Spokane Chiefs have spent a lot of time doing drills in practice that involve fostering competition, something that was lacking in their Western Hockey League opener, a 6-3 loss …

September 30, 2010 in Region Facing millions of dollars in budget cuts, Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd said the school needs to make a stronger case about the importance of higher education. 5

September 30, 2010 in Sports The last portion of the Spokane Chiefs’ practice Wednesday was dedicated to power plays and penalty killing, a necessity for all hockey teams. Otherwise, the Chiefs have spent a lot …

September 30, 2010 in Idaho, Region A federal judge in Missoula is dismissing a lawsuit launched by gun rights advocates and states seeking freedom from federal gun laws.

September 30, 2010 in Region The head of the Washington state Potato Commission says he’s sick of people linking spuds to junk food. 4

September 30, 2010 in City Washington State Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal traffic accident four miles west of Wilbur on U.S. Highway 2.

September 30, 2010 in Sports Johnathan Franklin and Akeem Ayers immediately noticed the change in their fellow UCLA students’ faces when they got back to Westwood last Sunday. Instead of the usual grimaces and halfhearted …

September 30, 2010 in City, Idaho September ends today with one of warmest days of the month with sun and highs in the lower 80s likely.

September 30, 2010 in City A Spokane convenience store clerk was stabbed when he tried to stop a man from walking away with an 18-pack of beer. 20