April 24, 2011 in City on Page B2 HARTFORD, Conn. – Shortly after his second arrest for domestic violence in four months, Selami Ozdemir was able to post a no-money-down, $25,000 bail through a bondsman and returned hours …

April 24, 2011 in City on Page B3 A child molester was sentenced Friday in Spokane to 12 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. Donald D. Holloway, 51, of Valley, Wash., received a longer sentence … 2

April 24, 2011 in City on Page B3 A high-speed attempt to elude police landed a Spokane man in a hospital early Saturday. Michael Lawler, 28, who later admitted to drinking, led police on a chase about 3 … 1

April 24, 2011 in City on Page B3 Legislators talk a lot. Sometimes, they come up with things that make one wonder if there should be a new television reality series, “$#@! Our Lawmakers Say.” They make interesting …

April 24, 2011 in Idaho on Page B3 BOISE – It’s been a good year so far for Idaho’s permanent endowment fund, with earnings on investments through March 31 at 23.1 percent. Larry Johnson, investments manager, said the …

April 24, 2011 in City on Page B7 Details of the investigation that led to hate crimes charges against a man accused of placing a bomb along the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march route will remain sealed, …

April 24, 2011 in City on Page B7 PULLMAN – Since its creation last fall, a conservative student group at Washington State University has set up a chain-link fence on campus to protest illegal immigration, launched a controversial … 5

April 24, 2011 in Opinion on Page B8 It is almost clockwork: As a new presidential cycle winds around, the early primary state of South Carolina provides a defining issue for Americans and candidates to chew over. Whether … 7

April 24, 2011 in Opinion on Page B8 A British study shows that profanity is a worthwhile prescription for pain. That could come in handy as lawmakers hammer out the final budget cuts in a special session that … 1

April 24, 2011 in Opinion on Page B8 As we get closer to bumping our head on the debt ceiling, here’s a thought that might floor you. If the nation were to follow the long-term deficit reduction plan … 2

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 With soaring gas prices, along with the lie propagated by pro-drilling factions that increased domestic production will offer significant relief, 69 percent of Americans now favor increased offshore drilling, up … 2

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 I hope all Idaho voters know what fracking really entails before they let their Legislature permit it (“Idaho sets rules for gas drilling,” April 20). 1

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 I was under the (mistaken?) impression that hybrid and electric cars used the roads and that roads need maintenance. If neither of those are true, then, of course, there is …

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 Raise the debt limit? Why would we do that? Why do we need more debt?

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 Over the past few weeks we have read numerous letters to the editor written by people apparently living in a fantasyland. What fantasyland, you ask? Well, the land of “if … 4

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 After World War II, America had twice today’s national debt. However, we quickly climbed out of debt, even as we provided free education for veterans, developed the best affordable public … 70

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 In response to Marie Neumiller’s letter to the editor on April 19, titled “Food fight,” the newly proposed federal regulation has to do with limiting all starchy vegetables, which includes …

April 24, 2011 in Opinion on Page B9 If you were shopping for a new car, you probably would not buy one that slowed down your commute. You also would not want a car that didn’t handle well … 7

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 Bill Manuel’s letter to the editor (April 19) requires critique. Bill reported that the president, in a recent speech, used poor communication. Bill said that Obama’s speech emphasized “fairness” and …

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin states that she will oppose the nonbinding resolution stating that the city supports collective bargaining for its workers. 1

April 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 While the August primary election is still a few months away, you may have already noticed signs appearing in support of Ben Stuckart for City Council president. 7