August 22, 2011 in Sports Jorge Alfaro’s three-run home run in the top of the eighth inning capped a four-run outburst and the Spokane Indians defeated the East Division-leading Tri-City Dust Devils 8-1 in a …

August 22, 2011 in City COLVILLE – A trusted supervisor whose thefts nearly bankrupted a Colville boat manufacturer was sentenced Monday to six years in prison – two years more than a deputy prosecutor recommended. … 9

August 22, 2011 in Sports CLEVELAND - Franklin Gutierrez lifted a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners scored the go-ahead run without getting a hit to beat the Cleveland Indians …

August 22, 2011 in City A man who died in a fire at a home west of downtown Spokane Sunday has been identified as Perry L. Herriman, 45. 2

August 22, 2011 in Nation/World TORONTO — Jack Layton, a folksy and charismatic political leader who guided his party to become the dominant opposition group in Canada’s Parliament while battling severe health problems, died Monday … 2

August 22, 2011 in Idaho Idaho Gov. Butch Otter and two of his top state agency officials told lawmakers today that Idaho stands to lose big if it doesn’t apply for a $40 million federal … 5

August 22, 2011 in Region The Pullman City Council will discuss medical marijuana and the possible regulation of newly approved “community gardens” at its regular meeting Tuesday. 10

August 22, 2011 in City, Idaho, Region A smoldering cigarette is being blamed on a fire that damaged an apartment house in Pullman on Sunday. 1

August 22, 2011 in Nation/World U.S. officials were in frequent contact today with Libyan rebels as they claimed control of most of the capitol city of Tripoli. However, a top American diplomat said the whereabouts … 10

August 22, 2011 in City, Idaho Another hot and sunny day is in the forecast, but true to this year’s weather, a low pressure system is going to bring some changes later today. 2

August 22, 2011 in City on Page A1 Airline passengers annoyed by add-on fees will be pleased that Spokane International Airport is listening. Passenger surveys in recent years have shown that people who fly, many of whom are … 6

August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A2 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Tropical Storm Irene barreled toward Puerto Rico late Sunday after hitting St. Croix, packing heavy rains and winds that closed airports and flooded low-lying areas …

August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A2 CHICAGO – Researchers say they have found a common cause behind the mysterious and deadly affliction of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, that could lead to … 4

August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama insisted the U.S. is not in danger of falling into another recession, but acknowledged in a televised interview aired Sunday that his re-election will hinge … 27

August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 A person familiar with the case says New York prosecutors are likely to drop their sexual assault case against former International Monetary Fund leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn. The person says prosecutors …

August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 MADRID – Pope Benedict XVI urged a crowd of young people estimated at more than 1.5 million to become missionaries for the faith Sunday, giving them words of encouragement as …

August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 JERUSALEM – As Palestinian militants tried to forge a tentative cease-fire agreement with Israel on Sunday, pressure was building on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retaliate for the latest …