March 24, 2011 in Sports The four-year starter who could be drafted in a month is gone, and that means it’s finally Brian Reader’s turn at quarterback for the University of Idaho.

March 24, 2011 in Sports Rickey Galvin is ready to fulfill the promise he showed as a freshman when Washington State coach Paul Wulff raved about his potential.

March 24, 2011 in Sports By every measure the Spokane Chiefs are overwhelming favorites against the Chilliwack Bruins as the Western Hockey League playoffs get under way.

March 24, 2011 Child Protective Services and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s help locating two children who were taken by their biological mother and are considered endangered. 1

March 24, 2011 in Sports Spokane head coach Rob Keefe knows that many are questioning his team and his tactics after an 0-2 Arena Football League start and his abrupt dismissal of offensive coordinator Fred … 2

March 24, 2011 in Idaho The Idaho Senate has voted 20-15 in favor SB 1184, the third bill in state schools Supt. Tom Luna’s “Students Come First” school reform package. 7

March 24, 2011 in City A jury likely will not learn that Otto Zehm was innocent of a crime when he was confronted by a Spokane Police officer in a fatal encounter five years ago, … 29

March 24, 2011 in Business The unemployment rate in Spokane County climbed for the fourth consecutive month in February, to 10.6 percent. 20

March 24, 2011 in News, Idaho A former Kootenai County deputy clerk accused of embezzling $139,000 from her employer over a 10-year period has pleaded not guilty to a grand theft charge. 3

March 24, 2011 in Idaho Senators had sharp questions for Rep. Dick Harwood, R-St. Maries, over his bill aimed at blocking lawsuits over highway megaloads, and after much debate, voted Thursday to substantially amend the … 8

March 24, 2011 in News Appellate judges today rejected South Hill rapist Kevin Coe’s claim that state prosecutors should not have been allowed to present evidence from dozens of sexual attacks that never resulted in … 21

March 24, 2011 in Sports Former Davenport High School and Washington State University athlete Jennifer Stinson Greeny will be the next volleyball coach at WSU, the school announced Wednesday. 7

March 24, 2011 in Region Three Seattle-area residents died and another was in critical condition Wednesday night after a freight train struck a shuttle van headed from Longview to Vancouver. 2

March 24, 2011 in Idaho The Idaho Senate has voted along party lines to approve a budget for the state’s colleges and universities for next year that includes further state funding cuts, pushing the schools … 9

March 24, 2011 in City, Idaho Sunshine and mild temperatures are bringing early spring weather to much of the Columbia Basin and Spokane region this afternoon.

March 24, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Wednesday marked the anniversary of the health care law that its advocates said would change so much. In one very real sense, they were right. The political landscape … 68

March 24, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A2 NEW ORLEANS – The blowout preventer that should have stopped the BP oil spill failed largely because of a faulty design and a trapped piece of pipe, an official probe … 2

March 24, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 SAN DIEGO – The illegal immigrants donned Marine Corps camouflage uniforms and military-style buzz cuts. The license plates on their van had been switched from Mexican to U.S. government plates. … 1