March 24, 2011 in Letters, Opinion on Page A9 On April 19, 1951, Gen. Douglas MacArthur addressed a joint session of Congress, and his concluding remarks included, “Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.”

March 24, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A10 LOS ANGELES – In an unusual health study, researchers analyzing toxin levels in tens of thousands of toenail clippings determined that mercury from eating fish does not raise the risk … 1

March 24, 2011 in Outdoors, Sports on Page B1 The courtroom of public opinion has delivered a split decision in the case of Tri-Cities hunter education instructor Clare Cranston. Last week’s column detailed how the state decertified the 79-year-old … 1

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 If you think the Gonzaga players are glad they don’t have to play Xavier in their next NCAA basketball tournament game, you’re right. But if you think that means the …

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Hockey: The Spokane Chiefs dominated the Western Conference awards the Western Hockey League announced on Wednesday. Forward Tyler Johnson, defenseman Jared Cowen (pictured) and goaltender James Reid are all first-team …

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 The beat goes on for Team Spliff. Washington State’s athletic department drew its line in the sand with the Pullman police Wednesday, and at the same time muddied its own … 13

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Basketball NBA

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Whitworth men’s 200-yard medley relay broke the school record during the first night of competition at the 2011 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships on …

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Jeremy Alderman Went 4 for 4 and scored three runs for Cheney in a 5-4 baseball victory over Pullman.

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B2 Hired Former NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer has been hired as head coach and general manager of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. Schottenheimer was introduced Wednesday as the …

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 Wichita State seniors Gabe Blair and J.T. Durley made their final home game memorable, combining for 30 points and leading the Shockers past the College of Charleston 82-75 on Wednesday …

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 East Region (4) Kentucky (27-8) vs.

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B4 For 03-24-2011

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B4 For 03-24-2011

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B5 Boys Returning All-League

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B5 Boys Returning all-league

March 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B6 PEORIA, Ariz. – It hardly came as a surprise when the Seattle Mariners optioned highly regarded prospect Dustin Ackley to Class AAA Tacoma on Wednesday. The Mariners, scouts and even …

March 24, 2011 in Features on Page C1 Most people remember the 1980 movie version of “9 to 5” for its women’s lib vibe and its inspired casting. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton played the three …

March 24, 2011 in Features on Page C1 It’s tempting to think of Carl Orff as a one-trick pony. The German composer wrote “Carmina Burana,” the most often performed and most popular of works for orchestra, chorus and …