May 19, 2011 in City Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park will be allowed to expand into pristine terrain on the mountain’s northwest face. The Washington State Parks and Recreation voted 4-0 Thursday afternoon to … 12

May 19, 2011 in City A hooded, BMX bike-riding Spokane man, who terrorized local bank tellers for almost a year, pleaded guilty today in federal court to nine counts of armed bank robbery that netted …

May 19, 2011 in City, News Spokane police are investigating a body found in the Spokane River today about noon in northern Spokane County near the Stevens County line.

May 19, 2011 in City, Idaho Westbound traffic on Interstate 90 at the Washington Stateline Port of Entry will be reduced to one lane starting at 7 p.m. today through as late as Monday morning to …

  May 19, 2011 in City Three cases of a virulent strain of the equine herpes virus have been reported in Washington state, prompting horse owners to take precautions against spread of the disease.

May 19, 2011 in Idaho A longtime trustee with the Coeur d’Alene School Board resigned Thursday, citing personal reasons. Edie McLachlan, formerly Brooks, is newly married, and said she plans to move out of the … 2

May 19, 2011 in City A 14-year-old East Valley student has been arrested on a series of charges after he allegedly took a .40-caliber handgun to school last week. 4

May 19, 2011 in Business LinkedIn’s stock nearly doubled in its market debut today because of huge investor demand for the first major U.S. social networking company to go public. 2

May 19, 2011 in City, Idaho Warmer temperatures are expected today and Friday with the cooler, wet weather dropping into the southern Rockies. 7

May 19, 2011 in Nation/World In his first comprehensive response to revolts across the Arab world, President Barack Obama is doling out punishment and praise, targeting Syrian President Bashar Assad for attacking his people but … 57

May 19, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 SAN FRANCISCO – A proposal to ban the circumcision of male children in San Francisco has been cleared to appear on the November ballot, setting the stage for the nation’s … 19

  May 19, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 LOS ANGELES – Sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in the United States is a “historical problem” that has largely been resolved and never had any significant correlation with either … 13

May 19, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A2 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Theodore Kaczynski’s worldly possessions went on sale Wednesday, with iconic items like his handwritten manifesto and his hoodie and sunglasses drawing immediate interest from online bidders. But …

May 19, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Ratcheting up pressure to halt a bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, the Obama administration for the first time slapped economic sanctions on Syrian President Bashar Assad and his …

May 19, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 SAN DIEGO – They fly low and slow over the border, their wings painted black and motors humming faintly under moonlit skies. The pilots, some armed in the open cockpits, … 2

May 19, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 Houston – Doctors repaired Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ skull on Wednesday, the latest milestone in her recovery from an assassination attempt and a procedure experts say will improve her quality of …

May 19, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – The White House and key lawmakers are considering reductions in student loan subsidies, farm payments and support for federal workers’ pensions as they search for cuts that can …