November 3, 2011 in Sports The Idaho State Board of Education has given Boise State permission to pursue membership with the Big East Conference, a move that would mean more revenue and give the Broncos … 4

November 3, 2011 in Sports The NCAA’s Board of Directors passed five major reform initiatives last week in Indianapolis, including allowing schools to supply some athletes with up to $2,000 per year in living expenses.

November 3, 2011 in Idaho Despite overwhelmingly negative public comment, Idaho’s State Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to give final approval to a new rule requiring every Idaho student to take two online classes … 8

November 3, 2011 in City Spokane firefighters and police were on the scene of a two-vehicle accident that forced closure of Southeast Boulevard near 29th Avenue. 3

November 3, 2011 in City, News A federal judge today put off the decision to detain Spokane Police Officer Karl F. Thompson Jr. after his defense attorney said he will seek a new tria. 58

November 3, 2011 in News HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. — As the sun dips below the rooftops each evening, parts of this Detroit enclave turn to pitch black, the only illumination coming from a few streetlights … 14

November 3, 2011 in Idaho Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador wants to do away with green energy incentives, and instead cut corporate tax rates. 22

November 3, 2011 in Nation/World The ranks of America’s poorest poor have climbed to a record high — 1 in 15 people — spread widely across metropolitan areas as the housing bust pushed many inner-city … 30

November 3, 2011 in Nation/World A Republican-led House panel today agreed to subpoena the White House for documents related to Solyndra Inc., the failed California solar company that received a half-billion-dollar federal loan. 4

November 3, 2011 in Nation/World A protest that shut down the Port of Oakland to show the broadening reach of the Occupy Wall Street movement ended in violence when police in riot gear arrested dozens … 3

November 3, 2011 in City, Idaho A cold front expected to cause snow levels to drop across the region is still expected over the Inland Northwest today. 3

November 3, 2011 in City on Page A1 It takes a lot to get to a guy like me. Many journalists hide behind a shield of cynicism, and I’ve had 37 years of practice. 44

November 3, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A2 BEIJING – Two unmanned Chinese spacecraft docked above Earth successfully early today, moving China one step closer to setting up its own space station. The Shenzhou 8 craft that was …

November 3, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Breaking with party orthodoxy, 40 House Republicans urged Congress’ supercommittee on Wednesday to consider all options for raising revenue as they hunt for ways to trim the gargantuan …

November 3, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 Washington – Federal health officials have approved a first-of-a-kind artificial heart valve that can be implanted without major surgery, offering a new treatment option for patients who are too old …

November 3, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A3 PORTLAND, Texas – Police launched an investigation Wednesday into a Texas family law judge whose daughter posted a YouTube video of him savagely beating her with a belt during a … 8

November 3, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 JERUSALEM – An Israeli official said Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to persuade his Cabinet to authorize a military strike against Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program – …

November 3, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A4 BEIRUT – Under intense pressure from Arab states, Syria has signed a pact to pull its armed forces from the streets, release political prisoners and engage with opposition groups after …