April 1, 2012 in Region on Page B2 When students at a Vancouver, Wash., university campus visit the restroom this week, they’ll be thinking about gender roles. At least that’s the hope of the organizers of the first … 1

April 1, 2012 in City on Page B3 After much conversation, deliberation and interviewing, Spokane Public Schools’ board has narrowed down the search for the next superintendent to three finalists. Alexander Apostle, of Missoula; Shelley Redinger, of Fredericksburg, … 6

April 1, 2012 in City on Page B3 Two brothers have been arrested in connection with the death of a 23-year-old Rosalia, Wash., man whose body was found last Sunday in a north Whitman County creek. Frank G. …

April 1, 2012 in Idaho on Page B3 BOISE – On the final night of this year’s legislative session, the Senate was disrupted by a woman’s shrill scream from the fourth-floor public gallery: “Give that back!” An Occupy …

April 1, 2012 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – In the list of threats a Washington governor can hurl at a recalcitrant Legislature, “I won’t sign your bills” has proved to be among the least menacing. Gov. …

April 1, 2012 in City on Page B7 Here are the answers to the newspaper edition of this week’s quiz: 1. D. After being on a transplant list for 20 months, Cheney received a new heart.

April 1, 2012 in Opinion on Page B8 In last week’s episode of “Mad Men,” Roger Sterling watches Don Draper’s slinky new wife perform a French serenade, and then quips, “The only thing worse than not getting what … 36

April 1, 2012 in Opinion on Page B8 WASHINGTON – There are so many appalling aspects to the Trayvon Martin case that it’s hard to find a permanent home for outrage. Most appalling, obviously, is the fatal shooting … 1

April 1, 2012 in Opinion on Page B8 Spokane County voters should support Measure 1. Spokane needs the near-term construction jobs the measure would help create and the long-term jobs in hospitality that would follow completion. 20

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 The public is being duped by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and labeling laws. One doesn’t know what they are being sold (except perhaps a bill of goods), as disclosing … 1

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 I am a Ferris High School senior and an ICAN program graduate. I read a Feb. 24 article in The Spokesman-Review about how the ICAN program isn’t helping students. I …

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 In response to the statement Susan Young, director of Life Choices Pregnancy Center in Sandpoint, made to Idaho lawmakers: “They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This bill … 2

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 After talking to several people, and reading and thinking about it some more, I have concluded that a health database for Spokane County would be very valuable. The two main … 4

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 A recent rambling letter to the editor by Curtis Stone states that the Democratic Party should be listed as an extremist group because of the following: 2

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 I am in no way condoning what Sgt. Robert Bales did in Afghanistan, but my heart goes out to him and his family. It goes out to him because I … 5

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 Abram Conrad’s March 22 letter asserts that the Constitution requires Congress to explain why contraception must not be covered by insurance without reference to religion, or be in violation of … 4

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 The Pend Oreille River near Usk was once a true world-class pike fishery where 20-pound fish were the norm. Unfortunately, the river no longer provides a fishing experience worthy of …

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 The picture on the front page of the March 28 Spokesman-Review was of a group of 100 people in Olympia weighing in on the national health care debate. They wanted … 6

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 I recently called the city of Spokane Utilities Department. Could my sewer bill really be $53? Response: “Yes, they’ve raised the rates again, and people are not happy about it.” …

April 1, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 Have you noticed that gas prices are rising? Have you had an increase in your Internet/TV bill in the last six months? Have you had an increase in your prescription … 7

April 1, 2012 in Opinion on Page B9 I enjoyed reading the March 10 article about Idaho competitors in the National Spelling Bee. It took me back to Houston in 1955 when I won a regional spelling bee … 3