December 8, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 The Spokesman-Review deserves credit for publishing the local Greater Spokane Incorporated perspective in favor of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal coal-loading facility project near Bellingham. 1

December 8, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 I can provide answers to Rob Leach’s (Nov. 28) questions. 4

December 8, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 I work part-time, and yet Mitt Romney pays less of a percentage (13.6 percent) of his income in taxes than I do. Now, the Republicans have proposed a plan to … 12

December 8, 2012 in City on Page B6 For 12-08-2012

December 8, 2012 in City on Page B6 North Idaho Amahl and the Night Visitors – Christmas opera today at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Featuring professional soloists …

December 8, 2012 in City on Page B6 EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last in a yearlong series of letters Paul Graves has written to his grandchildren. They are based on the Peace Prayer attributed to St. Francis … 1

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 In a tale of two halves, the Whitworth Pirates managed to score when it counted in earning a 63-56 come-from-behind men’s basketball win over visiting Pacific Lutheran Friday at the …

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 The fact they’re much bigger than when they first met eight years ago is undeniable. Both Manny Pacquiao (left in photo) and Juan Manuel Marquez have added bulk along with …

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 BRANDON, Manitoba – The Spokane Chiefs entered new territory Friday night. Mitch Holmberg finished with two goals and one assist as the Chiefs defeated the Brandon Wheat Kings 5-2 to …

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Basketball NBA

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Benson Henderson has won all five of his fights since stepping into the octagon under the UFC banner, including winning the lightweight championship over Frankie Edgar in UFC 144 and …

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Haiden Palmer Scored a season-high 21 points to lead Gonzaga’s women to a 54-40 win at Portland State.

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Honored Hundreds of well-wishers turned out in St. Louis to honor Saint Louis University men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus. The university hosted a memorial service Friday for Majerus, who died …

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C3 SEATTLE – For Sounders FC, offseason change was inevitable. The team was too constrained by the MLS salary cap to bring back every player for 2013, and the first casualty …

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C4 Seven North Idaho boys and girls soccer players and two coaches have been honored by the Idaho High School Soccer Coaches Association. Tiegen Horton (goalie) and Meaghan Bare (forward) of …

December 8, 2012 in Sports on Page C4 Basketball Boys