February 15, 2012 in Idaho on Page A8 For 02-15-2012

February 15, 2012 in Business on Page A8 LOS ANGELES – U.S. motorists have seen the national average for regular gasoline rise above $3.50 a gallon in just three different years, but it has never happened this early. … 3

February 15, 2012 in Business on Page A8 Employee health and wellness will be discussed Thursday at this year’s Future of Health Care program in Spokane. Presented by Greater Spokane Incorporated and the Journal of Business, the program …

February 15, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A10 WASHINGTON – With Postal Service cuts threatening to slow mail delivery, a group of lawmakers is pushing legislation to require banks, credit card companies and other businesses to credit a …

February 15, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist responding to the movie “Grey” claims wolves do not attack people and worries that the movie will give people a negative response … 3

February 15, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 Immediately after the Washington Senate passed a bill (SB 5895) on teacher and principal evaluations Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Chris Gregoire sent out a tweet calling this “good news for our … 1

February 15, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 Lake preservation a success I want to thank The Spokesman- Review and writer Betsy Russell and photographer Kathy Plonka for the featured article on the Jan. 27 front page, “Water …

February 15, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 In 1982, I interviewed Syrian Information Minister Ahmed Iskander in Damascus, shortly after the regime had killed at least 10,000 people in the city of Hama. On his office wall …

February 15, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 The city of Spokane recently towed cars in Browne’s Addition to make way for plowing. My daughter was one of the unlucky few who had their cars towed, ticketed and … 4

February 15, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 I want to thank The Spokesman- Review and writer Betsy Russell and photographer Kathy Plonka for the featured article on the Jan. 27 front page, “Water worth its wait.” We …

February 15, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A12 NEW YORK – A protest outside the Westminster dog show aimed at Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney drew about a dozen demonstrators Tuesday, plus a few pooches. The half-hour lunchtime … 2

February 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The numbers have told the story, good or bad, of Gonzaga’s 3-point defense through the years. Last year, not so good. GU led the West Coast Conference in scoring defense …

February 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Signed The Seattle Sounders women’s soccer club announced Tuesday it signed keeper Hope Solo and forward Sydney Leroux for the 2012 season. The Sounders are part of the W-League and …

February 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Basketball Area men

February 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Michael Pineda started his New York Yankees career a little early. The All-Star pitcher acquired from Seattle last month joined pre-spring training workouts Tuesday at the Yankees’ minor league complex …

February 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Jeremy Lin Made tiebreaking 3-pointer with less than a second to play as Knicks rallied to beat Toronto.

February 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University announced Tuesday it has settled a lawsuit with the Big East for an unspecified amount, clearing the way for the Mountaineers to join the …