January 21, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 Let’s see if I have this straight. In our economy, people make stuff, then put it up for sale, then it is bought. The cycle starts again with the money … 16

January 21, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 In its Jan. 13 editorial, The Spokesman-Review was too easy on Mary Verner’s change of heart on her salary. When it comes to promises that affect only their own personal …

January 21, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 Regarding your Jan. 6 editorial “What’s the harm” with same-sex marriages, you should be asking “why” such insistence on same-sex marriage? When divorce is so prevalent, when living together in … 3

January 21, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 The Sackett wetland case was extensively covered by The Spokesman-Review and other media as it was heard Jan. 9 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case should be of great … 27

January 21, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 Being gay is no more a choice than your dominant hand is a choice. Just when did you decide to be right-handed? Being left-handed was once considered evil. (The word … 1

January 21, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 The number of anti-gay letters to the editor appearing lately is making me very concerned. I’m guessing one of our local conservative Christian churches is on a rampage against Spokane …

January 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 PULLMAN – They’re not exactly national championship contenders. But in Pac-12 circles, the California Golden Bears have as much name recognition as any team on the West Coast this season. 1

January 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 San Diego is perking up just in time for former Gonzaga assistant coach Bill Grier’s annual return to Spokane. The Toreros (7-11, 2-4 WCC) have won two of their last …

January 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 LaMarcus Aldridge Portland forward had 33 points, 23 rebounds and five assists in a 10-point win over Toronto.

January 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Hired Former Montana and Idaho assistant Jonathan Smith has been hired as the quarterbacks coach at Boise State. The former Oregon State quarterback was the Grizzlies’ offensive coordinator the past …

January 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 Yu Darvish leaned over and looked at his name and the No. 11 on the back of his Texas Rangers jersey. Then he looked up and smiled. “Excited, that’s all …

January 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C3 Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin has become the Miami Dolphins’ seventh head coach in the past eight years. The Dolphins announced the hiring Friday night and plan a …

January 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C3 NEW YORK – The days of big, brash talk by Rex Ryan could be over. The New York Jets’ coach told WFAN Radio on Friday that he’ll remain confident but …

January 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C4 KENNEWICK – Beating the top team in the Western Hockey League on home ice is one thing. Doing it on the road is another. Less than a week after beating …

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