January 27, 2012 in Sports A 16-1 stretch early in the second quarter proved to be decisive as U-Hi outlasted Gonzaga Prep 62-54 in GSL boys basketball Friday.

January 27, 2012 in Idaho After just two days of deliberations, Idaho’s citizen redistricting commission has adopted a new legislative district plan - and this one doesn’t land North Idaho Sens. Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, and … 2

January 27, 2012 in News LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Facebook makes its long-expected debut as a public company this spring, the social-networking company will likely vault into the ranks of the largest public companies …

January 27, 2012 in News Cuts in U.S. defense spending should have minimal impact on Fairchild Air Force Base, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers said Friday. Earlier this week, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced $487 billion … 15

January 27, 2012 in City OLYMPIA — A measure that would decriminalize use and possession of small amounts of marijuana for adults was sent to the Washington Legislature today after the Secretary of State’s office … 33

January 27, 2012 Matthew Modine is in Spokane to promote a fundraiser to rebuild two Spokane landmarks. He joined a group of fans in Riverfront Park this morning for a flash mob. In … 4

January 27, 2012 in Region GREAT FALLS — Two Great Falls brothers have pleaded guilty to their roles in distributing methamphetamine and taking stolen vehicles to Spokane as part of a drug trafficking operation. 1

January 27, 2012 in Region SEATTLE — A federal judge on Friday sentenced “Barefoot Bandit” Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins, and boat and … 4

January 27, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s decision to cut the size of the Army by 80,000 soldiers will force the military to rely more on the National Guard and reserves, particularly if …

January 27, 2012 in Region The Washington State University Board of Regents will consider assessing fines on students who violate the school’s code of conduct. 2

January 27, 2012 A man was airlifted to a hospital after a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle and a farm tractor. Joseph J. Andrews, 19, of Usk, Wash., was on a Polaris ATV … 2

January 27, 2012 in Business on Page A1 An East Coast company calling itself a “wine superstore” has announced plans to open two stores in the Spokane area. Representatives of the company, Total Wine, said those plans are … 34

January 27, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane’s elected leaders are ready to push for the use of body cameras on police officers to record their interactions with the public. The Spokane City Council on Feb. 6 … 64

January 27, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – A recent IRS report showing that current and retired federal employees owe more than $3.4 billion in income taxes is fueling a drive on Capitol Hill to fire … 3

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January 27, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Best Western International Inc. will open a high-end hotel in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area this summer, a company executive said Thursday. The seven-story hotel will have 105 …

January 27, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 CAIRO – The son of a U.S. Cabinet official and other Americans working for a democracy rights group have been stopped from leaving Cairo as part of a criminal investigation … 1