July 5, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 LOS ANGELES – White abalone, the endangered shellfish that once numbered in the millions off the Southern California coast, have declined precipitously over the last decade and are on the …

July 5, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – If you have military-age children who have not served in this decade’s wars, then you owe a debt – meaning money – to those who did. That’s the … 2

July 5, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A4 Scientists working at the world’s biggest atom smasher near Geneva have announced the discovery of a new subatomic particle that looks remarkably like the long-sought Higgs boson. Sometimes called the …

July 5, 2012 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago Here’s the tally of Fourth of July casualties in Spokane in 1912 (before the “safe and sane” days):

July 5, 2012 in City on Page A5 Veterans who are looking for work are getting a new online tool to help them in their job searches, the Washington Department of Employment Security announced. Job seekers can now …

July 5, 2012 in Idaho on Page A5 Nearly 50 years ago, Canada and the United States shook hands over a groundbreaking accord that altered life in the Northwest. The Columbia River Treaty turned the 1,200-mile-long river and … 2

July 5, 2012 in City on Page A6 Three people were arrested on burglary charges Tuesday after police reportedly found them ransacking a home in the Five Mile neighborhood. Police responded to an audible alarm in the 2300 … 5

July 5, 2012 in City, Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – A 24-year-old soldier from southeastern Idaho died Tuesday in Afghanistan when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. Pfc. Cody O. Moosman, of Preston, died in … 1

July 5, 2012 in Idaho on Page A6 BOISE – Mosquito abatement districts across the state say mosquitoes are out and about, and they are warning people to wear long-sleeve shirts, use repellant and reduce standing water on …

July 5, 2012 in Region on Page A6 SEATTLE – Gov. Chris Gregoire isn’t happy about Western Washington University’s new faculty contract that includes raises and other pay increases of more than 13 percent over three years for … 6

July 5, 2012 in Idaho on Page A7 With thunderstorms unleashing heavy rains across the region Tuesday afternoon, a 90-mile-long reservoir behind Libby Dam was raised above its maximum operating pool to reduce the risk of flooding in … 1

July 5, 2012 in Region on Page A7 JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD – With an eye turned to the challenges of the Pacific Rim, a veteran Army officer who led one of the first Stryker brigades in the Iraq …

July 5, 2012 in City on Page A8 OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire is releasing $500,000 from her emergency fund to address costs associated with potential debris washing up on the state’s beaches from the Japan tsunami. Gregoire …

July 5, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A9 BEIRUT – An al-Qaida-inspired group claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks across Syria, the latest evidence that extremists are exploiting the chaos to make inroads in another Middle Eastern country. …

July 5, 2012 in Business on Page A10 WASHINGTON – A majority of economists in the latest Associated Press Economy Survey expect the national unemployment rate to stay above 6 percent – the upper bounds of what’s considered …

July 5, 2012 in Business on Page A10 Boeing is raising its 20-year prediction for worldwide airplane sales to 34,000 jets, enough to double the size of the world’s fleet, as more people travel in China, India, and …