November 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 A data system launched this fall in Spokane Public Schools puts each child’s academic and behavioral information at educators’ fingertips, helping educators address problems at an earlier stage. “At the …

November 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 Introducing a kinder, gentler meter maid. Spokane officials on Wednesday announced a rebranding of its parking enforcement division. 49

November 23, 2012 in Business on Page A5 Working up an appetite: Tim Diehl, above center, leads his friends Arthur Bates, left, and Hans Harzel, second from left, while dressed as a turkey during the annual Bloomsday Road …

November 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago Springdale city Marshal Charles E. Bartholomew testified in his own defense at his trial for the murder of saloonkeeper C.H. Gneist. 1

November 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 The no-new-taxes pledge seems to be losing its juice in Congress. Is it losing its juice with our congresswoman? Yes. No. Maybe. 19

November 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane’s relationship with nonprofit Community Oriented Policing Services was jolted this month as the city considers program changes at the neighborhood centers it funds. COPS board Chairman Jack Brucick sent … 30

November 23, 2012 in Business on Page A8 A 1967 Ford Fairlane that didn’t go anywhere one hot afternoon brought together two Vancouver, Wash., men who hadn’t seen each other in 46 years. Mike Woods and Jim Chmielewski …

November 23, 2012 in City on Page A8 The Christmas Parade in Coeur d’Alene today will start earlier than in previous years. The annual parade will step off at 4:30 p.m. Some publicity materials for the event gave …

November 23, 2012 in City on Page A8 Spokane County Marriage licenses

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November 23, 2012 in Business on Page A9 PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – The Kitsap County prosecutor is the latest law official to drop cases against defendants charged solely with marijuana possession. Kitsap County Prosecutor Russ Hauge said he …

November 23, 2012 in Business on Page A9 OLYMPIA – Republican lawmakers may have a minority in the state Senate, but they also have a chance to expand their influence with the help of two moderate Democrats. Democratic …

November 23, 2012 in Business on Page A9 HELENA – A piece of prime Montana development property once deemed the financial solution for a private Christian school has now become a symbol of something altogether different: the state’s … 4

November 23, 2012 in Business on Page A10 BRUSSELS – The leaders of Britain and France staked out starkly different visions of Europe’s future Thursday as talks began in Brussels on how much the European Union should be …

November 23, 2012 in Business on Page A10 NEW YORK – Facebook is proposing to end its practice of letting users vote on changes to its privacy policies, though it will continue to let users comment on proposed …

November 23, 2012 in Business on Page A10 WASHINGTON – Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking … 1

November 23, 2012 in Business on Page A10 WASHINGTON – The election may be over, but a new campaign is being waged in the nation’s capital as lobbyists, advocates and trade groups fight to shape the government’s response …

November 23, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 “The Palestinian people want to be free of the occupation,” award-winning Israeli journalist Gideon Levy summed up this week. It is that simple. This latest Israeli military assault on the … 1

November 23, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 Finally, the long nightmare is over. There is a fresh breeze erasing the memory of the bitter, protracted and divisive campaign. It’s the new dawn. 20