November 23, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 Among some national observers in the comfortable pundit class, an above-the-fray view is beginning to take shape in which the impact of plunging over the “fiscal cliff” is downplayed. One … 3

November 23, 2012 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 The animosity between conservatives and liberals brought to a fever pitch by the presidential election is clearly not waning. 22

November 23, 2012 in Opinion on Page A11 The headline on the Nov. 20 editorial should have said “Medicaid expansion right course for state.” The program was misidentified. In addition, county figures reflected the percentages of people eligible …

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 PULLMAN – With a trip to the postseason already out of the question and only pride left to play for in his team’s finale, Travis Long rallied the troops. “We’re …

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 It’s Apple Cup Satur … uh, Friday. Just what fan demographic do you suppose they were targeting with this “Eureka!” moment? Guys desperate to get out of Black Friday maneuvers … 3

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Football: There was certainly enough blame to go around after Thursday’s 34-31 overtime loss to the Houston Texans, but Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson was intent on hording it. Hanson, …

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Just when top-ranked Rory McIlroy (pictured) thought he had avoided the tough questions about his first round in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki turned up at the …

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson would love nothing more than to play the role of spoiler this week. Any hopes of a bowl game ended in a loss at Mississippi State …

November 23, 2012 in Outdoors on Page B3 Fly fishing The Coeur d’Alene River has been fishing well. Try midges and small blue-winged olives. Fishing should remain good until the water temperature drops.

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 THREE RIVERS, Mich. – A 17-year-old southwestern Michigan boy was a promising high school football player before his life was overturned by a paralyzing dive into a pool. Now, he’s …

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 Defections have dwindled Washington State’s senior class this season, but the Cougars will still say goodbye to some key contributors today. Of the 13 players putting on a WSU uniform …

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 At Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Thursday’s results

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – The Gonzaga University women’s basketball team defeated Winthrop 80-66 on Thursday in the consolation game of the Hardwood Tournament of Hope. Four players scored in double …

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 CORVALLIS, Ore. – Back in 2000, Oregon had a chance to clinch a Rose Bowl berth with a victory over Oregon State in the Civil War rivalry game. Instead, Joey …

November 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 AUSTIN, Texas – Matthew Tucker scored two touchdowns, Jaden Oberkrom kicked two field goals and TCU’s defense forced four turnovers in dumping No. 18 Texas 20-13 Thursday night to get …

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