September 24, 2012 in City A Spokane County woman told sheriff’s deputies that she slept Sunday night while a burglar cleaned out her coin collections and spoons from all over the world. 6

September 24, 2012 in Region A 77-year-old man who was shot to death by Seattle police suffered from dementia, his family said Monday. Henry Lee Sr. had the disorder and other diseases, his son, Henry … 17

September 24, 2012 in Health NEW YORK (AP) — People nervously waiting around in New York City hospitals for loved ones to come out of surgery can’t smoke. In a few months from now, they …

September 24, 2012 in Health JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An investigator says a Georgia woman had little chance of surviving an illegal cosmetic procedure in Mississippi because so much of a silicone-like substance was injected …

September 24, 2012 in Idaho The Kootenai County Drivers’ License Office will be closed today due to mandatory training for all employe es being conducted by the Idaho Department of Transportation. The office, at 451 …

September 24, 2012 in Features Those who attended the opening concert of the Spokane Symphony’s season at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox had a close encounter with the power of music to thrill, … 4

September 24, 2012 in Nation/World SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco may soon give new meaning to the word “downsizing.” Supervisors are set to vote on Tuesday on a proposed change to the city’s building code …

September 24, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco may soon give new meaning to the word “downsizing.” Supervisors are set to vote on Tuesday on a proposed change to the city’s building …

September 24, 2012 in Idaho Federal authorities are gearing back up for their foreclosure lawsuit against tax-protesting Idaho Rep. Phil Hart, now that Hart’s voluntarily dismissed his bankruptcy filing - which had placed an automatic … 9

September 24, 2012 in Health Bedridden for years and knocking at death’s door more than once, Ann Marie Danimus finally received what she and her family were praying for last year – a kidney transplant. 4

September 24, 2012 in City, Health, Idaho Air quality was moderate in Spokane this morning, but the National Weather Service is maintaining its air quality alert for the Columbia Basin and much of Eastern Washington.

September 24, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — Discover Bank is paying $214 million to settle charges that it pressured credit card customers to buy costly add-on services like payment protection and credit monitoring. 18

September 24, 2012 in Health, Idaho BOISE — Idaho is at the bottom of national rankings for doctors per capita, and many physicians in the state are expected to retire in the next several years.

September 24, 2012 in City BELLEVUE — The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gas in Washington is $4.02. That’s down 3 cents from a week ago. It’s 21 cents … 46

September 24, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A1 UNITED NATIONS – Democratic uprisings across the Arab world and the Palestinians’ bid for U.N. membership sparked excitement and hope at last year’s meeting of world leaders. But with war … 2

September 24, 2012 in City on Page A1 The agency responsible for planning and funding regional transportation projects is taking a closer look at how to help pedestrians, bus riders, bicyclists and disabled people safely get around Spokane. … 12

September 24, 2012 in Region on Page A1 SEATTLE – State Rep. Jamie Pedersen has a message for the Washington state Supreme Court: You’ve told the Legislature to put more money into education, now give lawmakers the tools … 2

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September 24, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – St. Maarten police on Sunday arrested a suspect in the deaths of a South Carolina couple whose slashed bodies were found in their beachfront condominium on …

September 24, 2012 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The giant panda cub born a week ago at the National Zoo in Washington died Sunday morning, saddening zoo officials and visitors who had heralded its unexpected arrival. …