February 10, 2013 in City on Page B1 Canada minted its final penny the other day and embarked on a program to gradually round up and melt down the 82 million kg of coppery coins in circulation. As … 31

February 10, 2013 in Idaho on Page B2 BOISE – When it comes to lawyers, some of Idaho’s budget cuts in recent years are proving penny-wise but pound-foolish. Lawmakers heard from Attorney General Lawrence Wasden that cutting attorney … 1

February 10, 2013 in Idaho on Page B2 BOISE – The Idaho State Police has bolstered the Alcohol Beverage Control Unit and is cracking down in Boise on infused alcohol such as bacon-infused whiskey and basil-infused vodka. Lt. …

February 10, 2013 in City, Idaho on Page B2 BOISE – A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Forest Service had the authority two years ago to intervene in Idaho’s decision to permit a series of massive shipments …

February 10, 2013 in City on Page B3 The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has given $1.36 million to 47 schools and nonprofit groups for new technology and textbooks, student scholarships and music, art, science, reading and vocational classes. Using … 2

February 10, 2013 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – The claim by “coalition” senators that their regime ushers in an era of more open debate managed to stub its toe last week on one of the Legislature’s … 5

February 10, 2013 in Region on Page B3 A wrongful death lawsuit involving Marathon Oil and the mother of a 21-year-old Montana man found dead at a western North Dakota oil well in 2012 has been settled. Trista …

February 10, 2013 in Region on Page B3 VANCOUVER, Wash. – A couple accused of abusing adopted twins were convicted Friday of starving, beating and imprisoning the boy and girl. Clark County Superior Court jurors convicted Jeffrey and … 2

February 10, 2013 in City on Page B3 Here are answers to this week’s newspaper edition of That’s News to You: 1. D. Under legislation introduced this week, it would remain illegal to bring marijuana from a state …

February 10, 2013 in Outdoors, Region on Page B7 GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Salmon have long been known to use their sense of smell to find their home river when it comes time to spawn, but how do they …

February 10, 2013 in City, Idaho on Page B7 Seems one lobbyist with past ties to the Idaho Legislature has more clout than a million Idahoans. How else can you explain the unanimous vote by the House State Affairs … 1

February 10, 2013 in Opinion on Page B8 Spokane voters have until midnight Tuesday to mail or deposit ballots containing three proposals. These are summaries of The Spokesman-Review editorial board recommendations: • Proposition 1 would transform civilian oversight … 11

February 10, 2013 in Opinion on Page B8 We may never know exactly what happened in Benghazi the night Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans were killed, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that our response was short … 18

February 10, 2013 in Opinion on Page B8 I can’t help but get the feeling that the U.S. policy on drones goes something like this: “It sure is hard to figure out who the bad guys are and … 7

February 10, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 To say that the care of horses 100 years ago (“Rescuers in waiting,” Jan. 27) was different is correct! 3

February 10, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 I really don’t feel sorry for the city or county for not having any money. They continue to pass laws that they do not and will not enforce. I have … 6

February 10, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 I was extremely disappointed with The Spokesman-Review’s Jan. 22 coverage of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and rally in Olympia. Your focus on, and picture of, the … 6

February 10, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 Within 30 seconds of the Sen. Dianne Feinstein 30-round magazine ban being passed into law, someone will post on the Internet a “How to make your own magazine at home … 7

February 10, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B9 After a tumultuous campaign and the re-election of President Barack Obama, there is a feeling of renewal and expectation. The inaugural prayer service on Jan. 22 at the Washington National … 2