February 2, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 When it comes to public policy in our city and state, there is not a more credible or independent organization than Washington Policy Center (WPC). Its nonpartisan information educates citizens … 24

February 2, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 It has been my fortune to live in Spokane for some 55 years, where I have loved and appreciated our libraries. Our three children used the libraries constantly from the … 6

February 2, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 Let’s look at what would have happened if I had had the option to invest 6.2 percent of my gross income in the stock or bond market instead of Social … 9

February 2, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 Do you live in the city of Spokane? On the ballot you should have already received, I encourage a yes vote on Proposition 2, a taxpayer protection proposal. If passed, … 21

February 2, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 Again in the Jan. 21 letters to the editor I read impassioned defenses for a broad interpretation of Second Amendment rights. To be clear, I do not own a gun. … 9

February 2, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 I was troubled by the recent alteration to the transfer policy for Spokane public schools. Under the new regulations, transfer requests will receive only provisional approval by June 15 in … 5

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 PULLMAN – It’s a shared experience for most everyone who’s played in a rec-league game, or a pickup game, or in their driveway, or in their bedroom with one of … 1

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 On leave NBA players’ association executive director Billy Hunter is being placed on an indefinite leave of absence following a report that was critical of his leadership and decision-making. The …

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 The setting seems familiar to third-ranked Indiana. The nation’s No. 1 men’s basketball team is coming to town for a pivotal game that could dictate the top of next week’s …

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 Phil Mickelson birdied the ninth hole a day too late and missed a chance to break the PGA Tour’s 36-hole scoring record when he finished with a double bogey after …

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 Teemu Selanne Assisted on all three goals as Anaheim Ducks beat Minnesota Wild 3-1 to improve to 4-1-1.

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C3 Lou Piniella was back in town this week. Seattle couldn’t get enough of him. From the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to the Metropolitan Grill to a Safeco Field fundraiser …

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C3 NFL commissioner Roger Goodell touched on a wide range of topics Friday during the annual “State of the NFL.” Among the highlights: Player safety

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C4 Brandon Gfeller made four 3-pointers and finished with 32 points and Colfax beat Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 60-55 in overtime in a back-and-forth District 7 2B boys basketball tournament game Friday night at …

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C4 Molly McIntyre made all seven of her free throws and finished with 18 points as the Freeman Scotties secured the Northeast A girls basketball title with a 56-44 win over …

February 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C4 The top seeds in the 5A Region I girls basketball tournament played like top seeds in opening-round play Friday. The No. 1-ranked Post Falls Trojans overcame a slow start to …