February 20, 2013 in Sports The concept of a new multiuse sports complex is getting a positive reception from Spokane businesses and sports groups.

February 20, 2013 in Business, City, Outdoors The new owner of the former Wholesale Sports outdoor and sporting equipment outlets in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene will close the two stores in mid-March. 2

February 20, 2013 in City Spokane city officials could announce as early as this morning the decision to reinstate the business license of the Knitting Factory after Police Chief Frank Straub closed the downtown concert … 12

February 20, 2013 One car racing with another hit a third vehicle at the corner of Washington and York, landing both wrecked vehicles in the front yard of a nearby home. 5

February 20, 2013 in Region SEATTLE — The “Barefoot Bandit,” who led police on a two-year, cross-country crime spree in stolen boats, cars and planes, is facing new charges in Washington state. 8

February 20, 2013 in Idaho Two resolutions calling for Idaho to never legalize marijuana for any purpose, and for the U.S. Justice Department to crack down in states that do, cleared an Idaho Senate committee … 27

February 20, 2013 in Business, City Warm weather, a sluggish economy and poor results at a subsidiary all contributed to Avista Corp. announcing a 22 percent decline in 2012 earnings. 37

February 20, 2013 in City on Page A1 Hecla Mining officials on Tuesday announced the company has resumed silver production at the Lucky Friday mine, which closed more than a year ago after two miners were killed and … 1

February 20, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Like locusts ravaging fertile crops, gasoline prices are soaring again and eating away at the purchasing power of ordinary Americans. And again, financial speculators appear to be a … 78

February 20, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – An Education Department commission is recommending pre-kindergarten programs for every poor student within 10 years, adding a time frame to President Barack Obama’s similar call to help the … 3

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February 20, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Tuesday pressured Republicans to prevent “meat cleaver” spending cuts from slashing crucial federal services, effectively starting the clock on the final scramble to stave … 16

February 20, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 JACKSON, Ga. – The execution of a Georgia man who killed a fellow prisoner in 1990 was halted Tuesday at the last minute so courts could consider claims that he’s … 3