February 27, 2013 in City Police are looking for a Spokane County Water District truck stolen from its lot on Valentine’s Day. 10

February 27, 2013 in City A Spokane Valley woman has been charged with forcing a 91-year-old neighbor to give her power of attorney and then stealing $10,000 from the elderly woman’s bank account. 23

February 27, 2013 in City SEATTLE — A coalition of educators and community groups on Wednesday filed a legal challenge with the state attorney general, questioning the constitutionality of Washington’s new charter schools law. 20

February 27, 2013 in Business, Idaho When it comes to paying workers as little as possible, Idaho ranks first in the nation. 99

February 27, 2013 in City, Idaho U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador blasted President Barack Obama on Wednesday for lack of leadership in the sequestration spat, while hinting his willingness to accept some Democratic positions in potential immigration … 15

February 27, 2013 in Idaho An Idaho House committee was bowled over today by one of the most persuasive pitches for a bill so far this legislative session – and it came from a 12-year-old. 8

February 27, 2013 in Idaho SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint teen has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault after police say he shot an Airsoft pellet gun at a Sandpoint city worker. 40

February 27, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A1 50: States that take cheek swabs from convicted criminals to check against federal and state databanks. 28: States that take samples before guilt or innocence has been proven.

February 27, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Internet users who illegally share music, movies or TV shows online may soon get warning notices from their service providers that they are violating copyright law. Ignore the … 19

February 27, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Tuesday struggled with what one of the justices called its most important criminal procedure case in decades, whether to let police take DNA without … 30

February 27, 2013 in City on Page A1 U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers seems “misinformed” in her recent request to delay a government recommendation on the proposed Spokane tribal casino on the West Plains, the tribal chairman told … 27

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February 27, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A2 MEXICO CITY – Elba Esther Gordillo, one of the most powerful women in Mexico and head of the country’s huge and controversial teachers union, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of … 3

February 27, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 LAS VEGAS – Nevada state Sen. Don Gustavson knows how long and boring some of those drives across the Silver State can be. So he wants to speed things up … 4

February 27, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – A Senate committee voted to confirm Jacob Lew as treasury secretary despite Republican concerns about his support for higher taxes to reduce the nation’s debt as well as …