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February 28, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A9 In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama decried violent crime and then listed mass shootings that occurred in government-imposed “gun free” victim disarmament zones. Los Angeles, Chicago … 71

February 28, 2013 in Opinion on Page A9 Chuck Hagel’s confirmation as secretary of defense ended as it began – with a smear. “Senator Hagel has accused Israel of quote ‘playing games’ and committing, quote, ‘sickening slaughter,’ ” … 7

February 28, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A9 In response to Doug Clark, I absolutely agree I have a double identity: I’m a Spokane city councilman and a political activist. I love being both, and believe it’s OK … 87

February 28, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A9 The opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline are engaging in an undeclared war with our neighbors in Canada. They are trying their best to kill the development of the Canadian … 39

February 28, 2013 in Opinion on Page A9 If a police chief or sheriff fires a law enforcement officer for committing a crime or lying in official reports or to supervisors, how is the public harmed? Unfortunately, the … 6

February 28, 2013 in Outdoors, Sports on Page B1 The early hint of spring weathering into the region this week is a game-changer for outdoorsmen, but merely a confirmation of what’s already under way for wildlife. Skiers coming off …

February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 PROVO, Utah – There are no guarantees in men’s college basketball this season, as demonstrated by an upset-filled last month. That applies to No. 2 Gonzaga, which has adeptly sidestepped …

February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Stephen Curry Scored 54 points, including 11 3-pointers, in Golden State’s 109-105 loss at New York.

February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 A person familiar with the situation says the NCAA’s allegations against Miami include at least $170,000 in impermissible benefits that former booster Nevin Shapiro provided to Hurricanes athletes, recruits and …

February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Quarterback Alex Smith is headed to Kansas City, the first major acquisition by the Chiefs since Andy Reid took over as coach. A person with knowledge of the trade told …

February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B2 Dismissed Four Alabama football players arrested after two robberies on campus have been dismissed from the team. Alabama coach Nick Saban said Wednesday that linebackers D.J. Pettway and Tyler Hayes, …

February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 The ceremonial highlights will include honoring seniors Taelor Karr and Meghan Winters and cutting down the nets to celebrate a ninth consecutive West Coast Conference title. But Gonzaga (24-5, 14-1 …

February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 John Johnson, Washington State’s senior associate athletic director, is a finalist for the AD job at the University of Nevada. Johnson, formerly the athletic director at Weber State, is one …

February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B4 A showdown looms in the State 4A girls basketball tournament. If Mead and Mount Rainier, which have been the top-ranked teams all season, win their openers today, they would face …

February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B4 Looking down the list of boys State 2B champions you notice one thing in common over the past nine years: Seven of the winners are schools that currently compete in …