February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Wednesday ordered the Justice Department to share with Congress a classified memo that explains the legal rationale that justifies the targeted killing of Americans … 5

February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 Washington – House Democrats will unveil 15 proposals for curbing gun violence that resemble President Barack Obama’s plan and will include a call for banning assault weapons, people familiar with … 1

February 7, 2013 in Health, Nation/World on Page A3 As baby boomers enter their golden years, the number of people afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to reach 13.8 million by 2050 – millions more than previously anticipated, according … 7

February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is cutting its aircraft carrier presence in the Persian Gulf region from two carriers to one, the Defense Department said Wednesday, in a move that represents …

February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 The world’s oldest-known wild bird – a 62-year-old albatross on Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean – is also a new mother. The bird, a Laysan albatross whom biologists have … 5

February 7, 2013 in City on Page A5 Allegiant Air couldn’t have picked a better time of year to kick off its new nonstop service from Spokane to Honolulu. People of the Inland Northwest are pretty much tired … 7

February 7, 2013 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee wouldn’t say Wednesday which way he’s leaning on the Spokane Tribe’s proposed casino on the West Plains. Inslee has the final ability to block the … 19

February 7, 2013 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago Gonzaga University’s 1913 basketball team wasn’t as offense-minded as the 2013 squad. Gonzaga lost a home game to the University of Washington by the …

February 7, 2013 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – The Idaho House’s tax committee has endorsed a sales tax exemption for nonprofit pregnancy resource centers that don’t perform abortions. The legislation is being sought by Stanton Healthcare, … 6

February 7, 2013 in City on Page A6 Spokane Valley police are searching for William J. Lawrence, 33, who is suspected of stabbing a man Saturday outside Hooters restaurant. The victim told police he followed an old friend …

February 7, 2013 in City on Page A6 Spokane County Marriage licenses

February 7, 2013 in City, Health on Page A6 OLYMPIA – A hearing on a bill that would require minors to notify their parents before terminating a pregnancy pitted those who argued it was an issue of parental rights … 15

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February 7, 2013 in Business on Page A7 WASHINGTON – U.S. and British regulators announced a $612 million settlement Wednesday with Royal Bank of Scotland, with the global bank acknowledging that it had manipulated key benchmark interest rates …

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February 7, 2013 in City on Page A7 Avista Corp. would raise electricity and natural gas rates this year in Idaho under a new agreement under consideration by utility regulators. The company utility has 123,000 electricity and 75,000 … 1

February 7, 2013 in Business on Page A7 Boeing said Wednesday it has permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly a 787 back to Everett from Texas, where it was being painted. The flight is planned for …