March 18, 2013 in Idaho An Idaho House committee has approved legislation that could open any non-freeway route in the state to extra-heavy trucks of up to 129,000 pounds, over the objections of the two … 1

March 18, 2013 in Idaho Gambling opponents launched a new attack on tribal casinos in Idaho on Monday on moral grounds, introducing legislation calling for a state-funded legal challenge, declaring tribal gaming machines unconstitutional and … 27

March 18, 2013 in City Cars at trailheads along the Centennial Trail are being targeted by thieves, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office says. 21

March 18, 2013 in Idaho The previous owners of Conkling Marina & Resort on Lake Coeur d’Alene reclaimed the property in a public auction today.

March 18, 2013 in City, Sports Gonzaga’s first stint on top of The Associated Press’ college basketball poll lasted through the final Top 25 of the season.

March 18, 2013 in City Spokane Police have confirmed two University of Southern California basketball players were involved in a series of fights that left four people hospitalized last week. 34

March 18, 2013 in City A gas explosion in a medical building boiler room sent one employee to the hospital and evacuated 50 people from the building near Deaconess Hospital this morning. 4

March 18, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A1 SEATTLE – Despite having support from Democrats, Republicans, civil liberties advocates and those concerned over government intrusion, a measure regulating the use and purchases of drones by state agencies and … 41

March 18, 2013 in City on Page A1 Transportation improvements on Spokane’s West Plains will be the subject of a community workshop Thursday evening. Planners want to hear about what kinds of projects are needed, including improvements for … 13

March 18, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A2 LONDON – A painting donated to Britain’s National Trust by the estate of a wealthy supporter has been identified as a Rembrandt self-portrait worth $30 million, the heritage body said … 1

March 18, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 SAINT-JEROME, Quebec – Two Quebec inmates climbed up a rope into a hovering helicopter to make a daring daylight escape from a jail northwest of Montreal, authorities said, but both …

March 18, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – The country does not face immediate debt crisis, House Speaker John Boehner said Sunday, but he argued that Congress and President Barack Obama must reform entitlements to avert … 9

March 18, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Seeking to fill yet another second-term Cabinet vacancy, President Barack Obama today will nominate Thomas Perez, an assistant attorney general, to be the next secretary of labor, the … 2

March 18, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – An undercover video that showed California cows struggling to stand as they were prodded to slaughter by forklifts led to the largest meat recall in U.S. history. … 11

March 18, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Reeling from back-to-back presidential losses and struggling to cope with the country’s changing racial and ethnic makeup, the Republican National Committee plans to spend $10 million this year … 76