March 9, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 Republicans sought $850 billion in spending cuts, but through sequestration achieved only 10 percent of that goal. Now, they wish to blame their success on President Barack Obama. 55

March 9, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 I recently read in the Wall Street Journal where 2 million women in India lose their lives annually at the hands of their husbands. Two main reasons were given: The … 19

March 9, 2013 in Opinion on Page B5 Starting next January, more than 300,000 Washington women will gain access to health insurance coverage, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. For all of the great benefits the ACA has … 53

March 9, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 Once again, Chicken Little conservative Republicans are strutting their stuff. Unfortunately, they apparently haven’t either read the Constitution or graduated from high school civics classes. All revenue bills, including taxes … 10

March 9, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 When it comes to the state taking over management of our national forests, be careful what you wish for. I sympathize with the frustration stemming from the U.S. Forest Service …

March 9, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 Once again the U.S. government is spending our tax dollars to stick its nose where it doesn’t belong. This time the Department of Justice is joining the lawsuit against Lance … 3

March 9, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 Girl Scouts do not pay tax on the cookies they sell. We, the purchasers, pay the tax, just like the store doesn’t pay the tax on our groceries. Our legislators … 1

March 9, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page B5 I’m angry with myself, our government, and fellow citizens. I came upon a Spokesman-Review March 22, 1994, article, with the headline: “Parenting rated best way to prevent violence.” Other information … 9

March 9, 2013 in City on Page B6 OLYMPIA – The state House on Friday approved a measure that allows people who were wrongfully convicted to seek compensation from the state for the years they lost behind bars. … 1

March 9, 2013 in City on Page B6 North Idaho This week “Unbelievable” Auction Fundraiser– Today, doors open at 5 p.m. at the Coeur d’ Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Enjoy dinner, live and silent auction, raffles …

March 9, 2013 in City on Page B6 A man drove erratically the wrong way on the 6800 block of North Division Street early Friday morning as they watched, Spokane County sheriff’s deputies say. Deputies said a dark-colored …

March 9, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 LAS VEGAS – Bumped into those best of friends and Zags fans, Hysteria and Horse Sense, sitting at side-by-side slots at the Orleans Casino. Guess what they were talking about? …

March 9, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 Nets guard Deron Williams made an NBA-record nine 3-pointers in the first half, finished with 11 and scored a season-high 42 points to lead host Brooklyn to a 95-78 victory …

March 9, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 Damian Lillard Scored 35 points, had nine assists in Trail Blazers’ 136-106 rout of Spurs in San Antonio.

March 9, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 NBA Commissioner David Stern says the counteroffer to keep the Sacramento Kings from moving to Seattle needs to be increased before the league’s owners can consider it. Stern said Friday …

March 9, 2013 in Sports on Page C2 Signed Veteran receiver Brian Hartline agreed to a five-year deal for nearly $31 million to remain with the Miami Dolphins, his agent said Friday. The contract includes $12.5 million guaranteed, …