May 24, 2013 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – Idaho has sold more than $500,000 of new, lower-priced state parks passports in the first six months of the program, giving parks officials hope that the program will …

May 24, 2013 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago Georgia McCarthy, 22, the “Girl Box Car Queen,” went on an angry rampage after being arrested, kicking the shins of Spokane policemen and even …

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May 24, 2013 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Washington State University’s Palouse Ridge Golf Course needs lots of water to stay green in the dry summers – more water than some people think the university has … 1

May 24, 2013 in City on Page A6 SEATTLE – College students in Washington state say they need Congress to give them affordable student loans at a rate they can depend on, instead of a yearly debate on … 4

May 24, 2013 in City on Page A6 A major intersection in downtown Coeur d’Alene will be closed to traffic for about three weeks beginning Monday night for a stormwater construction project. The work is related to the …

May 24, 2013 in City on Page A7 LEWISTON – A North Idaho prosecutor said he doesn’t plan to refile charges against a Nez Perce tribal police officer involved in a 2011 car chase that ended when the … 6

May 24, 2013 in Business on Page A8 NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson is developing what could eventually be game-changing treatments for depression and pain, and it’s aiming to apply for approval of more than 10 … 2

May 24, 2013 in Business on Page A8 NEW YORK – Some of the country’s largest retailers, including Target Corp. and Macy’s Inc., on Thursday filed a lawsuit against MasterCard and Visa, rejecting a settlement reached last year …

May 24, 2013 in Business on Page A8 NEW YORK – McDonald’s once again faced criticism that it’s a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday – including some sharp remarks …

May 24, 2013 in Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance. The vote was one small victory this week …

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May 24, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 The rescue of aid worker Jessica Buchanan by members of SEAL Team Six is an amazing story of tenacity, courage and resolve. From nowhere, members of the elite SEAL team … 11

May 24, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 The ideal politician comes to office to be servant. Remaining steadfast is a rarity. Some seem to have arrived with such monumental egos that being servant becomes second to other … 47

May 24, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 In between the perennial Spokane stories of police misconduct and potholes, there is occasionally an issue that sharply illustrates the fact that our town is run by real estate developers … 40

May 24, 2013 in Opinion on Page A11 In a remarkable but little-noticed oversight hearing last week, the Senate Armed Services Committee looked at “The Law of Armed Conflict, the Use of Military Force and the 2001 Authorization … 6

May 24, 2013 in Letters, Opinion on Page A11 I was appalled at the number of adults who did not have the sense to stand when the color guard passed at the Junior Lilac Parade. They did not set … 16