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City vehicle hits pedestrian

March 3, 2015 A Spokane city vehicle hit a pedestrian Tuesday morning in the West Plains, sending the victim to the hospital.
Second defendant pleads guilty to murder in beating of WWII veteran

March 3, 2015 on Page A1 Demetruis Glenn, the second of two teenagers accused of beating World War II veteran Delbert “Shorty” Belton to death in 2013, pleaded guilty to murder Monday morning, just hours before … 2
Shawn Vestal: NAACP leader confronts hate with confidence

March 3, 2015 on Page A1 Spokane police are investigating a package of racist, threatening literature sent last week to the head of Spokane’s chapter of the NAACP. The incident has left Rachel Dolezal, the new … 37
Gas tax increase passes Washington Senate

March 3, 2015 on Page A1 OLYMPIA – A controversial package of higher taxes and fees which would raise gasoline taxes by 11.7 cents over three years passed the Senate Monday on a 27-22 vote. By … 54
More protesters arrested at Idaho Capitol

March 3, 2015 on Page A5 BOISE – Nearly two dozen people were arrested in the Idaho state Capitol on Monday after they refused to leave the House and Senate chambers and stood in silent protest … 4
Pot charges ‘overzealous,’ federal jury told during closing arguments

March 3, 2015 on Page A5 The fate of three people accused of growing and dealing marijuana out of their rural Stevens County home will soon be in the hands of a federal jury. Those 12 … 9
North Idaho school districts say collapse of network contract is actually benefit

March 3, 2015 on Page A5 Far from leaving them in the dark without service, the demise of Idaho’s multimillion-dollar statewide school broadband network has brought several North Idaho school districts better service at a lower … 8
Dour Clark: Citizen Hall of Fame nomination is honor, winning is long shot

March 3, 2015 on Page A5 When you reach a certain point in your career, it’s only natural to start obsessing about legacy. Well, legacy and that old debate about cremation vs. burial. 4
Jim Kershner’s this day in history

March 3, 2015 on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago The exceptionally tiny feet of Leo Atento, 24, resulted in his arrest for the murder of Dr. R.P. Sims, a Spokane druggist.
Hindu prayer should not be allowed in Senate, Idaho lawmaker says

March 3, 2015 on Page A6 BOISE – A North Idaho senator is objecting to allowing a Hindu prayer as the opening invocation for the Idaho Senate this morning and says he’ll walk out. “They have … 6
Washington records

March 3, 2015 on Page A6 Spokane County Marriage licenses
Shea says student-tracking bill poses terror risk to military families

March 3, 2015 on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Terrorists could use data from school report cards to track American soldiers and their families if a bill that passed the House on Monday becomes law, a Spokane … 1
In brief: Ohio murder suspect taken into custody

March 3, 2015 on Page A10 A standoff at a north Spokane home ended with the arrest of a man wanted for murder in Ohio. Spokane police assisted U.S. Marshals in taking 29-year-old Kevin Harrington into …
Drive-by shooting suspect appears in court

March 2, 2015 Ricky Tanner, the chief suspect in a gang-related drive-by shooting, appeared in court for the first time Monday following his arrest in Montana. 3
December-March 9th warmest in Spokane

March 2, 2015 The months of December, January and February were the ninth warmest on record in Spokane, the National Weather Service said today. 27
Mumford & Sons hitting Walla Walla in August

March 2, 2015 A weekend-long music festival featuring Mumford & Sons, Foo Fighters and many others will make a stop in Walla Walla in August. 3
Second teen linked to WWII vet’s murder takes plea deal

March 2, 2015 The second of two teenagers linked to the 2013 beating death of World War II veteran Delbert “Shorty” Belton pleaded guilty this morning to murder. 43
AAA: Average price of gasoline in Washington $2.72

March 2, 2015 BELLEVUE, Wash. — The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gas in Washington has risen 28 cents in one week to $2.72. 38
New state rule on apple maggot puts Spokane yard waste recycling at risk

March 2, 2015 on Page A1 An emergency rule issued last month by the Washington state Agriculture Department to protect the state’s $2 billion apple industry has threatened to derail Spokane’s curbside yard waste recycling program … 72
Traffic lights on Division Street now have vehicle detection ability

March 2, 2015 on Page A1 Drivers who get up really early or stay up extra late will know that Division Street traffic lights go to flashers during the wee hours. Division traffic gets the flashing … 26
Then and Now: Red Cross ‘sacrifice shop’

March 2, 2015 on Page A5 Clara Barton, the nurse called the “Angel of the Battlefield” during the Civil War, founded the American Red Cross in 1881. She was known to charge onto the battlefield, even … 1
Spokane Symphony review: Schubert’s ‘Unfinished’ wows audience into silence

March 2, 2015 on Page A6 Music director Eckart Preu chose to open Saturday’s concert by the Spokane Symphony at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox with a performance of Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 …
Fewer lanes mean more safety, officials say

March 1, 2015 on Page A1 Jim Hanley, co-owner of The Tin Roof, admits he was skeptical about the idea of reducing East Sprague Avenue in front of his business from four lanes to two with … 137
Sex abuse suspect with Spokane ties arrested in Brazil

March 1, 2015 on Page A1 RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian authorities said Saturday they arrested a self-professed minister with ties to Spokane who is accused of molesting two girls in a “Maidens Group” at his … 3
Notice of power shutoffs no longer a job for utility staff in Idaho

March 1, 2015 on Page B1 Idaho residents who are about to get their power shut off for delinquent payments no longer have to be notified by a utility employee knocking on their door. The state’s … 17
Doug Clark: Crooner rocks the house at 101st birthday party

March 1, 2015 on Page B1 It’s Friday morning at Coeur d’Alene’s McGrane Center and show time for a remarkable woman named Betty Hollingsworth. Small and thin, snow-white hair arranged into tight pin curls, Hollingsworth rises … 2
Spokane school rescheduling options proposed

March 1, 2015 on Page B1 Spokane Public Schools officials now know how school schedules will need to change to accommodate adding 30 minutes to the school day for elementary students. There are two options under … 3
That’s NEWS to you

March 1, 2015 on Page B1 If you followed the news last week, you could be a winner in our weekly quiz. Warm up with the newspaper version, and then go to www.spokesman.com/newsquiz, where top entries …
Jim Kershner’s this day in history

March 1, 2015 on Page B1 From our archives, 100 years ago The drama critic of The Spokesman-Review was not pleased, not pleased at all, by “The House of Bondage,” presented by the Baker Players at …
Proposal to boost Idaho teacher pay revealed to lawmakers

March 1, 2015 on Page B2 BOISE – One of the Idaho Legislature’s most anticipated proposals to boost teacher pay has been revealed just a little more than a week before lawmakers begin setting the state’s … 5