Page A11 WASHINGTON – There are various reasons you might not care about the Obama administration’s spying on journalist James Rosen and labeling him an “aider and abettor and/or co-conspirator” in an … 14

Page A11 Fairchild Air Force Base is a tremendous asset to the armed forces of the United States. The U.S. Air Force decision to base the KC-46A tanker program at McConnell Air … 2

Page A11 I find The Spokesman-Review’s coverage (May 14) of the six candidates who filed Monday for Spokane City Council puzzling. The two women who filed, Candace Mumm and incumbent Amber Waldref, … 14

Page A11 Today, we have a society geared toward more freebies and a government more than willing to give it to us – at a price. And the price is a larger, … 39

Page A11 Kudos to World Relief for welcoming refugees and to The Spokesman-Review for telling its story. It is important to understand the struggles that such newcomers have when they arrive in … 5

Page A13 Tuesday’s editorial on the proposed visa for immigrant entrepreneurs misnamed the U.S. Senate bill. It is Startup Act 3.0

Page A13 The Biomedical and Health Sciences Building, the centerpiece of the Spokane medical school, will be ready for occupancy in the fall. The $60 million facility was designed to accommodate first- … 6

Page A13 BARCELONA, Spain – It hardly qualifies as breaking news that Europe is in the middle of a deep and protracted economic contraction. When a story, no matter how shocking, goes … 1

Page A13 Food for thought about the new Indian casino in Airway Heights: The city should barter an equivalent-sized piece of property that the tribe wants to build upon for a similar-size … 15

Page A13 I am writing this in response to Shawn Vestal’s May 11 column on gun control legislation. He is dismayed that legislation has been blocked in part because of the National … 37

Page A13 Once again, the politicos have stomped on the will of the people. Didn’t we, in fact, vote for $30 vehicle license tabs? 23

Page A13 I must comment on the recent protest by pro-lifers. 137

Page A11 Count me as irritable on the subject, but President Obama’s imperious habit of suggesting that American diplomats work for him is offensive to democratic sensibilities. In the second presidential debate … 25

Page A11 A “Pivot to Canada” billboard greets motorists near Silicon Valley in California, as the Canadian government tries to take advantage of congressional gridlock by luring talented immigrants with start-up visas. … 6

Page A11 Unless the Bureau of Indian Affairs can alter the existing prevailing wind, the approach for the contemplated new heavy aircraft will take it directly over the proposed casino real estate. … 53

Page A11 I am writing this letter in support of the proposed sports complex at Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene. As the head women’s basketball coach at North Idaho College, I can’t emphasize … 8

Page A11 On May 6, a man was shot in West Central. The police response was swift and substantial; streets were barricaded by police cruisers, and officers warned neighborhood residents to stay … 3

Page A7 At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. 73

Page A7 Rogers High School students, teachers, counselors, staff, parents and everyone else involved in your successes: You all rock! You deserve a standing ovation. 14

Page A7 May I give Wallace Foster (May 4 letter) and other studded tire users some lessons on democracy and studded tires, because the Legislature gave them a kiss on the wrist … 60

Page A7 The Spokane Tribe wants a casino in Airway Heights, and those opposed to it are firing fallacies like there will be no tomorrow. Encroachment, jobs, fiery crashes, political intrigue and … 26

Page B8 In a bold move, the Spokane Public Schools board voted Wednesday to offer full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools this fall. It’s bold because the state won’t fully fund kindergarten … 3

Page B8 In the wake of the schoolhouse massacre in Newtown, Conn., Idaho’s lawmakers rallied to ensure that the state’s gun owners remained safe from government intruders. They passed four minor bills, … 12

Page B9 Spokane Alliance has been working for the common good for more than a decade. We are a nonpartisan, multi-issue organization comprised of churches, education associations, students, nonprofits and unions. We … 5

Page B9 On May 5, I participated in Bloomsday with three of my good friends. We had a great time walking, talking and enjoying the beauty of Spokane until we ran into … 76

Page B9 Recent stories in The Spokesman-Review have stressed the danger of building a 14-story hotel and casino tower 1.4 miles from Fairchild Air Force Base. Last month, I flew into Las … 37

Page B9 Reading all the “experts’ ” opinion on the safety of a casino in Airway Heights, keep in mind the Base Realignment and Closure Commission makes the final decision. They don’t … 10

Page B9 I agree with Rebecca Nappi when she talks (May 13) about aging men in groups remaining healthy, happy and living longer. My group meets most weekdays for coffee. I joined … 1

Page B9 I read with interest the recent articles about businesses filing for bankruptcy for failing to allow both genders the same privileges. I have not seen any mention of the greatest … 87

Page B9 On May 12, people all around Spokane celebrated Mother’s Day. I delivered a Mother’s Day card to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. She’s not my mom, but speaking from one mom … 11