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• ID laws may block lawful voters

  July 9, 2012 on Page A1 When Edward and Mary Weidenbener went to vote in Indiana’s primary in May, they didn’t realize that state law required them to bring government photo IDs such as a driver’s … 81

• Priest Lake leaseholders could lose longtime homes

  July 9, 2012 on Page A1 When Jim and Myrna Brown invested in their Priest Lake cabin 20 years ago, they hoped summers on North Idaho’s “crown jewel” would become a family legacy. Like so many … 68

• Getting There: Fancher Beacon tower taken down

  July 9, 2012 on Page A1 The historic Fancher Beacon tower that once held a powerful rotating light for early aviation is now gone from atop Beacon Hill in east Spokane. Named after Maj. John T. … 1

• Gates Foundation targets birth control

  July 9, 2012 on Page A1 SEATTLE – When Bill and Melinda Gates were casting around for a cause in the 1990s, the topic that first snagged their interest was birth control. Expanding the use of … 12

• Oscar-winner Borgnine, 95, dies

  July 9, 2012 on Page A2 LOS ANGELES – He was a tubby tough guy with a pug of a mug, as unlikely a big-screen star or a romantic lead as could be imagined. Yet Ernest … 1

• Annan brings U.N. plan to Syria

  July 9, 2012 on Page A3 THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Special United Nations envoy Kofi Annan flew to the Syrian capital Sunday to demand an end to the violence and to present an internationally backed plan …

• Libya vote hints at blow to Islamists

  July 9, 2012 on Page A3 TRIPOLI, Libya – Libya’s first nationwide elections in nearly five decades brought hints Sunday of an Arab Spring precedent: Western-leaning parties making strides over Islamist rivals hoping to follow the …

• Morsi reconvenes Egypt’s parliament

  July 9, 2012 on Page A3 CAIRO – Egypt’s president fired the first volley Sunday in his battle with the nation’s powerful generals, calling on the Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene despite a military-backed court ruling that …

• Bombings in Afghanistan kill dozens

  July 9, 2012 on Page A3 KABUL, Afghanistan – In what was an extraordinarily violent day even by Afghan standards, separate incidents on Sunday killed seven Western troops, including six Americans who died in a single … 1

• Thousands could be Internet-less today

  July 9, 2012 on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Internet providers have plans to help their customers today and others are braced for calls to help lines because thousands around the country whose computers were infected with …

• ‘Cosby Show’ alum returning to TV

  July 9, 2012 on Page A4 Actress Tempestt Bledsoe said she’s thrilled to be returning to network television on a show that portrays “a positive black family” similar to the long-running hit sitcom she was a …

• In brief: Greek government backed by vote

  July 9, 2012 on Page A4 ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s new three-party coalition government won a vote of confidence in parliament early today, ending a period of uncertainty that led to two elections in less than …

• Then and Now photos: Paulsen Building

  July 9, 2012 on Page A5 Cliff Drive was a popular spot for photographers to document the growth of early Spokane. Prominent in the center of the 1908 picture is the August Paulsen Building, the tallest … 2

• In brief: Two teens killed dirt-biking

  July 9, 2012 on Page A6 HELENA – Authorities say two western Montana teenagers were killed in a dirt-biking accident on U.S. Highway 12 east of Elliston. A third teenager, 14-year-old Whitney Laine, remained in stable …

• Site of city’s last brothel bought

  July 9, 2012 on Page A6 BUTTE – Two Butte men have purchased the building that housed the last brothel to operate in this mining town’s former red-light district with plans to renovate the crumbling property. …

• Photo: Union Pacific celebration

  July 9, 2012 on Page A6 On the right side of the tracks: Jack Cornell, 5, left, and Reid Eichberg, 5, both of Boise, watch in fascination as a scale model train moves along a table …

• Wolf-trapping plan draws huge response

  July 9, 2012 on Page A6 HELENA – The public response to the plans for this year’s wolf hunt in Montana has been staggering: A whopping 6,500 comments have been received on the proposal set for … 8

• Farewell, Sheriff Andy

  July 9, 2012 on Page A7 MAYBERRY, N.C. – Former Sheriff Andy Taylor died here last week. Mayberry is in mourning. Sheriff Taylor was one of the last links to another, simpler time. Before there was … 8

• Term limits are appealing

  July 9, 2012 on Page A7 I agree with Judy A. Layton’s June 23 letter on term limits. Just think: no more career politicians, no more constant campaigning and they might even accomplish what they are … 20

• Israel column disappoints

  July 9, 2012 on Page A7 Your June 30 Guest Opinion column, “Israeli policies costly to us,” seemed odd. When it comes to human behavior, there is plenty of blame to go around, but to present … 2

• Sen. Collins of Maine nearing 5,000-vote streak

  July 9, 2012 on Page A8 PORTLAND, Maine – Sen. Susan Collins has gone to great lengths to preserve her unbroken voting streak in Washington. On one occasion, it meant deplaning from a commercial flight to …

• Roger Federer wins seventh Wimbledon singles title

  July 9, 2012 on Page B1 WIMBLEDON, England – A Grand Slam title drought did indeed end in Sunday’s historic and riveting Wimbledon final, only it was Roger Federer’s lengthy-for-him gap between trophies that came to …

• Triplett wins Champions Tour’s First Tee Open

  July 9, 2012 on Page B1 PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Kirk Triplett won the First Tee Open on Sunday at Pebble Beach for his first Champions Tour title, making an early eagle and closing with a …

• Felix sharp, but M’s falter in 13

  July 9, 2012 on Page B1 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Seattle Mariners once again failed to capitalize on a strong start by ace Felix Hernandez. Hernandez held Oakland in check into the eighth inning before the …

• Frame wins Lilac City Invitational golf tournament

  July 9, 2012 on Page B1 It’s not often a golfer can overcome a triple bogey on the back nine in the final round and still hoist a championship trophy a couple of hours later. Amateur …

• Orlando Magic deal Ryan Anderson for Hornets’ Gustavo Ayon

  July 9, 2012 on Page B2 NBA: Orlando has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal, sending restricted free agent forward Ryan Anderson to New Orleans for forward Gustavo Ayon, a person familiar with the agreement said. Anderson …

• Hunter-Reay adds to IRL winning streak at Toronto

  July 9, 2012 on Page B2 Coming off two wins on oval courses, Ryan Hunter-Reay showed he can dominate a street course when he cruised to the Honda Indy Toronto title on Sunday. Hunter-Reay led the …

• Scoreboard

  July 9, 2012 on Page B2 Baseball American League

• Tri-City rallies past Indians for NWL victory

  July 9, 2012 on Page B2 PASCO – Cody Kendall’s wild pitch in the eighth inning allowed Rosell Herrera to score from third base as the Tri-City Dust Devils rallied for a 5-4 Northwest League victory …

• Today’s Best

  July 9, 2012 on Page B2 Neil Walker Went 5 for 5 with a home run, drove in two runs to help the red-hot Pirates rout the Giants 13-2.

• Na Yeon Choi holds on to win U.S. Women’s Open

  July 9, 2012 on Page B2 Na Yeon Choi was cruising to victory in the U.S. Women’s Open when her trademark consistency suddenly deserted her. After yanking her tee shot into the woods on the 10th …

• Bird’s 31 points pace Storm past Mercury

  July 9, 2012 on Page B2 Sue Bird (pictured) scored 31 points and the Seattle Storm earned an 83-68 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday in Seattle. Camille Little added 18 and Ewelina Kobryn scored …

• Poland takes gold

  July 9, 2012 on Page B2 Poland beat the United States 25-17, 26-24, 25-20 on Sunday to win its first gold medal in the World League volleyball finals. No. 4-ranked Poland grabbed the title in its …

• Reporter’s question angers Tour de France leader Bradley Wiggins

  July 9, 2012 on Page B3 PORRENTRUY, Switzerland – Bradley Wiggins kept the yellow jersey at the Tour de France. Keeping his cool was another matter. The former Olympic champion, with ambitions to be Britain’s first …

• Murray can’t end British drought at Wimbledon

  July 9, 2012 on Page B3 WIMBLEDON, England — Hope turned to disappointment one more time for Andy Murray and British tennis. Murray stood closer to the Wimbledon title Sunday than any British man had in …

• U.S. men’s hoops team replacing important pieces

  July 9, 2012 on Page B3 LAS VEGAS – They lost Dwyane Wade but gained Kevin Durant. Dwight Howard’s size has given way to Russell Westbrook’s speed. The Americans know their men’s Olympic basketball team will …

• ‘Carnage’ mars first week of Tour de France

  July 9, 2012 on Page B3 PORRENTRUY, Switzerland – It has always been a dangerous proposition to send nearly 200 aggressive cyclists hurtling down a road at high speed, their featherweight bicycles inches apart. Do it …

• On the air

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• Today’s menu

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• M’s prospects showcased at Futures game in Kansas City

  July 9, 2012 on Page B5 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Danny Hultzen and Taijuan Walker have only been apart for a couple of weeks, two-thirds of the Mariners’ vaunted “Big Three” torn asunder by Hultzen’s promotion …

• Soul beat Shock to avenge earlier loss

  July 9, 2012 on Page B6 PHILADELPHIA – As if the odds weren’t stacked enough for the Shock against the 13-3 Philadelphia Soul, there’s this. The last time they’d met Spokane pulled off an 18-point shocker …

• Shine shut out Rain in WPSL

  July 9, 2012 on Page B6 Darci Smith scored the only goal of the match in the 17th minute as the Spokane Shine beat the Portland Rain 1-0 on Sunday in Portland. The win kept Spokane’s …

• Your week

  July 9, 2012 on Page C1 Your food Comfort food fanatics are welcoming the new Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese in Coeur d’Alene. Fans of Old European restaurant fare are celebrating the return of aebelskivers and potato …

• The Slice: Did you survive the heat on Sunday, pray tell?

  July 9, 2012 on Page C1 Which Inland Northwest church was hottest Sunday? Let’s move on.

• Seed genebanks keep range of crop varieties in vault

  July 9, 2012 on Page C1 I work just a couple of blocks from a special kind of bank. It doesn’t accept money for deposit, it won’t finance a new car, and it wasn’t part of …

• Miss Manners: Minister’s wife wants to stay in touch

  July 9, 2012 on Page C2 DEAR MISS MANNERS: About four years ago, my husband had to resign from his ministry position because of inappropriate behavior in a past parish that became a legal matter. After …

• Horoscope

  July 9, 2012 on Page C2 For 07-09-2012

• Annie’s Mailbox: Don’t keep them from grandkids

  July 9, 2012 on Page C2 Dear Annie: Let me say that I am grateful my parents are alive and well enough to enjoy their grandchildren. However, they expect to be included in everything involving their …

• Obituary: Bennett, Robert Harold

  July 9, 2012 on Page O1 Apr. 26, 1930 - Jun. 16, 2012

• Obituary: Zemke, Paul Edward

  July 9, 2012 on Page O1 Published Jul. 9, 2012