Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Government survey: 2 in 10 drivers are texting

  December 8, 2011 in Nation/World Nearly 2 out of every 10 drivers and half of drivers ages 21 to 24 say they are texting behind the wheel, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration … 3

• Many drivers talked way to tickets in first year of cellphone ban

  June 19, 2011 in City on Page B1 A few try to hide it with their hands. Others may drop it in their lap to avoid detection. But some drivers don’t even bother – their cellphones stay clearly … 18

• Editorial: Texting bill misses root of problem: cell phones

  March 2, 2011 in Opinion on Page A11 Last year, the Idaho Legislature was on the verge of passing a broadly supported bill that would ban texting while driving, but infighting and parliamentary maneuvering distracted them from reaching … 3

• More girls risky drivers

  February 22, 2010 in Features on Page C5 CHICAGO – Molly Sutton finds it challenging to ignore a text message when she’s driving. The 18-year-old high school senior said it’s hard to wait until the next stoplight. “I …

• mixed messages

  September 19, 2009 in Business on Page A8 Fiddling with your iPhone behind the wheel can get you fined across much of the nation. But many states are more than happy to tweet you with up-to-the-minute directions on …

• Stefanie Pettit: Beauty is in the eye of the I-90 motorist

  August 27, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W1 I’ve been driving back and forth across the state a lot recently, and I realize I’ve really had a change of heart about the view along Interstate 90. It would …

• Report ranks Spokane drivers No. 1 in state

  July 9, 2009 in City on Page A1 Complicated weather, uncomplicated intersections and wider, more open thoroughfares all help make Spokane’s drivers the best in Washington. Allstate Insurance’s fifth “America’s Best Drivers Report,” released Wednesday, concludes that the … 3

• Cars, phoning can be deadly mix

  January 29, 2009 in Idaho Voices on Page PF1 Radios used to be the only diversion for folks taking a drive. They would ease back in their big, comfortable seat and listen to the latest crooner; their attention on …

• Out & About

  January 11, 2009 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTLIVE

• Our View: Phone use when driving should be primary offense

  January 8, 2009 in Opinion on Page A11 Two things have become clear since Washington state lawmakers passed a law banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. 3

• Traffic moving right along

  December 26, 2008 Traffic lighter than normal on clear but very slick roads

• What visitors think of our food

  May 28, 2007 in Business on Page A10 Summer beckons and the idea of driving off and testing road food has a certain appeal, even if gas prices are topping $3 a gallon. Roadfood.com is a bit too …

• Four Spokane City Drivers Test Positive For Drug Use Federally Required Tests Can Lead To Treatment, Dismissal

  February 16, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 Nearly one of 10 commercial drivers for the city of Spokane tested positive for drugs since random testing began three weeks ago. So far, 45 employees were tested and four …