Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Inflammation found in sturgeon

  February 6, 2011 in City on Page A5 Juvenile sturgeon that ingested slag from Teck Resources’ Trail, B.C., smelter had chronic inflammation in their guts, according to a federal study. Thirty-seven juvenile sturgeon were captured in the upper … 2

• Looking back

  February 6, 2011 in City on Page A5 The Trail, B.C., smelter 1896: Forerunner of Teck Resources’ current smelter opens to process copper and gold ore from the Rossland Mine in British Columbia.

• Study tracks reasons behind high rate of illness near Northport

  February 6, 2011 in Idaho on Page A1 Gail Leaden was 5 when she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. In high school, Leaden’s best friend in the small town of Northport, Wash., was diagnosed with the same illness. … 4

• Metals supplier recasts victory

  February 9, 2010 in Idaho on Page A1 If Lindsey Vonn wins a gold, silver or bronze during the Winter Olympics, the U.S. skier will be wearing metal recycled from old computers and cell phones around her neck. …

• In brief: Retail sales, profits exceed forecast

  February 5, 2010 in Business on Page A14 NEW YORK – Wealthier shoppers went on a buying binge in January and even middle-income Americans spent a little more, retailers said Thursday. Some chains reported their brightest monthly results …