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Daily Briefing

A taxing situation

Property assessments are out in Spokane County, and the assessor's office is taking some heat. Meanwhile, a long-awaited committee to reform Idaho's property tax system convened in Boise today.

Here's what else is coming up for Page One tomorrow:

We'll hear from two former counselors at Morning Star who say the urged an end to physical abuse in the 1970s.

The downtown STA Plaza, which cost $20 million to build, is worth only a fraction of that on the open market, according to an appraisal released today.

A 76-year-old man who grew up poor in the Spokane area and became a multi-millionaire has been found murdered in Costa Rica.

A ruling by the Canadian Parliament could block cross-border prescription drug sales for good; also, action in the House could end the threat that many Amtrak routes - including the route serving Spokane and Sandpoint - could be eliminated.



Each weekday morning and afternoon, the newsroom staff meets to discuss the coverage plan. This blog covers editors' discussions, upcoming coverage and miscellaneous newsroom news.