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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Milestones

Ten years ago: The Supreme Court, 6-3, upheld police checkpoints that examine drivers for signs of intoxication.

Five years ago: Stephen Yokich was elected president of the United Auto Workers at the union’s triennial convention in Anaheim, Calif.

One year ago: About 15,000 NATO peacekeepers spread out across Kosovo, including a convoy of about 1,200 U.S. Marines. The Supreme Court opened the door to full broadcast advertising of casino gambling, ruling a federal ban aimed at protecting compulsive gamblers violated free-speech rights.