AM Headlines — 1.21.10

Former Olympic star Sasha Cohen skates during a practice at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Spokane Wednesday. Story below You can follow the latest news from the championships at the Spokane Arena at the Spokesman-Review site here and at Passport to Gold here . (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

• January temperatures trade snow shovels for golf clubs /Mike Prager, SR
• Blanchette: Here’s one to Fitz, among many possibilities /SR
• Former Olympic star Cohen in Spokane, ready /Dave Trimmer, Passport to Gold
• State Affairs votes 16-1 to end tax political checkoff /Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise
• Boys ranch ex-director testifies /Kevin Graman, SR
• Post Falls chamber closes in on building goal /Brian Walker, Press