February 21, 2012 in Sports The common thread defining University’s boys basketball season has been the variety of ways the Titans can beat you.

February 21, 2012 in Sports Almost instantly, Kayla Standish’s eyes welled up with tears.

February 21, 2012 Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a robbery at the Medicine Shoppe in Deer Park this evening. 3

February 21, 2012 in Sports Gonzaga and BYU are accustomed to hanging conference championship banners.

February 21, 2012 in Sports PULLMAN – One of the first entries following a YouTube search of Eric Morris is a highlight reel of the former Texas Tech receiver.

February 21, 2012 in News, City The man stabbed to death over the weekend was Casey W. Anderson, 23, according to court records. Police believe Anderson assaulted his ex-girlfriend and stole her cell phone before he … 1

February 21, 2012 Spokane police are investigating a body found below the Monroe Street Bridge. Someone called police today about 3:30 p.m. today to report a body on the rocks in the river …

February 21, 2012 in News A three car collision has blocked eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Liberty Lake. Traffic is being detoured at Barker and Appleway. The Appleway onramp to I-90 east is also …

February 21, 2012 in News A loud boom rang out in a north Spokane neighborhood this afternoon when police disarmed a bomb found in vehicle there. Police spokeswoman Officer Jennifer DeRuwe said a man who … 11

February 21, 2012 in Idaho An Idaho House committee voted today to introduce a new version of Rep. Phil Hart’s gold and silver currency bill, which declares that Idahoans may use gold and silver coins … 18

February 21, 2012 in Business Sterling Financial Corp. is laying off 6 percent of its employees this winter. 10

February 21, 2012 in News, City A prosecutor alleged Tuesday that a man charged with killing his ex-wife also contacted his children to help back up his alibi. Clay D. Starbuck, 47, pleaded not guilty Tuesday … 4

February 21, 2012 in Idaho The Idaho Senate has voted 29-6 in favor of banning texting while driving in the state, making it an infraction; the bill now moves to the House. 11

February 21, 2012 in News Repairing and upgrading the Lucky Friday Mine’s main shaft will cost about $30 million, Hecla Mining Co. said today. Company officials said they expect to start repairs within a few …

February 21, 2012 in Business The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 13,000 today for the first time since May 2008, when the Lehman Brothers investment bank was solvent, unemployment a healthy 5.4 percent and the … 27

February 21, 2012 in Idaho, Region Ken Anderson has a clear memory of the accident on the Washington State University campus, particularly the moment of impact.

February 21, 2012 in Region The Army has removed the head of Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington state over an investigation into whether soldiers had a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder reversed to reduce … 5

February 21, 2012 in Region SEATTLE — A storm moving through the Northwest has raised the chance of rivers flooding in Western Washington and avalanche danger in the Cascades. Strong gusty winds could cause damage …

February 21, 2012 in City SPOKANE — The Deer Park man charged with aggravated murder and sexually violating human remains in the death of his ex-wife is scheduled to be arraigned today in Spokane. 2

February 21, 2012 in Outdoors, City, Region on Page A1 SEATTLE – When the snow broke loose, a group of expert skiers who watched in horror as a large avalanche swept their friends down a steep slope in Washington state …