Wash. Senate narrowly approves state budget plan

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Moving their difficult budget-balancing work forward by one anxious step, the state Senate narrowly approved a spending plan Saturday that counts on roughly $920 million in still-undetermined tax increases.

Idaho House approves new medical abortion regulations

Gov. Brad Little hands out meals, buys lunch, coffee, and visits downtown shop

Gov. Brad Little hands out meals, buys lunch, coffee, and visits downtown shop

Fast food

Food for Thought

"Bill, you're not really going to eat that are you?" Carter yells as I begin to check-out at Costco. I scan my rotisserie chicken in the self-help aisle and smile as Carter approaches, "You bet I am!"

SCORE: Winning the dog lottery

The beautiful cinnamon dog was abandoned on my neighbor’s property recently. Her wild mascara eyes looked at me in flight. My neighbor is 85 years old and asked me for help.

Girls get the gift of warmth

Operation Coat Drop delivers 207 coats to Kootenai County schools

Lakes, rivers yielding fish

Fish Tips

Kokanee salmon are still biting in Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no

Police and public health experts were sounding the alarm about a spike of violent and pornographic videos being witnessed by children via handheld devices

Sotheby's hopes for record sale of ancient Hebrew Bible

It has put the price tag at an eye-watering $30 million to $50 million

Beloved and debated, French bulldog becomes top US dog breed

The buzzy little bulldogs have been targeted in thefts, including last month's fatal shooting of a 76-year-old South Carolina breeder

People have two additional weeks to fill out the census, and local help to do it

While many Spokane events encouraging people to fill out the census have been put on hold or canceled, local leaders are hoping to use social media, food distribution and phone calls to get the word out about the 2020 census.

Millions still uninsured if law passes

One of the biggest misconceptions about President Obama's health care overhaul isn't who the law will cover, but rather who it won't.

Take that back!

Returns are big for the holidays

NEW YORK - Ah, the warm feelings of the holidays: Comfort and joy. Good cheer.

Kids with disabilities face off-the-books school suspensions

Idaho momsays her daughter was also taken out of class repeatedly and kept in a room by herself. None of the removals was recorded as suspensions

Blues rally, finish Sharks in 5

Jamie Langenbrunner and David Perron scored in a 45-second span in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues woke up in time to put away the visiting San Jose Sharks 3-1 and wrap up the first-round series in five games Saturday night.

Stolen bike story tugs at community's heart

Boy receives replacement ride - and much more - as many offer to help

COEUR d'ALENE - Kristian Parrett was a wanted boy Saturday morning.

Manny expected to join A's on Friday

PHOENIX (AP) - Manny Ramirez is expected to join Oakland at its spring training facility on Friday, yet another part of the Athletics' offseason overhaul.

'Jeopardy!'-winning computer delving into medicine

Watson will be able to diagnose, suggest treatments

YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Some guy in his pajamas, home sick with bronchitis and complaining online about it, could soon be contributing to a digital collection of medical information that will be designed to help speed diagnoses and treatments.

Entertainment Briefs for April 1, 2011

'Music Man' at Northern Quest

'Own the Night' raises almost $50K for local nonprofits

Schweitzer shares proceeds from twilight skiing ticket sales