What Just Happened?

Obama is re-elected, pot legalized and, if the vote holds, Idaho’s school reforms will be rolled back

Firing Power

Sheriff Knezovich wants more power to get rid of misbehaving cops; plus, county commissioners on the casino debate

FUNNY | David Sedaris

Standing By

Charles Potter spent a night in jail for watching officers arrest someone else. Now, he wants the city to pay

Slinging Mud

The battle over Referendum 74 gets heated; plus, demand for heating assistance crashes SNAP computers

Checkout Time

A downtown motel closes, widening the affordable housing gap

Violins Gently Weep

Pay cuts at the Spokane Symphony; plus, prioritizing the city’s arts department

One Word

Washington state already protects gay rights, but will voters allow same-sex couples to “marry”?

Hail Mary

Democrat Jimmy Farris hopes Idahoans are pissed off enough at Congress to reject a conservative favorite

Wins and Losses

The future of the Anthony’s site; plus, the voter registration deadline looms