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'I sure hope this book isn't as relevant as I fear': Jess Walter gives insider look into the newsroom world, Christian nationalist movement, family and forgiveness in 'So Far Gone'

‘I sure hope this book isn’t as relevant as I fear’: Jess Walter gives insider look into the newsroom world, Christian nationalist movement, family and forgiveness in ‘So Far Gone’

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In the opening chapter of “So Far Gone,” Rhys Kinnick, a former Spokesman-Review environmental journalist, throws his phone out the car window after a fight with his son-in-law, marking the beginning of several years of isolation.

‘Love wins:’ Couple renews vows on stage at Cd’A Pride in the Park festival

Judge orders Trump administration to restore Americorps funding, including hundreds of thousands in Spokane area

‘We have personalities’: Idaho Button Society celebrates 50 years, but dwindling interest in collecting vexes longtime members

Newport man suspected of murder, kidnapping, rape after woman found chained near man’s buried body

‘It’s dangerous right now’: Roughly 100 turn out to Spokane VA Medical Center to support VA workers, veterans amid planned cuts to federal agency

Land, mobile homes, city center condos see largest increases in value in Spokane County this year

Washington grocery workers may strike following union vote

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Business

Washington grocery workers may strike following union vote

Washington grocery workers may strike following union vote

Sports

Spokane fighter Julianna Pena submitted by Kayla Harrison in UFC title defense

Spokane fighter Julianna Pena submitted by Kayla Harrison in UFC title defense

Updated 9:38 p.m.

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Northwest Christian Schools Homeschool: Anna Writebol plans to take her global experience and art talents to Whitworth

Northwest Christian Schools Homeschool: Anna Writebol plans to take her global experience and art talents to Whitworth

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After two days of clashes over immigration raids, National Guard will be sent to L.A., official says

After two days of clashes over immigration raids, National Guard will be sent to L.A., official says

Updated 9:04 p.m.

Education

Class of 2025 shows increase in kids involved in extracurriculars in line with Spokane Public Schools' efforts to engage

Class of 2025 shows increase in kids involved in extracurriculars in line with Spokane Public Schools’ efforts to engage

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Ferris Bueller's vest hits the auction block. 'Anyone, anyone?'

Ferris Bueller’s vest hits the auction block. ‘Anyone, anyone?’

Updated 9:33 p.m.

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Land, mobile homes, city center condos see largest increases in value in Spokane County this year

Land, mobile homes, city center condos see largest increases in value in Spokane County this year

Transportation

Measles can be a risk during air travel. Here’s how to stay safe.

Measles can be a risk during air travel. Here’s how to stay safe.

Outdoors

On top of the world: Cheney High grad climbs Mount Everest, Lhotse

On top of the world: Cheney High grad climbs Mount Everest, Lhotse

Weather

Hot sunny weather greets weekend graduations

Hot sunny weather greets weekend graduations

Life

Where We Worship: Grace Bible Church Celebrates 50 years in North Idaho

Where We Worship: Grace Bible Church Celebrates 50 years in North Idaho

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Public Safety

Newport man suspected of murder, kidnapping, rape after woman found chained near man's buried body

Newport man suspected of murder, kidnapping, rape after woman found chained near man’s buried body

Pacific Northwest

Teenager's plot for bombing, mass shooting at Washington mall foiled, FBI says

Teenager’s plot for bombing, mass shooting at Washington mall foiled, FBI says

Northwest Passages Book Club

Launch "So Far Gone" by Jess Walter

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Launch “So Far Gone” by Jess Walter

June 10, 2025, 7 p.m.

Gonzaga University Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center Coughlin Theater 211 E Desmet Ave Spokane, WA 99202

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Spin Control: Trump's plan to bring back aluminum might conflict with the power needs of AI

Spin Control: Trump’s plan to bring back aluminum might conflict with the power needs of AI

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