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Man accused of threatening city officials, forcing City Hall lockdown arrested in North Idaho

Man accused of threatening city officials, forcing City Hall lockdown arrested in North Idaho

Updated 8:33 p.m.

A 46-year-old man accused of making threats that led officials to lock down Spokane City Hall and cancel City Council meetings, and who was previously convicted of harassing former Mayor Nadine Woodward, was arrested Tuesday in North Idaho for the alleged City Hall incident.

A closer look at WSU DT David Gusta’s monster impact, freeing up the Cougs’ defense to make key plays

Updated 11 minutes ago

Spokane Valley sawmill fined $126,000 for workplace safety, health violations

Updated 8:33 p.m.

Democrats on their way to grow their majority in Washington’s Legislature if current election results hold

Dan Newhouse defeats fellow Republican Jerrod Sessler in tight race to represent central Washington in the House

Huppin’s buyer Wipliance holding grand opening of ‘experiential’ Spokane Valley store

Threats from man accused of harassing 2 Spokane mayors causes lockdown and cancellation of City Council meetings

As country gets redder, Washington voters are getting bluer, showing potential support for an income tax, stricter climate regulations down the line

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Business

Boeing throws Spirit $350 million lifeline to support output

Boeing throws Spirit $350 million lifeline to support output

Updated 8:40 p.m.

Sports

Women's basketball notebook: Gonzaga got the best from a motivated Stanford team, a sign of respect for Bulldogs

Women’s basketball notebook: Gonzaga got the best from a motivated Stanford team, a sign of respect for Bulldogs

Updated 7 minutes ago

Pacific Northwest

Medicaid funding for addiction treatment has not slowed national overdose deaths, OHSU study finds

Medicaid funding for addiction treatment has not slowed national overdose deaths, OHSU study finds

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Fast heart attack care saves Spokane man from a widow-maker

Fast heart attack care saves Spokane man from a widow-maker

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Number of structures destroyed in Southern California's Mountain fire jumps to more than 200

Number of structures destroyed in Southern California’s Mountain fire jumps to more than 200

Updated 9 p.m.

Education

Gonzaga University launches online-only Master of Public Health for fall 2025

Gonzaga University launches online-only Master of Public Health for fall 2025

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Hello Simon, my old friend: Art Garfunkel now in ‘a wonderful place’ with long-estranged bandmate

Hello Simon, my old friend: Art Garfunkel now in ‘a wonderful place’ with long-estranged bandmate

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Threats from man accused of harassing 2 Spokane mayors causes lockdown and cancellation of City Council meetings

Threats from man accused of harassing 2 Spokane mayors causes lockdown and cancellation of City Council meetings

2024 Election

Dan Newhouse defeats fellow Republican Jerrod Sessler in tight race to represent central Washington in the House

Dan Newhouse defeats fellow Republican Jerrod Sessler in tight race to represent central Washington in the House

2024 Presidential Election

Biden, Trump to meet at White House on Wednesday

Biden, Trump to meet at White House on Wednesday

Outdoors

Let it snow: Spokane-area ski hills ready for winter

Let it snow: Spokane-area ski hills ready for winter

Weather

Spokane may get some well-deserved sunshine Tuesday afternoon

Spokane may get some well-deserved sunshine Tuesday afternoon

Life

Funky appeal: Everett-based company feed Spokane Pop! culture appetite

Funky appeal: Everett-based company feed Spokane Pop! culture appetite

Public Safety

One man dead after shooting in Chief Garry Park Neighborhood

One man dead after shooting in Chief Garry Park Neighborhood

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