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Sheriff: Shooter of Idaho firefighters wanted to be a firefighter himself, but motive in killings still unclear

Sheriff: Shooter of Idaho firefighters wanted to be a firefighter himself, but motive in killings still unclear

Updated 5 minutes ago

The suspect in the brazen shooting on a mountain who killed two Idaho firefighters and injured another is 20-year-old Wess Roley, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris.

Hoopfest nets over 800 injuries, down from previous years

Winners of the Air Race Classic ‘Skybound Scotts’ find friendship through flying

Newman Lake fire district requesting voters renew EMS levy

Updated 55 minutes ago

Thousands pack Spokane streets as Hoopfest returns

‘It just kind of brings out the competitive nature in us’: Teams battle in Hoopfest 2025

Questions on birthright citizenship, nationwide relief remain in the Northwest after Supreme Court ruling

This Long love story began with a dream

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Business

Boeing’s $4.7 billion Spirit deal faces U.K. antitrust probe

Boeing’s $4.7 billion Spirit deal faces U.K. antitrust probe

Updated 11:25 a.m.

Sports

Pac-12 officially adds Texas State as ninth member

Pac-12 officially adds Texas State as ninth member

Updated 1:14 p.m.

2025 Graduates

Lumen High School: For Lizzy Abwe learning and motherhood go hand-in-hand

Lumen High School: For Lizzy Abwe learning and motherhood go hand-in-hand

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From prenatal care to pediatrics, Providence is creating a healthier future for families

From prenatal care to pediatrics, Providence is creating a healthier future for families

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Nation/World

The summer job, a rite of passage for teens, may be fading away

The summer job, a rite of passage for teens, may be fading away

Updated 12:47 p.m.

Education

Incumbent in Central Valley School Board election faces former conservative ally, retired teacher in sole county school board primary

Incumbent in Central Valley School Board election faces former conservative ally, retired teacher in sole county school board primary

A&E

Brad Pitt's LA home torn up by burglars while he attends 'F1' premiere

Brad Pitt’s LA home torn up by burglars while he attends ‘F1’ premiere

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Local Government

Spokane scrambling to set up full 911 dispatcher after negotiations crumble

Spokane scrambling to set up full 911 dispatcher after negotiations crumble

Transportation

The Streets of Spokane: Urban hiker walks every road of the Lilac City

The Streets of Spokane: Urban hiker walks every road of the Lilac City

Outdoors

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife navigates budget cuts

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife navigates budget cuts

Weather

How Pentagon cuts to satellite data will leave hurricane forecasters in the dark

How Pentagon cuts to satellite data will leave hurricane forecasters in the dark

Updated 1:10 p.m.

Life

This Long love story began with a dream

This Long love story began with a dream

Public Safety

Two firefighters killed in 'ambush-style' shooting east of Coeur d'Alene

Two firefighters killed in ‘ambush-style’ shooting east of Coeur d’Alene

Pacific Northwest

A logging protest in the treetops ends in terror, activists say

A logging protest in the treetops ends in terror, activists say

Northwest Passages Book Club

"Atomic Pilgrim" by James Patrick Thomas

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“Atomic Pilgrim” by James Patrick Thomas

Aug. 12, 2025, 7 p.m.

Gonzaga Univesrity - Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center - Recital Hall 211 E Desmet Ave Spokane, WA 99202

Columnists

Front Porch: Feeling pride in June and all year

Front Porch: Feeling pride in June and all year

Long Reads

Puzzles and Games

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