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Spokane mining safety lab loses staff as part of 10,000 federal health job cuts: 'I don't believe the administration understands the work being done at these sites'

Spokane mining safety lab loses staff as part of 10,000 federal health job cuts: ‘I don’t believe the administration understands the work being done at these sites’

Updated 9:53 p.m.

The wave of federal firings by the Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday included workers at a specialized laboratory in Spokane that studies mining and wildland firefighting safety.

Gov. Ferguson rejects proposed budget reliant on new ‘wealth tax’

Updated 9:50 p.m.

‘It’s been a whirlwind’: Drew Timme on his return to Dallas, his fast start, and what it means to join the Zags in the NBA fraternity

Updated 9:40 p.m.

Microsoft turns 50: 4 employees recall their early years

Widespread layoffs, purge of leadership underway at U.S. health agencies

Updated 9:52 p.m.

Baumgartner and House Judiciary Committee investigating Washington AG, state’s sanctuary policies

Holocaust survivor brings inspiring message that ‘changes people’s lives’ to Spokane on Tuesday

Spokane County set to vote on housing, climate policies in line with state law but at odds with feds

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Business

Microsoft turns 50: 4 employees recall their early years

Microsoft turns 50: 4 employees recall their early years

Sports

'It's been a whirlwind': Drew Timme on his return to Dallas, his fast start, and what it means to join the Zags in the NBA fraternity

‘It’s been a whirlwind’: Drew Timme on his return to Dallas, his fast start, and what it means to join the Zags in the NBA fraternity

Updated 9:40 p.m.

Pacific Northwest

Cool critters: Tiny frog, big noise – get ready for amphibian mating season

Cool critters: Tiny frog, big noise – get ready for amphibian mating season

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Spokane businesses can help nonprofits fight downturns with a one-two punch: cash and crews

Spokane businesses can help nonprofits fight downturns with a one-two punch: cash and crews

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Nation/World

White House studying cost of Greenland takeover, long in Trump’s sights

White House studying cost of Greenland takeover, long in Trump’s sights

Education

WSU medical school celebrates 10th birthday, marking nearly 250 medical doctors graduated

WSU medical school celebrates 10th birthday, marking nearly 250 medical doctors graduated

A&E

Reel Rundown: Finding the 'truth' behind 'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story'

Reel Rundown: Finding the ‘truth’ behind ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’

12 a.m.

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Local Government

Last ditch effort to halt Thorpe Road land sale falters

Last ditch effort to halt Thorpe Road land sale falters

Updated 9:23 p.m.

Transportation

Senate passes Transportation budget that increases gas tax, funds major projects

Senate passes Transportation budget that increases gas tax, funds major projects

Outdoors

Season on the peaks: Spokane native climbs, paraglides through New Zealand 100 Peaks Challenge

Season on the peaks: Spokane native climbs, paraglides through New Zealand 100 Peaks Challenge

Weather

Winter sea ice in the Arctic just hit a record low

Winter sea ice in the Arctic just hit a record low

Life

The Lanai brings taste of Maui to Coeur d'Alene

The Lanai brings taste of Maui to Coeur d’Alene

12 a.m.

Public Safety

Felon accused in Mead drive-by shooting arrested

Felon accused in Mead drive-by shooting arrested

Return to Space

SpaceX Crew-10 joins Crew-9's Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the ISS

SpaceX Crew-10 joins Crew-9’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the ISS

Northwest Passages Book Club

Leah Sottile seeks fringe New Age believers in latest 'Blazing Eye Sees All'

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Faith and Values: A new chapter raises the question of downsizing and the spiritual practice of letting go

Faith and Values: A new chapter raises the question of downsizing and the spiritual practice of letting go

Updated 9:11 p.m.

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