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Cantwell and top Senate Republican introduce bill to give Congress control over tariffs

Cantwell and top Senate Republican introduce bill to give Congress control over tariffs

Updated 49 minutes ago

WASHINGTON – As markets around the world reeled in response to sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state led a bipartisan effort on Thursday to give Congress more control over U.S. trade policy.

Spokane Indians fans brave cold weather, rain to meet players, enjoy stadium improvements ahead of Friday home opener

As the needs of Spokane’s vulnerable grow, so does Spokane Fire Department’s community assistance team

Malnourished and orphaned cougar cub found near Newman Lake recovering in Eatonville

Sottile discusses New Age movements, women carving out influence, and the intersection in event promoting second novel

Proposed Spokane Valley sales tax to boost police moves a step closer to voters

Gov. Ferguson noncommittal on gas tax increase, Speaker of the House says

Spokane Valley passes ‘not a sanctuary city’ resolution meant to show allegiance to Trump

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Business

Biggest Seattle-area employers’ stocks aren’t reacting well to tariffs

Biggest Seattle-area employers’ stocks aren’t reacting well to tariffs

Updated 5:37 p.m.

Sports

Former Gonzaga walk-on Will Graves living the good life at another Final Four

Former Gonzaga walk-on Will Graves living the good life at another Final Four

Updated 5:32 p.m.

Pacific Northwest

EPA cuts could leave Washington rural towns choking in smoke

EPA cuts could leave Washington rural towns choking in smoke

Updated 3:14 p.m.

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Cantwell and top Senate Republican introduce bill to give Congress control over tariffs

Cantwell and top Senate Republican introduce bill to give Congress control over tariffs

Updated 49 minutes ago

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

'We're on the same team': Simon Longnight reprises role in 'Hamilton,' as tour comes to Spokane

‘We’re on the same team’: Simon Longnight reprises role in ‘Hamilton,’ as tour comes to Spokane

Updated 3:42 p.m.

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Spokane Valley passes 'not a sanctuary city' resolution meant to show allegiance to Trump

Spokane Valley passes ‘not a sanctuary city’ resolution meant to show allegiance to Trump

Transportation

Gov. Ferguson noncommittal on gas tax increase, Speaker of the House says

Gov. Ferguson noncommittal on gas tax increase, Speaker of the House says

Outdoors

Construction to begin on new parking lot for popular Spokane trail

Construction to begin on new parking lot for popular Spokane trail

Weather

Above-average hurricane season, US landfall chances in CSU forecast

Above-average hurricane season, US landfall chances in CSU forecast

Life

Actors from the London Stage, one of the oldest Shakespearean touring theater groups, to stage 'Hamlet' at Gonzaga

Actors from the London Stage, one of the oldest Shakespearean touring theater groups, to stage ‘Hamlet’ at Gonzaga

Updated 3:45 p.m.

Public Safety

Man sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing fellow Eastern State Hospital patient and attacking woman downtown

Man sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing fellow Eastern State Hospital patient and attacking woman downtown

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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

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