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Senate could vote Saturday on increases to state Business and Occupation tax

Senate could vote Saturday on increases to state Business and Occupation tax

Updated 35 minutes ago

OLYMPIA – State lawmakers appear all but certain to adopt a budget this weekend that calls for the state to raise taxes to help meet its revenue goals.

Rep. Emily Randall, state and local Democrats address Spokane in “People’s Town Hall”

Updated 9:04 p.m.

Pullman city administrator allowed back at work after investigation clears him of wrongdoing

Updated 6:48 p.m.

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in west Spokane

Updated 8:55 p.m.

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta accepts Foley award in Spokane, warns of threats to democracy

Two Pullman men accused of assaulting WSU student for wearing Trump hat fired from university positions

Dog killed in Spokane drive-by shooting, police say

Updated 8:54 p.m.

Spin Control: New proposal to split state has same old prospects

Updated 6:46 p.m.

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Business

Stock rally hits a wall as economic angst brews: Markets wrap

Stock rally hits a wall as economic angst brews: Markets wrap

Sports

WSU WR Kyle Williams selected by New England Patriots in third round of NFL draft

WSU WR Kyle Williams selected by New England Patriots in third round of NFL draft

Updated 8:35 p.m.

Pacific Northwest

Tacoma man accused of sabotaging 6 substations in WA state, as well as 2 in Oregon

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Chef Estevan Ruiz helps wow residents of Gallery at Spokane

Chef Estevan Ruiz helps wow residents of Gallery at Spokane

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Nation/World

Trump budget to take ax to 'radical' safety net programs

Trump budget to take ax to ‘radical’ safety net programs

Updated 6:47 p.m.

Education

Spokane-area school districts brace for staffing adjustments, budget challenges as state mulls spending plan

Spokane-area school districts brace for staffing adjustments, budget challenges as state mulls spending plan

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Aspire Community Theatre 'turns it up to 11' with 'Guys and Dolls'

Aspire Community Theatre ‘turns it up to 11’ with ‘Guys and Dolls’

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Local Government

Spokane City Councilman Zack Zappone running for reelection

Spokane City Councilman Zack Zappone running for reelection

Transportation

FBI seeking information on increased incidents of lasers affecting planes in Spokane, Seattle

FBI seeking information on increased incidents of lasers affecting planes in Spokane, Seattle

Outdoors

Yacht's Rock: WSU graduate Nicole Rockfish breaks mold as new commodore of Cougar Yacht Club

Yacht’s Rock: WSU graduate Nicole Rockfish breaks mold as new commodore of Cougar Yacht Club

Updated 5:09 p.m.

Weather

Hail and heavy rain a risk as a stretch of severe weather begins for the central U.S.

Hail and heavy rain a risk as a stretch of severe weather begins for the central U.S.

Life

Aspire Community Theatre 'turns it up to 11' with 'Guys and Dolls'

Aspire Community Theatre ‘turns it up to 11’ with ‘Guys and Dolls’

Public Safety

Person killed in shooting at north Spokane gas station

Person killed in shooting at north Spokane gas station

Updated 8:50 p.m.

Science & Tech

Huge fossil from one of the largest dinosaurs found in Texas national park

Huge fossil from one of the largest dinosaurs found in Texas national park

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