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

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

In Spokane to accept an award for distinguished public service, former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called on the next generation to take up the mantle. The former Secretary of Defense and CIA director also leveled many veiled criticisms at President Trump.

Conservation group sues governor over Wildlife Commission appointment

Person killed in shooting at north Spokane gas station

Updated 8 minutes ago

Spokane mountain biker critically injured in North Carolina crash to return home soon, says community support ‘carried me through this whole experience’

Spokane City Councilman Zack Zappone running for reelection

Idaho judge rules Bryan Kohberger can still face death penalty, despite recent autism diagnosis

‘It’s a world event’: Worshipers gather in Spokane to honor life of Pope Francis

‘It’s a miracle’: 11-year-old Post Falls boy recovering at home after life-threatening Easter motorcycle crash

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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 23 minutes ago

Pacific Northwest

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

Updated 3:38 p.m.

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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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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 minutes ago

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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