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'Sort of a kick in the teeth': Gas prices soar in Washington and Idaho amid Iran war

‘Sort of a kick in the teeth’: Gas prices soar in Washington and Idaho amid Iran war

The United States war with Iran has sent gas prices soaring, particularly in Spokane, where most gas stations have seen spikes by at least $1 per gallon over the past month.

Code violations and ‘negligence’ likely factors in North Idaho gas station explosion that killed 2, report says

STA reopens investigation into double-decker bus crash in downtown Spokane

City, county announce plan to get clean water to those impacted by PFAS contamination near airport

Will a longstanding Washington voter protection disappear? Election officials are closely watching a Supreme Court case over mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day

Spokane not included in airports receiving officers from ICE

West Plains residents may soon vote on new fee to protect area’s groundwater

A penny saved: Washington lawmakers approve new rules as use of 1-cent coin declines

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Business

Oil slides, stocks climb on Trump's Iran reprieve

Oil slides, stocks climb on Trump’s Iran reprieve

Sports

Promising freshman duo of Mario Saint-Supery, Davis Fogle played significant role for Gonzaga down stretch of season

Promising freshman duo of Mario Saint-Supery, Davis Fogle played significant role for Gonzaga down stretch of season

Pacific Northwest

Spokane Falls likely will hit peak flow early, drought looking more likely ahead

Spokane Falls likely will hit peak flow early, drought looking more likely ahead

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Spokane’s Most Valuable Educator: TDS Telecom honors local teacher

Spokane’s Most Valuable Educator: TDS Telecom honors local teacher

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Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Department of Homeland Security

Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Department of Homeland Security

Education

'For one night, you're rockstars': Mt. Spokane Chamber Choir to back Foreigner on band's local performance of 'I Want to Know What Love Is'

‘For one night, you’re rockstars’: Mt. Spokane Chamber Choir to back Foreigner on band’s local performance of ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’

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‘Superman’ star Valerie Perrine dies at 82

‘Superman’ star Valerie Perrine dies at 82

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West Plains residents may soon vote on new fee to protect area's groundwater

West Plains residents may soon vote on new fee to protect area’s groundwater

Transportation

'Sort of a kick in the teeth': Gas prices soar in Washington and Idaho amid Iran war

‘Sort of a kick in the teeth’: Gas prices soar in Washington and Idaho amid Iran war

Outdoors

Tails, wings and spreadsheets: At wing bee, biologists search for details on Washington's forest grouse populations

Tails, wings and spreadsheets: At wing bee, biologists search for details on Washington’s forest grouse populations

Weather

Spokane Falls likely will hit peak flow early, drought looking more likely ahead

Spokane Falls likely will hit peak flow early, drought looking more likely ahead

Life

Spokane churches, nonprofits support Haitian immigrants amid temporary protection status uncertainty

Spokane churches, nonprofits support Haitian immigrants amid temporary protection status uncertainty

Public Safety

Code violations and 'negligence' likely factors in North Idaho gas station explosion that killed 2, report says

Code violations and ‘negligence’ likely factors in North Idaho gas station explosion that killed 2, report says

Science & Tech

Cool Critters: Lords of the dance have landed in Eastern Washington

Cool Critters: Lords of the dance have landed in Eastern Washington

Northwest Passages Book Club

Remote Alaska's 'queen of badassery,' Sue Aikens, shares life lessons and tales from the frontier

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Remote Alaska’s ‘queen of badassery,’ Sue Aikens, shares life lessons and tales from the frontier

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This day in history: Spokane Weekly Chronicle announced end of publication. New report cards judged kids for manners, 'cheerfulness' and more

This day in history: Spokane Weekly Chronicle announced end of publication. New report cards judged kids for manners, ‘cheerfulness’ and more

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