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Two North Idaho legislators, Kootenai County assessor lose GOP primary races Tuesday

Two North Idaho legislators, Kootenai County assessor lose GOP primary races Tuesday

Updated 2:17 p.m.

In legislative District 1, former State Sen. Scott Herndon won a second rematch in a volleying rivalry against Sen. Jim Woodward with 53.4% of the vote. Herndon took the seat from Woodward in 2022, then Woodward won the seat back in 2024.

Clearing the air: Washington growers and scientists team up to protect wine from wildfire smoke

Fairchild readies for SkyFest following Idaho air show collision

Updated 10:17 a.m.

Judge again finds Mead School District liable in hazing lawsuit

Erin Brockovich urges ‘sticktoitiveness’ to fix Spokane problems in Women Helping Women gala speech

Spokane Cocktail Week brings the best of bartending and boozy brands to the public

As diesel prices climb, the drivers at one Spokane County school district are outsourcing to Idaho for bus fuel

Spokane council approves another $650,000 to fight six lawsuits on Monday

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Business

As Expedia turns 30, CEO wants to win travelers over with AI

As Expedia turns 30, CEO wants to win travelers over with AI

Updated 12:30 p.m.

Sports

Report: Gonzaga in 'deep discussions' to join Diamond Cup event including Kansas, UConn, Michigan, others

Report: Gonzaga in ‘deep discussions’ to join Diamond Cup event including Kansas, UConn, Michigan, others

Updated 27 minutes ago

Pacific Northwest

Oregon prepares for a challenging summer of water shortages and high fire risk

Oregon prepares for a challenging summer of water shortages and high fire risk

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Why Pacific Northwest farmers depend on Snake River dams

Why Pacific Northwest farmers depend on Snake River dams

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Nation/World

Justice Dept. charges former Cuban president in fatal downing of planes

Justice Dept. charges former Cuban president in fatal downing of planes

Updated 12:46 p.m.

Education

Cheney Public Schools starts construction on new elementary school in Airway Heights

Cheney Public Schools starts construction on new elementary school in Airway Heights

A&E

Jon Stewart skewers CBS in Stephen Colbert reunion on 'The Late Show'

Jon Stewart skewers CBS in Stephen Colbert reunion on ‘The Late Show’

Updated 12:55 p.m.

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Government

Patty Murray rages against $1.8 billion 'slush fund' to pay Trump allies, while Washington Republicans voice cautious support

Patty Murray rages against $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ to pay Trump allies, while Washington Republicans voice cautious support

Transportation

U.S. House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

U.S. House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

Outdoors

Hen-crazed gobblers turn hunt into spot-and-stalk adventure

Hen-crazed gobblers turn hunt into spot-and-stalk adventure

Weather

Large wildfire burns Santa Rosa Island, endangering ‘gem of California coast’

Large wildfire burns Santa Rosa Island, endangering ‘gem of California coast’

Life

Spokane Cocktail Week brings the best of bartending and boozy brands to the public

Spokane Cocktail Week brings the best of bartending and boozy brands to the public

Public Safety

Spokane ICE protester trial: Were they bad decisions or was it a conspiracy?

Spokane ICE protester trial: Were they bad decisions or was it a conspiracy?

Updated 10:14 a.m.

Science & Tech

When tornado weather hits, these scientists break out the colored pencils

When tornado weather hits, these scientists break out the colored pencils

Northwest Passages Book Club

Craig Johnson - The Brothers McKay

Upcoming Event:

Craig Johnson - The Brothers McKay

May 26, 2026, 7 p.m.

The Garland Theater 924 W Garland Ave Spokane, WA

Puzzles and Games

Columnists

This day in history: Metric system would rule in Spokane classrooms. Messenger fired 5 shots at auto pirates

This day in history: Metric system would rule in Spokane classrooms. Messenger fired 5 shots at auto pirates

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