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Spokane police shoot, kill armed man during struggle in Logan Neighborhood

Spokane police shoot, kill armed man during struggle in Logan Neighborhood

Updated 10:06 a.m.

Spokane police shot and killed an armed man during a struggle early Thursday morning after responding to a "high-risk domestic disturbance" involving the man, a woman and her two young children in the Logan Neighborhood, Spokane Police Assistant Chief Matthew Cowles said.

Spokane federal agents questioned about their role in the mass June protest

Updated 7:52 a.m.

Theater on the Verge’s ‘Hand to God’ explores heavy topics through humor, puppetry

Spokane murder case delayed, again, after judge skewers and removes two defense attorneys

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office receives federal World Cup funding to bolster security

‘Honoring the legacy’: ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ brings spectacle from timeless film to the stage

Kootenai County GOP chairman Brent Regan loses precinct committee race as direction of party remains unclear

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

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Business

Microsoft turns to video-game researcher to fire up Xbox revival

Microsoft turns to video-game researcher to fire up Xbox revival

Updated 11:32 a.m.

Sports

Gonzaga to open against Kansas State in first round of Players Era Festival

Gonzaga to open against Kansas State in first round of Players Era Festival

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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As winter approaches, Spokane-area homeowners are getting smart about energy costs

As winter approaches, Spokane-area homeowners are getting smart about energy costs

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Nation/World

US sends aircraft carrier Nimitz to the Caribbean as pressure mounts on Cuba

US sends aircraft carrier Nimitz to the Caribbean as pressure mounts on Cuba

Updated 12:22 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

Pro eater Joey Chestnut free to compete despite slap flap, league says

Pro eater Joey Chestnut free to compete despite slap flap, league says

Updated 14 minutes ago

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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

'Honoring the legacy': 'Back to the Future: The Musical' brings spectacle from timeless film to the stage

‘Honoring the legacy’: ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ brings spectacle from timeless film to the stage

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?

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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