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How the creation of a mountain bike park divided a community in North Idaho

How the creation of a mountain bike park divided a community in North Idaho

Hidden in the forested hills just west of Lake Pend Oreille, a 170-acre plot of land, known as the Panhandle Bike Ranch, is gearing up to open on Memorial Day weekend.

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

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

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

Sports

A Grip on Sports: Spokane's foray into professional women's soccer ends abruptly after two seasons as Zephyr franchise pulls the plug

A Grip on Sports: Spokane’s foray into professional women’s soccer ends abruptly after two seasons as Zephyr franchise pulls the plug

8:36 a.m.

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

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

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

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

'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

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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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