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Eastern Washington University cheerleader tumbles, cheers with one hand

Eastern Washington University cheerleader tumbles, cheers with one hand

Updated 12:03 p.m.

Megan Pratley is just like every other cheerleader at Eastern Washington University. She stunts, flips and cheers for roaring crowds at football and basketball games – but she does it all with an underdeveloped arm and hand.

Then and Now: Early Spokane schools

Iranian state media confirms death of Supreme Leader Khamenei

Top Washington Democratic lawmakers call for transparency, peers to assert congressional authority following strikes on Iran

‘Who she is’: Allie Jenkin scores 41 points to lead Colfax girls on day of father’s death | State basketball

Saint Mary’s doubles down on Gonzaga’s Graham Ike in second half of 70-59 victory: ‘He is the game plan’ | Rewind

‘Always be skeptical’; Crocker, local experts warn U.S.-Israeli military action could have broad, hard to discern impacts

Bloomsday luminary stranded in Qatar as conflict errupts in Middle East, air travel is halted

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Business

Gonzaga celebrates opening of materials research center, a key piece of the Spokane Aerospace Tech Hub

Gonzaga celebrates opening of materials research center, a key piece of the Spokane Aerospace Tech Hub

Sports

Gonzaga slides to No.12 in the poll after loss to Saint Mary's

Gonzaga slides to No.12 in the poll after loss to Saint Mary’s

Updated 12:23 p.m.

Pacific Northwest

WA tourists stuck in Puerto Vallarta as cartel retaliates for killing

WA tourists stuck in Puerto Vallarta as cartel retaliates for killing

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AtWork! Spokane builds inclusive employment opportunities across the Inland Northwest

AtWork! Spokane builds inclusive employment opportunities across the Inland Northwest

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Nation/World

After failed ouster in Virginia, lawmakers push bills to ease removal of election officials

After failed ouster in Virginia, lawmakers push bills to ease removal of election officials

Education

Eastern Washington University cheerleader tumbles, cheers with one hand

Eastern Washington University cheerleader tumbles, cheers with one hand

Updated 12:03 p.m.

A&E

'Sinners' wins big at the SAG Actor Awards

‘Sinners’ wins big at the SAG Actor Awards

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Government

Washington Democrats are on the verge of passing an income tax. Here's what you should know

Washington Democrats are on the verge of passing an income tax. Here’s what you should know

Transportation

Driver during double-decker crash pointed to mapping error; agency admits others had regularly missed viaduct clearances

Driver during double-decker crash pointed to mapping error; agency admits others had regularly missed viaduct clearances

Outdoors

Battle of the vises: Spokane flytiers face off in Iron Fly contest

Battle of the vises: Spokane flytiers face off in Iron Fly contest

Weather

Winter has technically ended. But more snow and ice are coming.

Life

Couple leaves Spokane life to serve as mission leaders in Tanzania

Couple leaves Spokane life to serve as mission leaders in Tanzania

Updated 11:47 a.m.

Public Safety

Former Spokane Police Chief Meidl one of finalists for CdA police chief

Former Spokane Police Chief Meidl one of finalists for CdA police chief

Science & Tech

Geothermal heat project reuses oil drilling equipment, workers

Geothermal heat project reuses oil drilling equipment, workers

Northwest Passages Book Club

'Sue is the real deal': Author details perseverance through outdoors and beyond in 'North of Ordinary'

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‘Sue is the real deal’: Author details perseverance through outdoors and beyond in ‘North of Ordinary’

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Columnists

This day in history: CB radio thefts grow 500% from previous year. Air mail gets a boost, now able to arrive in Spokane within 40 and a half hours from NYC

This day in history: CB radio thefts grow 500% from previous year. Air mail gets a boost, now able to arrive in Spokane within 40 and a half hours from NYC

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