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Kootenai County GOP elects former Post Falls mayor as chairman, ending Brent Regan's tenure in effort to halt infighting

Kootenai County GOP elects former Post Falls mayor as chairman, ending Brent Regan’s tenure in effort to halt infighting

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho – The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to elect Ron Jacobson as its new chairman, after the retired banker and former mayor of Post Falls called for unity between the party's moderate and hardline factions.

Washington’s Brandi Carlile headlines weekendlong stint at the Gorge

3 Spokane ICE protesters found guilty in conspiracy case

Updated 9:37 a.m.

Man faces felony hate crime charge after scuffle with Spokane political candidates placing campaign signs

Updated 13 minutes ago

Longview implosion: Bodies of 6 of 9 missing victims recovered

Maria Cantwell, Ted Cruz strike deal to ‘protect college sports’ by regulating pay, transfers and more

Music of Alanis Morissette helps tells dark story in Spokane Civic Theatre’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’

Child believed to have accidentally shot, killed Othello man with pellet gun

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Business

Fed’s Bowman says too soon to judge inflation impact of Iran War

Fed’s Bowman says too soon to judge inflation impact of Iran War

Updated 11:32 a.m.

Sports

WSU embraces underdog mentality ahead of Eugene Regional opener against Oregon State on Friday

WSU embraces underdog mentality ahead of Eugene Regional opener against Oregon State on Friday

Pacific Northwest

Longview implosion: Bodies of 6 of 9 missing victims recovered

Longview implosion: Bodies of 6 of 9 missing victims recovered

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Nation/World

ICE agent charged in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant during Operation Metro Surge arrested in Texas

ICE agent charged in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant during Operation Metro Surge arrested in Texas

Updated 12:32 p.m.

Education

Spokane Public Schools board weighs property tax measure for November or February ballots

Spokane Public Schools board weighs property tax measure for November or February ballots

A&E

Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out, including Bret Michaels

Nearly all Great American State Fair acts drop out, including Bret Michaels

Updated 12:14 p.m.

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Government

Trump administration sues Washington over refusal to issue covert plates to immigration agents

Trump administration sues Washington over refusal to issue covert plates to immigration agents

Transportation

Waymo suspends service in six cities after cars drive into flooded roads

Waymo suspends service in six cities after cars drive into flooded roads

Outdoors

'America's Cup for dirtbags': Pullman duo enters off-beat boat race to Alaska

‘America’s Cup for dirtbags’: Pullman duo enters off-beat boat race to Alaska

Weather

Thousands went without power Thursday night after storm brought strong wind and more than 3,000 lightning strikes

Thousands went without power Thursday night after storm brought strong wind and more than 3,000 lightning strikes

Updated 12:52 p.m.

Life

ArtFest brings 75 art, fine craft booths to Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture campus

ArtFest brings 75 art, fine craft booths to Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture campus

Public Safety

3 Spokane ICE protesters found guilty in conspiracy case

3 Spokane ICE protesters found guilty in conspiracy case

Updated 9:37 a.m.

Science & Tech

FAA update grounds SpaceX Starship labeling failed booster landing as ‘mishap’

FAA update grounds SpaceX Starship labeling failed booster landing as ‘mishap’

Northwest Passages Book Club

The Pillagers Guide to Arctic Pianos by Kendra Langford Shaw

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The Pillagers Guide to Arctic Pianos by Kendra Langford Shaw

July 15, 2026, 7 p.m.

The Montvale Event Center 1019 W 1st Ave Spokane, WA 99201

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Columnists

This day in history: Spokane congressman was floated as vice presidential candidate

This day in history: Spokane congressman was floated as vice presidential candidate

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