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White South Africans given refugee status by Trump to resettle in Idaho, while other refugees remain barred from U.S.

White South Africans given refugee status by Trump to resettle in Idaho, while other refugees remain barred from U.S.

Updated 28 minutes ago

WASHINGTON – Two families of white South Africans whom President Donald Trump has designated as refugees arrived in the United States on Monday, en route to their new homes in southern Idaho.

Trump’s order seeking to loosen police oversight leaves those in accountability confused. Spokane benefits from that oversight, ombudsman says

WHL Championship: Berkly Catton scores twice, Spokane Chiefs even series with Medicine Hat with 6-2 win

Public health expert, Gonzaga grad Dr. Cornelia Davis warns of changing health trends in U.S.

Getting There: Fewer traffic impacts than normal expected for 2025 grind and overlay work in Spokane

Then and Now: Palace Department Store

Local and West Side schools earn awards in Junior Lilac Parade middle school marching band contest

Family of Sarah Niyimbona file lawsuit against Providence Sacred Heart over 12-year-old’s death

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Business

With no real policy, Trump asks drugmakers to lower U.S. prices

With no real policy, Trump asks drugmakers to lower U.S. prices

Updated 3:33 p.m.

Sports

From 'the basement to the penthouse': Much like current Chiefs, 2008 championship team rose from bottom to top of WHL

From ‘the basement to the penthouse’: Much like current Chiefs, 2008 championship team rose from bottom to top of WHL

Updated 21 minutes ago

Pacific Northwest

Fish and Wildlife Department biologists help to rebuild declining Eastern Washington hawk population

Fish and Wildlife Department biologists help to rebuild declining Eastern Washington hawk population

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Spokane businesses can help nonprofits fight downturns with a one-two punch: cash and crews

Spokane businesses can help nonprofits fight downturns with a one-two punch: cash and crews

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Trump, pressed on Qatari jet, says only 'stupid' people reject gifts

Trump, pressed on Qatari jet, says only ‘stupid’ people reject gifts

Updated 3:25 p.m.

Education

Local and West Side schools earn awards in Junior Lilac Parade middle school marching band contest

Local and West Side schools earn awards in Junior Lilac Parade middle school marching band contest

A&E

Symphony review: Zuill Bailey's artistry creates dual emotions at Masterworks 9, which closes out season with standing ovation for retiring musician Helen Byrne

Symphony review: Zuill Bailey’s artistry creates dual emotions at Masterworks 9, which closes out season with standing ovation for retiring musician Helen Byrne

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Local Government

Gabriel's Challenge launches in effort to bring 'the heart of family into the heart of our city' to curb fentanyl deaths

Gabriel’s Challenge launches in effort to bring ‘the heart of family into the heart of our city’ to curb fentanyl deaths

Transportation

Washington challenges declaration of national energy emergency

Washington challenges declaration of national energy emergency

Outdoors

Rainbows, tigers and cutthroats: Finding variety at Spokane County's Williams Lake

Rainbows, tigers and cutthroats: Finding variety at Spokane County’s Williams Lake

Weather

Heavy rains fall as storm surges from Florida to Virginia

Updated 3:58 p.m.

Life

Ladies, start your engines! Miss Shifters opens doors for female auto enthusiasts

Ladies, start your engines! Miss Shifters opens doors for female auto enthusiasts

Public Safety

Man found dead in motorhome in Spokane Valley appeared to have been shot, detectives say

Man found dead in motorhome in Spokane Valley appeared to have been shot, detectives say

Science & Tech

New AI tool predicts your biological age from a selfie

New AI tool predicts your biological age from a selfie

Updated 4:01 p.m.

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'This place is bananas': 'Midnight at Soap Lake' author recalls move to small town ahead of release of mystery book

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Then and Now: Palace Department Store

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