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News >  WA Government

Democrat makes second attempt to unseat Rep. Jenny Graham

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 28, 2024

Micheala Kelso is making another attempt to unseat Republican state Rep. Jenny Graham to represent areas west and north of central Spokane.

A&E >  Books

Second release of fossil book adds more color and locations to content

Sun., Aug. 25, 2024

Kirk Johnson and Ray Troll met in the late 1980s, unknowing that each other’s skills would take them over 5,000 miles throughout the country to create a book about fossil education.

Sports

Eagle Ice Arena undergoes renovations before just in time for 50th anniversary

Sat., Aug. 24, 2024

The Eagles Ice Arena will have a renovated interior and exterior just in time for its 50th anniversary party in early September.

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A&E >  Dining

Rosie’s Restaurant makes original recipes to keep smiles on customers’ faces

Wed., Aug. 21, 2024

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, some would argue. And Rosie’s Restaurant knows exactly how important that first meal is. So before the classic diner opened late last month, general manager Tim Raridan made sure all of its recipes were the best options available for hungry customers.

News >  Spokane

‘Spokane’s official ambassador’ celebrates birthday at favorite hamburger joint

Tue., Aug. 20, 2024

After decades of standing outside of Dick’s Hamburgers, asking for change for a burger and greeting everyone as they walked by, Vinny Piper decided to celebrate his 57th birthday at the food stand he loves most.

News >  Washington

Honor Roll bike riders roll to Wyoming to honor fallen law enforcement officers

Mon., Aug. 19, 2024

Nine bicyclists set off to Wyoming from the Spokane Public Safety Building on Sunday to honor fallen law enforcement officers.

News >  Washington

Downtown Pullman construction impacts businesses differently

Sat., Aug. 17, 2024

PULLMAN – April was just the beginning of construction in downtown, leaving local businesses to fend for themselves with limited space to bring in customers.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man out on bond suspected of attempted murder, now in jail with three warrants

Sat., Aug. 17, 2024

Federal and local police arrested a man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder after he skipped his trial for two other domestic violence incidents two years ago.

News >  Higher education

WSU students featured in television series that tours campuses

Fri., Aug. 16, 2024

After winning the second season of “The Amazing Race,” Alex Boylan could not stay away from television series documenting his travels. So when his niece wanted to tour colleges throughout the country, he came up with the idea for “The College Tour.”

A&E >  Northwest Passages

Baseball broadcaster in industry for decades advises younger generation to find audience

Fri., Aug. 16, 2024

The “Voice of Yankee Stadium” for over 15 years was the voice of the Gonzaga University Thursday evening, when Paul Olden reminisced on his years being the name behind the broadcasting announcements for the Spokane Indians and the Yankees.

News >  Sci/Tech

Baby antelope found in Pullman settling in at Minnesota Zoo after veterinarian who inspired her name drove her cross-country

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 13, 2024

Now living at the Minnesota Zoo, Marcie the pronghorn antelope’s story began with a human Marcie across the country at Washington State University.

Sports

Breaking Olympic records has new meaning after first dancing competitions of their kind begin

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 9, 2024

A sport that had its Olympics debut Friday is bringing hope to Shanner Escalanti.

News >  Sci/Tech

Experts say Pullman hawk attacks are just the work of some protective parents

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 9, 2024

Pullman police have gotten several recent reports of aggressive hawks, and one expert said the confrontational birds are likely trying to protect their babies before they migrate south.

News >  Higher education

WSU Press to continue operations despite budget cuts

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 12, 2024

A Washington State University program that publishes manuscripts has found a new home despite upcoming budget cuts in the marketing and communications department.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Convicted felon charge on multiple accounts after indecent exposure, attempting to grab young girl

Wed., Aug. 7, 2024

A six-time convicted felon was arrested after allegedly exposing himself and attempting to grab a young girl at a Spokane hotel on Saturday.

A&E >  Books

Move to new Rosalia library complete after line of volunteers passed books down the street

Wed., Aug. 7, 2024

Children’s author Laura Joffe Numeroff once said, “If you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to ask for a glass of milk.”

News >  Local government

Two Spokane dog parks expected to open in October with more ADA-accessible renovations

Tue., Aug. 6, 2024

Renovations for a 10-acre joint dog park and outdoor facility began Monday at High Bridge Park.

A&E >  Art

Art on the Green brings sandcastle to the campus for 26th year in a row

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 2, 2024

A 15-foot sandcastle stands in the middle of 138 art vendors at Art on the Green this weekend and will remain on the North Idaho College campus for weeks after the tents are taken down.

A&E >  Books

Book review: Steve Gleason’s ‘A Life Impossible’ shows a life possible with ALS

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 1, 2024

“Ten years past my expiration date,” is how 47-year-old Steve Gleason describes his life after his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in 2011 and being told he only had a few years left to live.

Sports

Spike & Dig volleyball tournament to see largest numbers since start in 1992; ‘It’s definitely a historical year for us.’

Thu., Aug. 1, 2024

One of the largest 6-on-6 volleyball tournaments in the world is returning to Dwight Merkel Field this weekend, with the largest number of registered teams and players since its debut 32 years ago.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

School district respects privacy of family of 13-year-old girl who died at Clear Lake

UPDATED: Wed., July 31, 2024

Addyson Shafer, the 13-year-old girl who drowned in Clear Lake last weekend, went to Horizon Middle School, where counselors worked Wednesday to offer help for friends struggling with the tragedy.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

16-year-old found after not showing up to family meeting

UPDATED: Wed., July 31, 2024

A 16-year-old girl was found last night after being reported missing after not showing up to meet her family Tuesday afternoon, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

20-year-old man arrested for four crimes after attempted break in, multiple assaults

Tue., July 30, 2024

A 20-year-old man is accused of assaulting two people after attempting to break into an apartment Friday.

News >  Weather

Above 90-degree temperatures to turn into 15 mph wind gusts this week

Thu., July 25, 2024

A 20-day streak of temperatures above 90 degrees will end Thursday with a transition to high winds and fire warnings.

Sports >  Outdoors

Three of six city of Spokane pools extend hours because of high temperatures this weekend

Tue., July 23, 2024

The high temperature may have missed the 100 mark by 1 degree Monday, but Spokane residents flooded the Comstock Park pool’s evening open swim as a respite from the day’s heat.