Archives | January 2022
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Saturday, Jan. 1
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100 years ago today in Spokane, the Jazz Age was in full swing for New Year’s revelries
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‘As offensive as it is, it’s not illegal’: Idaho deals with violent, ‘nasty’ rhetoric
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New Year’s Eve on ice: Cold doesn’t keep hundreds of skaters away from Riverfront Park
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A Grip on Sports: The Sun Bowl shows once again WSU won’t quit even if most players who supply the fireworks are unavailable
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Fourth-ranked Gonzaga expecting tougher tests in improving WCC once it finally begins conference play
Sunday, Jan. 2
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Financial regulator takes aim at ‘buy now, pay later’ credit
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New committee of veteran Idaho officials seeks to take on extremists
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little appoints new legislator for District 26 House seat
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‘The highest integrity of any man I have met’: Spokane Valley City Manager Mark Calhoun retires
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We the People: Report says American democracy declines in the face of inequality, partisanship and special interests
Monday, Jan. 3
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Mary Sanchez: Of tornadoes, changing science and twisted politics
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100 years ago in Spokane: Spokane police officer shot in New Year’s holdup attempt recovers at hospital
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Biden to meet with farmers as he seeks to cut meat prices
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Trust or will? How to navigate what’s best for your family
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Getting There: Spokane saw the most serious and fatal crashes in a decade in 2021, mirroring national trend
Tuesday, Jan. 4
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Affordable housing, child care and arts: Spokane City Council dips into American Rescue Plan funds
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Advocates worry Idaho will outlaw abortion. Lawmakers say that’s what they want
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County solid waste, sewer rates go up slightly
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Speed limit on High Drive returned to 30 mph; streets around parks may stay at 20 mph
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‘It paid off’: Earl Smith, president of Hoffman Music in Spokane, reflects on decadeslong career
Wednesday, Jan. 5
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Washington Legislature goes virtual for second year amid omicron spike
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No Drought Brewing Co. opens neighborhood brewery in Spokane Valley
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Spokane-based SBLive Sports partners with National Federation of State High School Associations
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Shawn Vestal: A jumble of numbers obscures the need on the street
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Briefs: County libraries drawing on happiness for art show
Thursday, Jan. 6
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Spokane Valley appoints John Hohman as new city manager
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A year after Trump supporters stormed U.S. Capitol, Northwest lawmakers reflect deep partisan divide over events of Jan. 6
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An uneasy interaction: WSU researchers say cannabinoids are found to interfere with how medications metabolize in the body
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Spokane-based Parrots Inc. showcasing accessibility device at CES 2022 in Las Vegas
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Space germs: University of Idaho students’ research on bacteria being tested by International Space Station
Friday, Jan. 7
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Mark Richard of Downtown Spokane Partnership lands top role at United Soccer League
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Mark Richard of Downtown Spokane Partnership lands top role at United Soccer League
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Snow patrol: Riding along with a Spokane police officer during Thursday morning’s blizzard
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Closing a ‘chapter of tragedy’: Freeman School shooter pleads guilty
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Coeur d’Alene, Cheney among districts that canceled school Friday; Spokane, Central Valley, Mead delayed
Saturday, Jan. 8
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A Grip on Sports: Even if Jayden de Laura moves on from WSU, the Cougars may have some not-so-surprising options
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Low visibility leads to 40-car crash on Idaho highway
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Difference makers: Gonzaga frontcourt, led by Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme, power rout over Pepperdine
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NDSU win 9th FCS title in 11 years, 38-10 over Montana State
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Recap and highlights: No. 4 Gonzaga puts on dominant offensive performance in 117-83 win over Pepperdine to open WCC play
Sunday, Jan. 9
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Red-hot housing market to fuel record borrowing in ‘22
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Motley Fool: A telecom treat
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Susan Tompor: Want to file your tax return for free? TurboTax opts out of major program
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U.S. average long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 3.22%
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Off Washington state’s coast, crabbers get early start to season, haul in bounty of Dungeness crab
Monday, Jan. 10
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: ‘What kind of nation are we going to be?’
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100 years ago in Spokane: Downtown movie shoot draws big crowd
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Draw of the outdoors: More RVs built in boom help restock dealers and consumer shows, and buyers are trending younger
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Getting There: Spokane officials ask for Kardong Bridge replacement money
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Together again: Spokane County Public Works, Environmental Services departments merge
Tuesday, Jan. 11
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Women’s Suffrage Day could become new state holiday, if passed by Legislature
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Diamonds in the rough? Valley gets 24.5-acre donation for park land that could become baseball fields
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Trade data: Myanmar teak exports helping fund military rule
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Gardening: Preparing now to give seeds a good start
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A Grip on Sports: The game within the recruiting game seems to be playing the WSU Cougar fight song
Wednesday, Jan. 12
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Where’s the beef (and chicken)? Pass closures add to supply chain problems, leading to empty grocery shelves in Spokane
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‘Battle royale’: Cannabis regulation bills pit regulatory agency against some marijuana businesses
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State wildlife manager accused of poaching in Ferry County
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Spokane Valley Fire Roundup: Dog dies in RV fire
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Biogen tumbles after Medicare lays out Aduhelm coverage plan
Thursday, Jan. 13
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Whitworth opens military, veterans resource center
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Public Facilities District buying $5 million property to offset downtown stadium parking loss
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Bill to increase penalty for harassing election officials passes Senate
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Legislature looks to solve utility tax fight between city, county with new bill
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Murray, Cantwell back filibuster change to pass election bills; Crapo warns it would ‘destroy’ Senate
Friday, Jan. 14
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Susan Tompor: Child tax credit money a no show in January; look for IRS letter instead
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House panel votes to delay Washington’s long-term care tax to 2023
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After son’s death at WSU, family hopes loss leads to hazing legislation: ‘It’s to save a life for the one taken from us’
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For Martin Luther King Day, Spokane organizers adapt to COVID-19 surge for safe celebration
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JPMorgan 4Q earnings fall 14%, but 2021 profit sets record
Saturday, Jan. 15
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Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies began wearing body cameras at beginning of the year
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Recap and highlights: No. 2 Gonzaga scores over 100 points for third-straight game in 115-83 rout of Santa Clara
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One-time opportunity: Spokane County and region’s cities meet to discuss American Rescue Plan
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Truck driver who barreled through two businesses on Freya Street, injuring many, says his brakes failed; trial set for February
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A Grip on Sports: We’re hopeful the fog will soon lift and we’ll be able to see sports consistently the rest of winter
Sunday, Jan. 16
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Love is all around us: The Spokesman-Review’s annual Valentine’s Day coloring contest is now open
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Analysis: The omicron legislative session could get worse before it gets better
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Motley Fool: Starring Roku
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Michelle Singletary:
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As staffing crisis worsens in hospitals, legislators look to implement safe staffing standard
Monday, Jan. 17
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100 years ago in Spokane: Geological expert downplays possibility of South Hill oil
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World shares mixed after China reports slowing growth
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Frugal new year: Ideas to help offset the rising costs of housing and food
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Thousands of current and former Spokane County residents would be repaid for fines from unconstitutional drug law under new bill
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Mayor Nadine Woodward nominates new Spokane planning director
Tuesday, Jan. 18
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100 years ago in Spokane: Temperatures plunge to 12 below zero on coldest January day in 13 years
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Lawmakers to consider multiple gun control proposals this session
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Joe Riley spent two weeks in Spokane County Jail for assault – he was completely innocent, and now he’s suing
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Washington hospitals hoping to avoid crisis standards of care
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Playgrounds, bathrooms top funding priority list for Spokane Parks
Wednesday, Jan. 19
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In rare fight, Spokane County commissioners argue over move to control regional meeting agendas
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Spokane joins exotic list of exclusive Peloton trail rides
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An eerie Netflix hit: Spokane’s Mandi Price is producer on the streamer’s No. 1 show ‘Archive 81’
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Spokane Valley Fire roundup:
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December marks third straight month of growth for U.S. builders
Thursday, Jan. 20
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Spokane County commissioners postpone Board of Health candidate interviews
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Washington is only state that doesn’t require kids to be in school until they turn 8 – a bill under consideration would change that
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The ‘summer slide’ meets the ‘COVID slide’: Drop in test scores isn’t surprising with remote schooling, experts say
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How did the pandemic impact kids’ test scores in Washington? Early numbers don’t look good
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Record COVID-19 cases recorded in Spokane; schools attempt to blunt further spread
Friday, Jan. 21
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Spokane Valley hires new housing and homeless coordinator
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Truth-test: McMorris Rodgers claims masking guidance is based on ‘junk science,’ but many respected studies show benefits of masks
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Former BPA chief cautions lawmakers about cryptocurrency’s impact on Northwest hydropower
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Shawn Vestal: Local World Relief leader steps down following refugee organization’s hiring controversy over gay job candidate
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Deputies: Man shot, left in the road in Elk road-rage incident
Saturday, Jan. 22
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Vigil for longtime missing woman Krystyn Dunlap-Bosse to be held on Monday
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Spokane mulls extension of housing incentives for Garland District, University District
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Idaho unemployment rate reaches historic low of 2.4% in December
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Accreditation investigators to prepare report after interviews with North Idaho College campus community
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A Grip on Sports: It seems odd the NFL playoffs are going on without the Seahawks but odd is a good way to describe all of sports right now
Sunday, Jan. 23
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Motley Fool: Want an 8% dividend?
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How much is higher inflation hurting you? Here’s how to estimate
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Michelle Singletary: IRS delays triggered some premature collection notices
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Susan Tompor: Rapid rise in mortgage rates startles homebuyers; blame inflation fears
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Long-term mortgage rates continue rise; 30-year breaks 3.5%
Monday, Jan. 24
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: GOP has zero interest in bipartisanship
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100 years ago in North Idaho: Single sleigh pulls record-breaking log load from Saddler Creek camp
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A life of order: Widow Angela Johnstone of Spokane finds silver lining as Kondo organizer
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Donations to Catholic Diocese of Spokane, Salvation Army through group also funding far-right interests draws scrutiny
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New Idaho mine could mark beginning of cobalt boom as demand for climate-friendly minerals skyrockets
Tuesday, Jan. 25
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Growing rift on Spokane Valley City Council? Committee assignment changes show divide between majority and minority
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Having fake COVID-19 vaccine card could become crime in Washington if bill passes Legislature
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100 years ago in Spokane: He was the marryin’ kind, and it landed him in prison
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Avista proposes 11% rise in electricity rates
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Costs of two-week shelter begin to add up; Spokane faces $500,000 bill for emergency program
Wednesday, Jan. 26
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Value Village property eyed for $5.25 million to offset downtown stadium parking losses
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What’s the Wordle of the day? New puzzle a fun brainteaser
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SPS to consider raising substitute teachers’ pay to $200 daily as shortage vexes district
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WSU study finds air pollution, brought on by heat and wildfires, is increasing in the West
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Counting down to fun: Cribbage clubs keep play lively throughout Spokane area
Thursday, Jan. 27
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Spokane County unemployment rate rises to 3.8% in December
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Inland Imaging CEO Steve Duvoisin announces retirement after 37 years with the company
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‘He became a hero’: Remains of Gonzaga alum, U.S. Navy pilot shot down in Vietnam return home after decades of uncertainty
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Weathercatch: How distant volcanic eruption triggered a shockwave in Inland Northwest
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Gardening:
Friday, Jan. 28
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Idaho Supreme Court upholds new legislative district map
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Interfering with first responders would become crime under bill
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New Spokane Valley mayor points to public safety, housing and roads as top priorities
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Washington’s arts and culture sector lost nearly $100M when COVID-19 pandemic hit
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Bridge collapses, drops city bus into Pittsburgh ravine
Saturday, Jan. 29
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Tony Messenger: Banning Toni Morrison book only proves her point about the discomfort of language
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U.S. judge won’t rein in federal wild horse roundup in Nevada
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State looks to increase funding for school support services
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Inslee’s bill to make lying about election results a crime gets first public hearing
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Bill to reform governor’s emergency powers gets hearing in Senate
Sunday, Jan. 30
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‘We’re just overwhelmed’: Boise homelessness services ask for help as numbers surge
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How does funding stack up for Idaho’s legislative seats? Find out with these searchable tables.
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Spokane Chiefs snap seven game losing streak with 5-4 win over Tri-Cities
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We the People: The founders created a Constitution that could be changed, but not easily
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‘Making the same mistakes’: COVID-19 outbreaks spread across Corrections facilities
Monday, Jan. 31
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100 years ago in Spokane: Silent film star Nell Shipman gets fan mail at Minnehaha studio
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Growth slows at end of 2021 in 19 countries that use euro
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Family frustrated after suspect in apartment complex shooting remains free, shooter claims self-defense
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Helping neighbors in need: Spokane’s Little Food Pantry sites grow as families juggle pandemic losses, inflation
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Fight over hospital safe-staffing standard continues in Legislature