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A couple in northeast Washington spent 30 years restoring a neglected tree farm. Last month, they donated it for research

A couple in northeast Washington spent 30 years restoring a neglected tree farm. Last month, they donated it for research

CHEWELAH – In 1992, Lynn and Becky Miner bought 100 acres of land with plans to build a log home and start a tree farm – despite not knowing anything about forestry.

Music brings special touch to the Christmas Bureau

Governor proposes $800 million in cuts as part of budget proposal

Updated 11:41 a.m.

Every dollar helps Christmas Bureau provide toys, books and food vouchers

Teens sentenced for punching, shooting man outside Spokane apartment over vape pen

Bloomsday Perennial: Martin Kittredge won’t let his knees keep him from the finish

Ferguson expresses support for income tax on millionaires in Washington

Updated 10:49 a.m.

Newport hospital assessment shows need for more space as demand grows

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Business

GameStop closes only store in the city of its headquarters in North Texas

GameStop closes only store in the city of its headquarters in North Texas

Updated 11:44 a.m.

Sports

Reports: WSU set to hire Matt Miller as new offensive coordinator, plus other staff additions

Reports: WSU set to hire Matt Miller as new offensive coordinator, plus other staff additions

Updated 58 minutes ago

Pacific Northwest

Anticipating early 2026 opening, Oregon seeks to block potential Newport ICE facility

Anticipating early 2026 opening, Oregon seeks to block potential Newport ICE facility

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Why Pacific Northwest farmers depend on Snake River dams

Why Pacific Northwest farmers depend on Snake River dams

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Nation/World

Washington’s homeless hide in plain sight, growing sicker and costing taxpayers more

Washington’s homeless hide in plain sight, growing sicker and costing taxpayers more

Updated 10:35 a.m.

Education

WSU researchers, including 'Dr. Christmas Tree,' are chipping in on a multi-million dollar project to develop the ideal Christmas tree

WSU researchers, including ‘Dr. Christmas Tree,’ are chipping in on a multi-million dollar project to develop the ideal Christmas tree

A&E

Snoopy is everywhere right now — from jewelry to pimple patches. Why?

Snoopy is everywhere right now — from jewelry to pimple patches. Why?

Updated 10:43 a.m.

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Government

Governor proposes $800 million in cuts as part of budget proposal

Governor proposes $800 million in cuts as part of budget proposal

Updated 11:41 a.m.

Transportation

Ferguson proposes $2.1 billion 'first step' to improve aging, neglected infrastructure

Ferguson proposes $2.1 billion ‘first step’ to improve aging, neglected infrastructure

Outdoors

Winter surf: Spokane paddler hunts waves in high water

Winter surf: Spokane paddler hunts waves in high water

Weather

A not-so white Christmas forecast for the Spokane region

A not-so white Christmas forecast for the Spokane region

Life

Community Cookbook: A brief Christmas tale paired with some holiday breakfast ideas

Community Cookbook: A brief Christmas tale paired with some holiday breakfast ideas

Public Safety

Teens sentenced for punching, shooting man outside Spokane apartment over vape pen

Teens sentenced for punching, shooting man outside Spokane apartment over vape pen

Science & Tech

A couple in northeast Washington spent 30 years restoring a neglected tree farm. Last month, they donated it for research

A couple in northeast Washington spent 30 years restoring a neglected tree farm. Last month, they donated it for research

Northwest Passages Book Club

Northwest Passages: 'Cozy fantasy' author Travis Baldree found success by mixing in personal experiences

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Northwest Passages: ‘Cozy fantasy’ author Travis Baldree found success by mixing in personal experiences

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Columnists

This day in history: A former mining tycoon shared his sad tale of financial ruin, offering some hard-earned advice

This day in history: A former mining tycoon shared his sad tale of financial ruin, offering some hard-earned advice

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