Monday, May 20, 2019 Spokane, Washington Est. May 19, 1883

Trees that are centuries old help tell story of Spokane

UPDATED: 6:45 a.m.

Spokane is home to a few of the state’s champion trees, and some of Eastern Washington’s oldest. Local plant and tree experts say the trees people cultivate, are also a way to learn about the community’s history.

Today’s Headlines

Ex-Zag Zach Collins proving he belongs in NBA

UPDATED: 11:39 p.m.

Students’ connection to Whitworth won’t end after graduation

UPDATED: 10:27 p.m.

Speaker stuns 2019 Morehouse grads, to pay off student debt

10:21 p.m.

Parade floats take home top Lilac Festival awards

UPDATED: 9:37 p.m.

After ‘Khan,’ William Shatner regales Spokane audience with stories and wit

UPDATED: 4:54 p.m.

‘The Voice’ contestant Jacob Maxwell returns home to Coeur d’Alene

4 a.m.

Bill Gates brings message of hope for total eradication of polio to Rotary International conference in Spokane

5 a.m.

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Crime/Public Safety

Second person in less than a month shot at Fifth and Fiske

UPDATED: 12:12 p.m.

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Second person in less than a month shot at Fifth and Fiske

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updated Second person in less than a month shot at Fifth and Fiske

Spokane

Getting There: Lobbyists may have more staying power than Infrastructure Week

UPDATED: 9:34 a.m.

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Getting There: Lobbyists may have more staying power than Infrastructure Week

UPDATED: 9:34 a.m.

updated Getting There: Lobbyists may have more staying power than Infrastructure Week

Spokane

Among Washington’s largest counties, Spokane County has the largest rate of drug felonies – and it’s not even close

UPDATED: 11:31 a.m.

News > Spokane

Among Washington’s largest counties, Spokane County has the largest rate of drug felonies – and it’s not even close

UPDATED: 11:31 a.m.

updated Among Washington’s largest counties, Spokane County has the largest rate of drug felonies – and it’s not even close

Spokane

Students’ connection to Whitworth won’t end after graduation

UPDATED: Sun., May 19, 2019, 10:27 p.m.

Sports

Ex-Zag Zach Collins proving he belongs in NBA

UPDATED: Sun., May 19, 2019, 11:39 p.m.

A&E

Christian Youth Theater’s ‘Newsies’ opens Friday at the Bing

Mon., May 20, 2019, 9:09 a.m.

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Pacific NW

Parade floats take home top Lilac Festival awards

UPDATED: Sun., May 19, 2019, 9:37 p.m.

Nation/World

Texas transgender woman seen in videotaped attack found dead

UPDATED: Mon., May 20, 2019, 11 a.m.

Public Safety

Second person in less than a month shot at Fifth and Fiske

UPDATED: Mon., May 20, 2019, 12:12 p.m.

Life

In the Garden: Create an oasis for pollinators

Sat., May 18, 2019, noon

Outdoors

Yellowstone’s Ledge Geyser roars to life after sitting quiet 3 years

Mon., May 20, 2019, 6 a.m.

Business

American distillers welcome end of tariffs in Canada, Mexico

UPDATED: Mon., May 20, 2019, 10:58 a.m.

Columnists

Paul Turner

Paul Turner: In the grip of climate change cynicism

Sun., May 19, 2019, 5 a.m.

Shawn Vestal

Shawn Vestal: Avista, whatever that means, should rename itself something meaningful. How about Washington Water Power?

Sun., May 19, 2019, 5 a.m.

Long reads

DNA testing gives Spokane woman a second surprise on her family tree

Sun., May 5, 2019, 5 a.m.

When visiting Cuba, forget the preconceptions

UPDATED: Wed., May 15, 2019, 1:20 p.m.

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