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Baumgartner calls on RFK Jr. to reopen Spokane research lab focused on safety for miners, wildland firefighters

Baumgartner calls on RFK Jr. to reopen Spokane research lab focused on safety for miners, wildland firefighters

Updated 5:27 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Rep. Michael Baumgartner sent a letter to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday asking him to reverse course and reopen an office in Spokane that conducts research on workplace safety for miners, farmworkers and wildland firefighters.

As Trump seeks to defund NPR and PBS over ‘woke propaganda,’ Inland Northwest public broadcasters appeal to Congress and the public

‘Some people would have given up’: The Kettle Falls Historical Center reopens after it closed 2 years ago from flood damage

Up to $180,000 awarded to Spokane woman whose home was hit by sliding firetruck

Updated 44 minutes ago

Supreme Court rules to revoke deportation protections for Venezuelans; Spokane leaders raise concern over decision

What a prostate cancer diagnosis like Biden’s means for patients

County Commissioner Al French believes it’s too early to count out tech hub funding

Eight displaced in Hillyard apartment fire

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Business

Frontier begins flights from Spokane International Airport

Frontier begins flights from Spokane International Airport

Updated 5:54 p.m.

Sports

'Couldn't ask for a better basketball weekend.' Gonzaga asst. Stephen Gentry gets 'Nembhard fix' during recent Midwest trip

‘Couldn’t ask for a better basketball weekend.’ Gonzaga asst. Stephen Gentry gets ‘Nembhard fix’ during recent Midwest trip

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Pacific Northwest

As Trump seeks to defund NPR and PBS over 'woke propaganda,' Inland Northwest public broadcasters appeal to Congress and the public

As Trump seeks to defund NPR and PBS over ‘woke propaganda,’ Inland Northwest public broadcasters appeal to Congress and the public

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Bridging the digital divide in Spokane County

Bridging the digital divide in Spokane County

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Washington man detained in Venezuela for several months is released

Washington man detained in Venezuela for several months is released

Updated 17 minutes ago

Education

Despite federal government targeting DEI programs, cultural graduations continue to empower, honor Spokane grads

Despite federal government targeting DEI programs, cultural graduations continue to empower, honor Spokane grads

A&E

'Superman,' 'Fantastic Four' and more summer 2025 movies to watch

‘Superman,’ ‘Fantastic Four’ and more summer 2025 movies to watch

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Local Government

Spokane Councilwoman Lili Navarrete's resignation effective June 30

Spokane Councilwoman Lili Navarrete’s resignation effective June 30

Transportation

Ferguson signs bill to require speed-limiting devices for habitual speeders in Washington

Ferguson signs bill to require speed-limiting devices for habitual speeders in Washington

Outdoors

WA governor signs hunting, fishing fee increases into law; Discover Pass price also rising

WA governor signs hunting, fishing fee increases into law; Discover Pass price also rising

Weather

Heavy rains fall as storm surges from Florida to Virginia

Life

How I got hooked on tinned fish

How I got hooked on tinned fish

Public Safety

Eight displaced in Hillyard apartment fire

Eight displaced in Hillyard apartment fire

Science & Tech

County Commissioner Al French believes it's too early to count out tech hub funding

County Commissioner Al French believes it’s too early to count out tech hub funding

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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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This day in history: Half of downtown Nespelem destroyed by fire. Businesses opposed proposed doubling of Spokane parking meter rates

This day in history: Half of downtown Nespelem destroyed by fire. Businesses opposed proposed doubling of Spokane parking meter rates

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