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Washington State University shock physics researchers to continue overseeing national lab facility to tune of $32.5 million

Washington State University shock physics researchers to continue overseeing national lab facility to tune of $32.5 million

In 1954, Washington State University professor William Band bumped into George Duvall, considered the father of American shock wave science, at an industry get-together in Seattle.

He bought at least 140 iPads from Targets in Eastern Washington. What he returned were fakes

Updated 9:22 a.m.

Cantwell, researchers lament Trump administrations calls to halve funding for National Science Foundation

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

Man convicted of Spokane Valley murder sentenced to 30 years in prison for separate drug trafficking operation

Frontier begins flights from Spokane International Airport

‘Anger and aggression’ with direction: Punk music fest brings the mosh pit to Moscow

Cooler weather giving way to hot Memorial Day forecast

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Frontier begins flights from Spokane International Airport

Frontier begins flights from Spokane International Airport

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'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

Pacific Northwest

Lawsuit filed in Missoula over toxic metals found in aerial fire retardant

Lawsuit filed in Missoula over toxic metals found in aerial fire retardant

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Statewide and regional programs supporting rural behavioral health in Washington state

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Trump backs off ceasefire after call with Putin, letting fighting rage on

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Washington State University shock physics researchers to continue overseeing national lab facility to tune of $32.5 million

Washington State University shock physics researchers to continue overseeing national lab facility to tune of $32.5 million

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

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

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

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

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

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Cooler weather giving way to hot Memorial Day forecast

Cooler weather giving way to hot Memorial Day forecast

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How I got hooked on tinned fish

How I got hooked on tinned fish

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He bought at least 140 iPads from Targets in Eastern Washington. What he returned were fakes

He bought at least 140 iPads from Targets in Eastern Washington. What he returned were fakes

Updated 9:22 a.m.

Science & Tech

Cantwell, researchers lament Trump administrations calls to halve funding for National Science Foundation

Cantwell, researchers lament Trump administrations calls to halve funding for National Science Foundation

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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: The Sheraton Hotel's grand opening came with some post-Expo controversy

This day in history: The Sheraton Hotel’s grand opening came with some post-Expo controversy

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