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Washington coaching legend Jim Lambright's brain donation pays dividends to CTE research years after death

Washington coaching legend Jim Lambright’s brain donation pays dividends to CTE research years after death

Lambright died on March 29, 2020, at age 77, following a decadelong battle with dementia. His children, Kris and Eric Lambright, suspected Jim’s deterioration was due to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — a neurodegenerative disease found in former athletes, military veterans and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma.

Gonzaga’s Andrew Nembhard, Drew Timme combine for 47 points to cap impressive NBA Draft Combine

Updated 5:40 p.m.

The Spokane Lilac Festival’s armed forces torchlight parade is back with ‘Our Town’ theme

25-foot flames burn north Spokane Home Depot’s home and garden aisle

Updated 33 minutes ago

‘That’s farming’: After facing drought last year, Washington farmers contend with cold delaying crops in the new season

Don Kardong Bridge near Gonzaga University to close next week for major repair project largely paid for with COVID-19 relief funds

Congress approves $40 billion in aid to Ukraine as bipartisan vote splits Northwest Republicans

Three new Spokane County commissioner candidates highlight penultimate day of filing week

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Business

Deere plunges with high farming costs denting gear demand

Deere plunges with high farming costs denting gear demand

Updated 7:17 p.m.

Sports

Gonzaga's Andrew Nembhard, Drew Timme combine for 47 points to cap impressive NBA Draft Combine

Gonzaga’s Andrew Nembhard, Drew Timme combine for 47 points to cap impressive NBA Draft Combine

Updated 5:40 p.m.

Pacific Northwest

Inslee cancels parole for man who killed 3 in tavern robbery

Inslee cancels parole for man who killed 3 in tavern robbery

Updated 28 minutes ago

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Nation/World

African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, U.S.

African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, U.S.

Updated 4:59 p.m.

Education

North Central students find their voices for change

North Central students find their voices for change

Local Government

Mike Ormsby to retire as Spokane city attorney

Mike Ormsby to retire as Spokane city attorney

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Dwight Yoakam, Bret Michaels and 'I Love the '90s' announced at Northern Quest

Dwight Yoakam, Bret Michaels and ‘I Love the ‘90s’ announced at Northern Quest

Updated 7:16 p.m.

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Outdoors

Mackinaw trout can grow to monstrous proportions, but their bite – and their fight – can seem underwhelming

Mackinaw trout can grow to monstrous proportions, but their bite – and their fight – can seem underwhelming

COVID-19

As overtime costs mount, some Spokane City Council members mull asking to rehire unvaccinated firefighters

As overtime costs mount, some Spokane City Council members mull asking to rehire unvaccinated firefighters

Life

Spokane Fire Department adds EMS pediatric tools for baby and child emergency care

Spokane Fire Department adds EMS pediatric tools for baby and child emergency care

Public Safety

Park Tower's 9th floor catches fire for second consecutive month in downtown Spokane

Park Tower’s 9th floor catches fire for second consecutive month in downtown Spokane

Crisis in Ukraine

Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol

Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol

Updated 21 minutes ago

2022 Election

Three new Spokane County commissioner candidates highlight penultimate day of filing week

Three new Spokane County commissioner candidates highlight penultimate day of filing week

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Eileen Garvin's 'The Music of Bees' deserves the buzz

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