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Women of the Year: Mary Stamp has spread the words of faith through the Fig Tree

Women of the Year: Mary Stamp has spread the words of faith through the Fig Tree

The name Mary Stamp, founder of the Fig Tree newspaper, is synonymous with religious news in the Spokane area. She has dedicated decades of her life to bringing forward ecumenical stories about houses of worship and faith leaders, doing everything from writing stories and laying out the pages.

Lego my Christmas tree: Longtime Christmas Tree Elegance couple’s latest creation sure to be a hit with the kiddos

New Jude Law film ‘The Order’ tells story of Coeur d’Alene FBI agent who hunted violent white supremacists in the 1980s

Groups come together to meet the hidden need of the Christmas Bureau: new kids pajamas

Two dead in fatal collision near White Bird, Idaho

Spin Control: Spokane voters sharply divided in presidential race again

Cool critters: Dark-eyed juncos mark the return of winter

Analysis: The story of WSU’s loss to Wyoming is the story of coach Jake Dickert’s recent teams

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Business

Experts: Tariff threat from Trump would increase costs of Spokane homes

Experts: Tariff threat from Trump would increase costs of Spokane homes

Sports

WSU parts ways with defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding after two seasons

WSU parts ways with defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding after two seasons

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Pacific Northwest

Cool critters: Dark-eyed juncos mark the return of winter

Cool critters: Dark-eyed juncos mark the return of winter

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TDS recognizes veterans in workforce, community

TDS recognizes veterans in workforce, community

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Nation/World

Biden issues a ‘full and unconditional pardon’ of his son Hunter Biden

Biden issues a ‘full and unconditional pardon’ of his son Hunter Biden

Education

Gonzaga Prep 'sets Spokane on fire' with annual holiday food drive, raising over 150,000 pounds for the holidays

Gonzaga Prep ‘sets Spokane on fire’ with annual holiday food drive, raising over 150,000 pounds for the holidays

A&E

Getting at the heart of American darkness, Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult go deeper than ever

Getting at the heart of American darkness, Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult go deeper than ever

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Local Government

STA will have two interim CEOs during leader search

STA will have two interim CEOs during leader search

Transportation

STA will have two interim CEOs during leader search

STA will have two interim CEOs during leader search

Outdoors

Outdoor recreation's economic impact grows again

Outdoor recreation’s economic impact grows again

Weather

Lake-effect snow buries parts of the Great Lakes, shuts down I-90

Lake-effect snow buries parts of the Great Lakes, shuts down I-90

Life

Yes, it is time to start planning your holiday cards

Yes, it is time to start planning your holiday cards

Public Safety

Two dead in fatal collision near White Bird, Idaho

Two dead in fatal collision near White Bird, Idaho

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Veteran journalist and Further Review author, designer talks serendipity and 'pure dumb luck' at Northwest Passages book club event

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This day in history: Country musician Homer Joy's song 'Streets of Bakersfield' recorded by Buck Owens

This day in history: Country musician Homer Joy’s song ‘Streets of Bakersfield’ recorded by Buck Owens

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