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Almost 30-year dream could soon be realized for Spokane Valley man as ‘referee bill’ heads to governor’s desk

Almost 30-year dream could soon be realized for Spokane Valley man as ‘referee bill’ heads to governor’s desk

When a 190-pound high school wrestler head -butted Spokane Valley’s Bob West while he was officiating a Colville wrestling match in 1996, he knew it was the end of his 35-year referee career.

Potentially damaging wind event hitting Spokane region Wednesday night

Gonzaga women reclaim WCC Tournament crown with 76-66 win over Oregon State

Legislator to introduce resolution honoring late coach after Colfax basketball championship

Bloomsday Perennial: Sally Rennebohm-Lutz is ‘grateful for every one I can make’

Why conservative media personalities were denied press access to Washington’s House floor

Hey, Jody Allen: Here’s an exciting bid for the Seattle Seahawks from the part of Washington that really matters

Next year’s March Madness likely to be even madder: The Washington Legislature approved a bill allowing betting on in-state college teams

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Business

US gasoline prices surpass $3.50 a gallon at the pumps as Iran war rages on

US gasoline prices surpass $3.50 a gallon at the pumps as Iran war rages on

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Sports

Gonzaga's Graham Ike in rarefied air with second WCC MOP honor: 'Arguably the best low-post scorer in college basketball' | Rewind

Gonzaga’s Graham Ike in rarefied air with second WCC MOP honor: ‘Arguably the best low-post scorer in college basketball’ | Rewind

Updated 3:14 p.m.

Pacific Northwest

Potentially damaging wind event hitting Spokane region Wednesday night

Potentially damaging wind event hitting Spokane region Wednesday night

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Nation/World

U.S. at fault in strike on school in Iran, preliminary inquiry says

U.S. at fault in strike on school in Iran, preliminary inquiry says

Updated 1:01 p.m.

Education

Almost 30-year dream could soon be realized for Spokane Valley man as ‘referee bill’ heads to governor’s desk

Almost 30-year dream could soon be realized for Spokane Valley man as ‘referee bill’ heads to governor’s desk

A&E

Arnold Schwarzenegger, 78, ready to reprise ‘Conan’ role

Arnold Schwarzenegger, 78, ready to reprise ‘Conan’ role

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Government

'Truly historic': The Washington House approved an income tax on millionaires after a marathon debate

‘Truly historic’: The Washington House approved an income tax on millionaires after a marathon debate

Transportation

A family grieves amid pedestrian safety improvements at an intersection where their daughter was killed

A family grieves amid pedestrian safety improvements at an intersection where their daughter was killed

Outdoors

Forest road north of Sandpoint reopens after flood damage

Forest road north of Sandpoint reopens after flood damage

Updated 2:20 p.m.

Weather

Potentially damaging wind event hitting Spokane region Wednesday night

Potentially damaging wind event hitting Spokane region Wednesday night

Life

Holden Village reopening awaits federal funding for flooding, mudslide repairs; slim staff maintains grounds in interim

Holden Village reopening awaits federal funding for flooding, mudslide repairs; slim staff maintains grounds in interim

Public Safety

A cancer-stricken Spokane man died days after being jailed for attacking his wife. His family says the violence was a symptom

A cancer-stricken Spokane man died days after being jailed for attacking his wife. His family says the violence was a symptom

Science & Tech

United Launch Alliance tapped to provide replacement Artemis stages after revamp

United Launch Alliance tapped to provide replacement Artemis stages after revamp

Northwest Passages Book Club

Book review: 'North of Ordinary' shows a survivor who lives on her own terms

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Book review: ‘North of Ordinary’ shows a survivor who lives on her own terms

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Columnists

This day in history: Chamber pulled plug on Miss Spokane contest. Liberty Lake resort set for big improvements

This day in history: Chamber pulled plug on Miss Spokane contest. Liberty Lake resort set for big improvements

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