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Fairchild tankers could be tapped, if not already, to support potential U.S. missions in Israel-Iran conflict

Fairchild tankers could be tapped, if not already, to support potential U.S. missions in Israel-Iran conflict

Updated 39 minutes ago

The U.S. has moved dozens of air refueling tankers to European air bases in response to the Israel-Iran conflict, including some KC-135 Stratotankers that could be based out of Fairchild Air Force Base near Airway Heights.

On way to Hooptown Hall of Fame, Heather Bowman laid the groundwork for Gonzaga women’s basketball and became a hometown hero

West Valley Spanish teacher continues to defend choice to read the ‘N-Word’ in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at gathering on Juneteenth

‘A celebration of life’: Spokane to celebrate World Refugee Day as war on immigration rages

Yoga Day celebration moved indoors to Southside Community Center

Garland District church renovates office space into short-term rental for health workers in Spokane

Spokatopia biking event celebrates 10 years this weekend by getting back to basics

Updated 14 minutes ago

Newsweek names Jedi Alliance among the Top 15 arcades in the nation

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Business

Cyberattack on grocery supplier reveals fragility of US food supply

Cyberattack on grocery supplier reveals fragility of US food supply

Sports

On way to Hooptown Hall of Fame, Heather Bowman laid the groundwork for Gonzaga women's basketball and became a hometown hero

On way to Hooptown Hall of Fame, Heather Bowman laid the groundwork for Gonzaga women’s basketball and became a hometown hero

2025 Graduates

Rogers High School: Marcus Erlinso found friends, perseverence and healing on the football field

Rogers High School: Marcus Erlinso found friends, perseverence and healing on the football field

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Chef Estevan Ruiz helps wow residents of Gallery at Spokane

Chef Estevan Ruiz helps wow residents of Gallery at Spokane

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Nation/World

Trump gave Iran an ultimatum but has made no final decision on war

Trump gave Iran an ultimatum but has made no final decision on war

Education

Where kids can eat free in and around Spokane this summer

Where kids can eat free in and around Spokane this summer

A&E

Spokane's Ryan McComb took his comedy routine to the South and beyond; and he says his hometown's stage is still 'one of the best'

Spokane’s Ryan McComb took his comedy routine to the South and beyond; and he says his hometown’s stage is still ‘one of the best’

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Local Government

Spokane County jurisdictions to receive nearly $5 million as part of latest opioid settlement

Spokane County jurisdictions to receive nearly $5 million as part of latest opioid settlement

Transportation

State and local officials recommit to 2030 opening of North Spokane Corridor

State and local officials recommit to 2030 opening of North Spokane Corridor

Outdoors

Loon Lake kokanee crash a mystery

Loon Lake kokanee crash a mystery

Weather

Hurricane Erick moves inland after reaching Mexico as a Category 3 storm

Hurricane Erick moves inland after reaching Mexico as a Category 3 storm

Life

How I learned to stop stressing and just have people over for dinner

How I learned to stop stressing and just have people over for dinner

Public Safety

Motorcyclist hit by carjacker dies from injuries

Motorcyclist hit by carjacker dies from injuries

Pacific Northwest

I-5 tolls one step closer to reality with bills signed in Washington, Oregon

I-5 tolls one step closer to reality with bills signed in Washington, Oregon

Northwest Passages Book Club

"Storybook Ending" by Moira Macdonald

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“Storybook Ending” by Moira Macdonald

June 24, 2025, 7 p.m.

Gonzaga Univesrity - Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center - Recital Hall 211 E Desmet Ave Spokane, WA 99202

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This day in history: The last of the Snake River Dams was dedicated. Petrified forest of oaks located near Fort Spokane

This day in history: The last of the Snake River Dams was dedicated. Petrified forest of oaks located near Fort Spokane

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