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'Be a good neighbor': After 43 years in elected offices throughout Spokane County, Sharon Colby steps down and shares a few life lessons

‘Be a good neighbor’: After 43 years in elected offices throughout Spokane County, Sharon Colby steps down and shares a few life lessons

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It was about 20 minutes after 7 on a crisp January morning in 1980, when Sharon Colby’s neighbor started beating on her door.

Under the desk: New UW study sheds light on student phone use during school

Alaska Airlines pilot says Boeing blamed him for door plug blowout

Former Van Halen front man David Lee Roth coming to Spokane Tribe Casino

Gonzaga rewind: Guards Adam Miller, Mario Saint-Supery return to form during opening WCC stretch

‘Everybody works but the empty lot’: Some Spokane leaders eye property tax reform to promote building

WSU reportedly hires Montana’s Justin Green as new RBs coach, Toledo’s Derek Sage as WRs and special teams coach

Getting There: Latino-led nonprofit launches bilingual driving school aiming to bridge language barriers, expand access

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Business

Amazon must face price gouging lawsuit, U.S. judge rules

Amazon must face price gouging lawsuit, U.S. judge rules

Sports

Gonzaga rewind: Guards Adam Miller, Mario Saint-Supery return to form during opening WCC stretch

Gonzaga rewind: Guards Adam Miller, Mario Saint-Supery return to form during opening WCC stretch

Pacific Northwest

After Maduro’s capture, Venezuelans in Washington state ask: ‘Should we be happy?’

After Maduro’s capture, Venezuelans in Washington state ask: ‘Should we be happy?’

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Returning to the ranch: Roy’s stroke survival story

Returning to the ranch: Roy’s stroke survival story

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Nation/World

Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to U.S. narcotics charges

Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to U.S. narcotics charges

Education

Under the desk: New UW study sheds light on student phone use during school

Under the desk: New UW study sheds light on student phone use during school

A&E

The MAC to debut new horse sculpture next week

The MAC to debut new horse sculpture next week

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Government

Health experts criticize Trump administration's slashing of childhood vaccination recommendations

Health experts criticize Trump administration’s slashing of childhood vaccination recommendations

Transportation

Getting There: Lime scooters remain on Spokane's streets this winter

Getting There: Lime scooters remain on Spokane’s streets this winter

Outdoors

Conservancy buys land along St. Joe River

Conservancy buys land along St. Joe River

Weather

This state had the most lightning strikes last year, says a new report

This state had the most lightning strikes last year, says a new report

Life

Ask Dr. Universe: Everybody asks – what came first, the chicken or the egg?

Ask Dr. Universe: Everybody asks – what came first, the chicken or the egg?

Public Safety

Court docs: Woman charged with vehicular homicide was drunkenly driving 80 mph seconds before the South Hill crash

Court docs: Woman charged with vehicular homicide was drunkenly driving 80 mph seconds before the South Hill crash

Science & Tech

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at US factory beginning 2028

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at US factory beginning 2028

Northwest Passages Book Club

Northwest Passages: 'Cozy fantasy' author Travis Baldree found success by mixing in personal experiences

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Northwest Passages: ‘Cozy fantasy’ author Travis Baldree found success by mixing in personal experiences

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Columnists

This day in history: Why a World War I veteran was denied membership in the American Legion. Plus, an angry crowd swarmed Spokane City Council

This day in history: Why a World War I veteran was denied membership in the American Legion. Plus, an angry crowd swarmed Spokane City Council

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