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As Spokane city pools open, officials push levy to help with maintenance

As Spokane city pools open, officials push levy to help with maintenance

With a busy and hot opening week for Spokane city pools, Parks and Recreation encouraged voters to pass an upcoming levy that would help support maintenance costs for the free pools.

Local Flavors from a local family: Egger family continues legacy in South Perry eatery

Carjacking killer and motorcyclist victim identified

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

Updated 10:53 a.m.

Fire crews knock down ‘suspicious’ fires in Latah Valley

Police question man seen walking away from last month’s South Hill fires

Where kids can eat free in and around Spokane this summer

Concerns over scams lead to ban of crypto kiosks in city of Spokane

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Business

Social Security on track to run out of money by 2034, trustees say

Social Security on track to run out of money by 2034, trustees say

Updated 12:55 p.m.

Sports

'Sadly, there are probably more to come': Former WSU track and field coaches, athletes react to program cuts

‘Sadly, there are probably more to come’: Former WSU track and field coaches, athletes react to program cuts

2025 Graduates

On Track Academy: After working on his own mental health, Miles Day worked to help others

On Track Academy: After working on his own mental health, Miles Day worked to help others

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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

Updated 21 minutes ago

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

Concert review: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue spread the funk

Concert review: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue spread the funk

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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

Updated 10:53 a.m.

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

Updated 2 minutes ago

Weather

Alaska just issued its first-ever heat advisory. Here’s why.

Alaska just issued its first-ever heat advisory. Here’s why.

Life

Local Flavors from a local family: Egger family continues legacy in South Perry eatery

Local Flavors from a local family: Egger family continues legacy in South Perry eatery

Public Safety

Police question man seen walking away from last month's South Hill fires

Police question man seen walking away from last month’s South Hill fires

Pacific Northwest

Cool critters: Happy Father's Day to our region's underground owl dads

Cool critters: Happy Father’s Day to our region’s underground owl dads

Northwest Passages Book Club

"Storybook Ending" by Moira Macdonald

Upcoming Event:

“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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Columnists

This day in history: Ford gives Spokane pavilion. Cops bust 'dope-drunk' club of women

This day in history: Ford gives Spokane pavilion. Cops bust ‘dope-drunk’ club of women

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