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Peperzak Middle School honors its 101-year-old namesake and Holocaust survivor with a dedication ceremony for a sapling from Anne Frank's tree

Peperzak Middle School honors its 101-year-old namesake and Holocaust survivor with a dedication ceremony for a sapling from Anne Frank’s tree

About a hundred people gathered at Peperzak Middle School Saturday to commemorate a new addition to its exterior: a horse chestnut sapling standing a few feet tall, upheld from gusts of wind by wooden stakes and protected by a fenced barrier.

1 injured Sunday in crash that blocked U.S. Highway 395 north of Deer Park

Protesters rally at Red Wagon against Iran War

U.S. warplanes strike three Iranian nuclear sites in sweeping attack

As Gonzaga phases out of its Nembhard Era, Mark Few’s point-guard-in-waiting has been working quietly – and diligently – behind the scenes

Brown promises something ‘better than Prop 1’ as Spokane homeless camping proposal faces setback

How the knowledge and experiences of this former Spokane firefighter have made a difference across the Northwest

Welcome to the smallest town in Washington, population: 50

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Business

The Dirt: Spokane officials seek to update multiple facilities

The Dirt: Spokane officials seek to update multiple facilities

Sports

A Grip on Sports: Maybe it's finally time to let go of that anti-Thunder grudge and just embrace the fact Seattle won an NBA title that is still the area's to own

A Grip on Sports: Maybe it’s finally time to let go of that anti-Thunder grudge and just embrace the fact Seattle won an NBA title that is still the area’s to own

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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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Hydropower remains essential to affordable, reliable electricity in Idaho

Hydropower remains essential to affordable, reliable electricity in Idaho

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Nation/World

U.S. officials detail Iran bombing raid, noting ‘limited’ attack for now

U.S. officials detail Iran bombing raid, noting ‘limited’ attack for now

Education

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

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

A&E

Concert review: Opener Kassi Ashton, headliner Jon Pardi together gave high-energy crowd at Northern Quest quality country show

Concert review: Opener Kassi Ashton, headliner Jon Pardi together gave high-energy crowd at Northern Quest quality country show

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Local Government

Wellesley Road improvements aimed at smoother rides, improved EVHS access and pedestrian safety

Wellesley Road improvements aimed at smoother rides, improved EVHS access and pedestrian safety

Transportation

Wellesley Road improvements aimed at smoother rides, improved EVHS access and pedestrian safety

Wellesley Road improvements aimed at smoother rides, improved EVHS access and pedestrian safety

Outdoors

Walleye run: Chasing Long Lake's toothy and tasty predators

Walleye run: Chasing Long Lake’s toothy and tasty predators

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Weather

Weather to cool significantly as Spokane sees steady rain this weekend

Weather to cool significantly as Spokane sees steady rain this weekend

Life

The Native stories behind Raven that led to one man's glasswork, now on display at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

The Native stories behind Raven that led to one man’s glasswork, now on display at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

Public Safety

Nine Mile Falls woman reflects on her gentle, kind horse who was shot in the head on her property

Nine Mile Falls woman reflects on her gentle, kind horse who was shot in the head on her property

Pacific Northwest

Cool critters: Swimming snakes are in waters near you

Cool critters: Swimming snakes are in waters near you

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

Columnists

Faith and Values: Laughter is the best coping medicine

Faith and Values: Laughter is the best coping medicine

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