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Democrats on Spokane County Commission to pitch moratorium on data centers

Democrats on Spokane County Commission to pitch moratorium on data centers

A pair of Spokane County commissioners are looking to ease concerns that a data center with heavy electricity needs will settle in the region without community scrutiny.

Wildfires plague Eastern Washington, including Colville Reservation

Spokane man arrested for impersonating law enforcement in Kittitas County

Sandpoint business owners, residents and tourists divided on suspension of parking kiosks in downtown streets

Missing 13-year-old girl found safe

AI-generated images fool Spokane city officials twice in six days

Waste and water line installation brings utility to Seven Mile communities

Lightning-sparked Kaiser Canyon fire grows to more than 62,000 acres

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Business

Newly retired couples may lose $16,900/year in Social Security in 2033

Newly retired couples may lose $16,900/year in Social Security in 2033

Updated 12:15 p.m.

Sports

A Grip on Sports: The Big Sky preseason poll reflects the reality of FCS football and our thirst for the sport's arrival

A Grip on Sports: The Big Sky preseason poll reflects the reality of FCS football and our thirst for the sport’s arrival

Pacific Northwest

Jimothy’s odyssey inspires a burst of Seattle pop art, tattoos and more

Jimothy’s odyssey inspires a burst of Seattle pop art, tattoos and more

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Why Pacific Northwest farmers depend on Snake River dams

Why Pacific Northwest farmers depend on Snake River dams

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Nation/World

United probing incident after employee's ICE threat caught on video

United probing incident after employee’s ICE threat caught on video

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Education

States try new measures to get chronically absent students back to class

States try new measures to get chronically absent students back to class

A&E

Spokane Buddhist Temple hosting traditional Japanese Obon Festival

Spokane Buddhist Temple hosting traditional Japanese Obon Festival

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Government

Democrats on Spokane County Commission to pitch moratorium on data centers

Democrats on Spokane County Commission to pitch moratorium on data centers

Transportation

Sandpoint business owners, residents and tourists divided on suspension of parking kiosks in downtown streets

Sandpoint business owners, residents and tourists divided on suspension of parking kiosks in downtown streets

Outdoors

Tucannon River revival: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to share floodplain and lake rehabilitation plan with the public

Tucannon River revival: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to share floodplain and lake rehabilitation plan with the public

12:28 p.m.

Weather

Tropical depression spins across Gulf, expected to bring high winds, heavy rains

Tropical depression spins across Gulf, expected to bring high winds, heavy rains

Life

Spokane River's health has undergone massive transformations over the years, with many pollutants and cleanup efforts

Spokane River’s health has undergone massive transformations over the years, with many pollutants and cleanup efforts

Public Safety

Spokane man arrested for impersonating law enforcement in Kittitas County

Spokane man arrested for impersonating law enforcement in Kittitas County

Science & Tech

Meet the urban biologist protecting Dallas' bald eagles

Meet the urban biologist protecting Dallas’ bald eagles

Northwest Passages Book Club

Kendra Langford Shaw to visit Spokane to discuss debut novel, boom and bust cycle of arctic treasure hunting

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Kendra Langford Shaw to visit Spokane to discuss debut novel, boom and bust cycle of arctic treasure hunting

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This day in history: Four men were killed in car that drove into Fernan Lake. Second National Indian Congress started with speeches

This day in history: Four men were killed in car that drove into Fernan Lake. Second National Indian Congress started with speeches

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