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Spokane ICE protester trial: Were they bad decisions or was it a conspiracy?

Spokane ICE protester trial: Were they bad decisions or was it a conspiracy?

Updated 10:31 p.m.

The actions of three protesters on trial this week in Spokane were chaotic in the minds of their defense attorneys. But prosecutors believe their tactics amounted to a conspiracy.

Judge again finds Mead School District liable in hazing lawsuit

Updated 9:28 p.m.

Erin Brockovich urges ‘sticktoitiveness’ to fix Spokane problems in Women Helping Women gala speech

Updated 10:12 p.m.

Spokane Cocktail Week brings the best of bartending and boozy brands to the public

12 a.m.

As diesel prices climb, the drivers at one Spokane County school district are outsourcing to Idaho for bus fuel

Spokane council approves another $650,000 to fight six lawsuits on Monday

Dishman Hills members share concerns about merger with Inland Northwest Land Conservancy

50 goats, pickleball and queer Marxism: Potential jurors in Spokane’s ICE protesters trial offer quirky, sometimes politically charged comments

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Business

Home Depot flags choppy demand for large remodels as housing affordability bites

Home Depot flags choppy demand for large remodels as housing affordability bites

Updated 9:45 p.m.

Sports

Hooptown goes Hollywood: Luke Hristou to premier revamped 'Real Rat' pilot at Garland Theater Thursday

Hooptown goes Hollywood: Luke Hristou to premier revamped ‘Real Rat’ pilot at Garland Theater Thursday

Updated 10:04 p.m.

Pacific Northwest

Oregon prepares for a challenging summer of water shortages and high fire risk

Oregon prepares for a challenging summer of water shortages and high fire risk

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Nation/World

Teens suspected in mosque shooting met online, where they were radicalized, FBI says

Teens suspected in mosque shooting met online, where they were radicalized, FBI says

Updated 9:40 p.m.

Education

Cheney Public Schools starts construction on new elementary school in Airway Heights

Cheney Public Schools starts construction on new elementary school in Airway Heights

A&E

Movie review: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu': The Force is dull in this one

Movie review: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: The Force is dull in this one

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Government

Patty Murray rages against $1.8 billion 'slush fund' to pay Trump allies, while Washington Republicans voice cautious support

Patty Murray rages against $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ to pay Trump allies, while Washington Republicans voice cautious support

Updated 10:12 p.m.

Transportation

U.S. House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

U.S. House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

Outdoors

Hen-crazed gobblers turn hunt into spot-and-stalk adventure

Hen-crazed gobblers turn hunt into spot-and-stalk adventure

Weather

Large wildfire burns Santa Rosa Island, endangering ‘gem of California coast’

Large wildfire burns Santa Rosa Island, endangering ‘gem of California coast’

Life

Spokane Cocktail Week brings the best of bartending and boozy brands to the public

Spokane Cocktail Week brings the best of bartending and boozy brands to the public

12 a.m.

Public Safety

Spokane ICE protester trial: Were they bad decisions or was it a conspiracy?

Spokane ICE protester trial: Were they bad decisions or was it a conspiracy?

Updated 10:31 p.m.

Science & Tech

When tornado weather hits, these scientists break out the colored pencils

When tornado weather hits, these scientists break out the colored pencils

Northwest Passages Book Club

Craig Johnson - The Brothers McKay

Upcoming Event:

Craig Johnson - The Brothers McKay

May 26, 2026, 7 p.m.

The Garland Theater 924 W Garland Ave Spokane, WA

Puzzles and Games

Columnists

This day in history: Metric system would rule in Spokane classrooms. Messenger fired 5 shots at auto pirates

This day in history: Metric system would rule in Spokane classrooms. Messenger fired 5 shots at auto pirates

12:15 a.m.

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