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'Ambivalence' or 'strategic ambiguity'? Washington congressmen have different takes on Trump's approach to Israel-Iran war

‘Ambivalence’ or ‘strategic ambiguity’? Washington congressmen have different takes on Trump’s approach to Israel-Iran war

WASHINGTON – As a candidate, President Donald Trump promised to end wars around the world – or at least end U.S. involvement in them – but the war between Israel and Iran that began last week has prompted a more complicated response from the American leader.

Some misdemeanor charges of those arrested at Spokane’s ICE protest are dismissed due to jurisdiction issue

Motorcyclist hit by carjacker dies from injuries

Brown’s camping ordinance remains in limbo after council rejects then revives the controversial Prop 1 replacement

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

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

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

Tennessee can ban gender transition care for minors, Supreme Court says

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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

Sports

Spokane MMA fighter Melissa Amaya to headline Thursday's Combate Female event in front of husband, family

Spokane MMA fighter Melissa Amaya to headline Thursday’s Combate Female event in front of husband, family

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

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

'An American Dream': Grammy Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ready to say goodbye on farewell tour stopping in Spokane

‘An American Dream’: Grammy Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ready to say goodbye on farewell tour stopping in Spokane

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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

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

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

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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