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'Never seen anything like it': Spokane Valley kids receive award after saving man from drowning in hotel pool

‘Never seen anything like it’: Spokane Valley kids receive award after saving man from drowning in hotel pool

Four kids were playing in the Mirabeau Park Hotel in Spokane Valley last month when someone started screaming. A man, who was snorkeling minutes earlier, was face down in the pool.

Martin Luther King Jr. Center unveils new ‘microgrid’ to ensure consistent community power access

Spokane congressional candidate who paid a rival for help drops out days after filing

Former Gonzaga star Brandon Clarke dies at 29: ‘He was a true legend’

‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ author talks writing beginnings, bestselling book, Netflix movie

Moscow man gets 17½ years in prison for child porn

Man sentenced to 20 years for large fentanyl trafficking operation

Vehicle flips in downtown collision at First and Monroe

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Business

Spokane police chief apologizes for not notifying businesses before removing viaduct parking

Spokane police chief apologizes for not notifying businesses before removing viaduct parking

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Sports

A Grip on Sports: When even sports has a day that reminds us how fragile life can be, it makes sense to hold on to those around us as tight as possible

A Grip on Sports: When even sports has a day that reminds us how fragile life can be, it makes sense to hold on to those around us as tight as possible

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Pacific Northwest

To move a 40-ton fin whale carcass, Samish Island finds a way

To move a 40-ton fin whale carcass, Samish Island finds a way

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Will we have a white Christmas? Even if it doesn’t snow, it can be

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Nation/World

Iran war truce fragile as US rejects Tehran’s latest offer

Iran war truce fragile as US rejects Tehran’s latest offer

Education

U.S. schools face a crisis as the number of children drops

U.S. schools face a crisis as the number of children drops

A&E

Broadway Spokane bringing '& Juliet,' 'The Sound of Music,' 'The Great Gatsby' and more to FICA

Broadway Spokane bringing ‘& Juliet,’ ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘The Great Gatsby’ and more to FICA

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Government

Spokane County leaders enact new code on private camping to combat nuisance properties, 'human waste, trash or drug paraphernalia'

Spokane County leaders enact new code on private camping to combat nuisance properties, ‘human waste, trash or drug paraphernalia’

Transportation

WSDOT aims for July 4 opening of North Cascades Highway after winter damage

WSDOT aims for July 4 opening of North Cascades Highway after winter damage

Outdoors

Newly identified genetic groups of bighorn sheep could aid Idaho management

Newly identified genetic groups of bighorn sheep could aid Idaho management

Weather

Retired former Spokane Valley couple travel to Saipan for typhoon relief

Life

Erin Brockovich talks water, self-doubt and 'always banking on the people' ahead of Spokane speech

Erin Brockovich talks water, self-doubt and ‘always banking on the people’ ahead of Spokane speech

Public Safety

Vehicle flips in downtown collision at First and Monroe

Vehicle flips in downtown collision at First and Monroe

Science & Tech

Martin Luther King Jr. Center unveils new 'microgrid' to ensure consistent community power access

Martin Luther King Jr. Center unveils new ‘microgrid’ to ensure consistent community power access

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: Pasco Connection defendants went on trial in federal court. Spokane zoo kangaroo in 2 casts

This day in history: Pasco Connection defendants went on trial in federal court. Spokane zoo kangaroo in 2 casts

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