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'What would I love to do?': A look at the University of Idaho students building the next generation of robots

‘What would I love to do?’: A look at the University of Idaho students building the next generation of robots

Within a $5 million laboratory on the University of Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene campus, a host of intelligent robots wait for their next command.

From the driveway to Division I: The Groves’ family basketball factory hits three with Dylynn off to Idaho

Summer Stories 2026: ‘Future Love (A Mostly True Story)’

The Dirt: Nurse dormitory planned for downtown Spokane

Two WSU professors unveil product aimed at reducing nicotine craving, limiting effects of carcinogens

Cool Critters: These birds of a feather speak together – with accents

Gonzaga president meets the pope in Italy

We asked what it means to be an American. Here’s what Spokane told us

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Special Section

USMNT players celebrate one of Folarin Balogun’s goals vs. Paraguay in the World Cup opener. (Getty Images)

The Spokesman-Review is spotlighting Egypt — the place, people, and culture — as Spokane welcomes the Egyptian men's national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Business

Motley Fool: MercadoLibre is an e-commerce and digital payment giant

Motley Fool: MercadoLibre is an e-commerce and digital payment giant

Sports

A Grip on Sports: The Fourth flies by but does last long enough to fill a day – and a lifetime – with memories of sporting events

A Grip on Sports: The Fourth flies by but does last long enough to fill a day – and a lifetime – with memories of sporting events

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Pacific Northwest

Hundreds turn out to Willamette River for Yakama Nation lamprey celebration

Hundreds turn out to Willamette River for Yakama Nation lamprey celebration

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Nation/World

Iran prepares to bury supreme leader killed in strike with week of mass mourning

Iran prepares to bury supreme leader killed in strike with week of mass mourning

Education

Gonzaga president meets the pope in Italy

Gonzaga president meets the pope in Italy

A&E

The 'Seattle Dog' is a nationally recognized hot dog combo. What about a 'Spokane Dog'?

The ‘Seattle Dog’ is a nationally recognized hot dog combo. What about a ‘Spokane Dog’?

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Government

Michael Baumgartner seeks another two years in Congress

Michael Baumgartner seeks another two years in Congress

Transportation

Then and Now: Maple Street Bridge

Then and Now: Maple Street Bridge

Outdoors

Hairy situation: Washington biologists using hair snare corrals to study black bear population

Hairy situation: Washington biologists using hair snare corrals to study black bear population

Weather

U.S. extreme heat breaks power demand record on largest grid

U.S. extreme heat breaks power demand record on largest grid

Life

Summer Stories 2026: 'Future Love (A Mostly True Story)'

Summer Stories 2026: ‘Future Love (A Mostly True Story)’

Public Safety

Up to $25K in damages and stolen property, including 44 computer tablets, reported in Spokane Boys and Girls Club break-in

Up to $25K in damages and stolen property, including 44 computer tablets, reported in Spokane Boys and Girls Club break-in

Science & Tech

Longtime spokeswoman sues Fred's Appliance over use of AI likeness

Longtime spokeswoman sues Fred’s Appliance over use of AI likeness

Northwest Passages Book Club

America 250: 12 books worth reading to celebrate a milestone Independence Day

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America 250: 12 books worth reading to celebrate a milestone Independence Day

Puzzles and Games

Columnists

This day in history: 'I'm just here for the money,' an all-business bank robber told Rosauers employees

This day in history: ‘I’m just here for the money,’ an all-business bank robber told Rosauers employees

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