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The 12 big questions facing Spokane and Washington state leaders in 2026

The 12 big questions facing Spokane and Washington state leaders in 2026

12:45 a.m.

Yeah, there’s a lot happening in the federal government. But let’s not lose site of the big policy dilemmas facing our local and state leaders as we start 2026.

Court docs: Woman charged with vehicular homicide was drunkenly driving 80 mph seconds before the South Hill crash

Spokane-area contractors fined by state regulators

Cool Critters: Who goes there? A small owl with bouncing ball call

SpokAnimal to remain closed amid respiratory infection outbreak among dogs; health of some improving

Recap and highlights: No. 7 Gonzaga avoids major upset, rallies past Seattle U 80-72 in overtime

Conservancy buys land along St. Joe River

Outgoing Councilman Rod Higgins calls for Spokane Valley to create its own police department as he reflects on long career with city

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Business

Spokane-area contractors fined by state regulators

Spokane-area contractors fined by state regulators

Sports

Analysis: Trio of Braden Huff, Graham Ike, Tyon Grant-Foster helps No. 7 Gonzaga avoid upset scare from Seattle U

Analysis: Trio of Braden Huff, Graham Ike, Tyon Grant-Foster helps No. 7 Gonzaga avoid upset scare from Seattle U

Updated 11:03 p.m.

Pacific Northwest

Cool Critters: Who goes there? A small owl with bouncing ball call

Cool Critters: Who goes there? A small owl with bouncing ball call

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

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

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Nation/World

Swiss fire survivors fight for life; sparklers seen as cause

Swiss fire survivors fight for life; sparklers seen as cause

Education

In her own holiday tradition, 12-year-old high schooler busks for tips to donate to local organizations

In her own holiday tradition, 12-year-old high schooler busks for tips to donate to local organizations

A&E

‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ a new ‘Dune’ and more anticipated movies of 2026

‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ a new ‘Dune’ and more anticipated movies of 2026

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Government

The 12 big questions facing Spokane and Washington state leaders in 2026

The 12 big questions facing Spokane and Washington state leaders in 2026

12:45 a.m.

Transportation

Getting There: Preconstruction work redoubles next year for Division Street rapid bus route, slated for 2030 launch

Getting There: Preconstruction work redoubles next year for Division Street rapid bus route, slated for 2030 launch

Outdoors

Conservancy buys land along St. Joe River

Conservancy buys land along St. Joe River

Weather

Sick of winter? January thaw coming for eastern half of US

Sick of winter? January thaw coming for eastern half of US

Life

Omak siblings team up in premiere for new Food Network kids baking challenge

Omak siblings team up in premiere for new Food Network kids baking challenge

Public Safety

Widower 'disappointed' in sentence 18-year-old received for drunken-driving crash that killed wife on South Hill

Widower ‘disappointed’ in sentence 18-year-old received for drunken-driving crash that killed wife on South Hill

Science & Tech

Cool Critters: Who goes there? A small owl with bouncing ball call

Cool Critters: Who goes there? A small owl with bouncing ball call

Northwest Passages Book Club

Northwest Passages: 'Cozy fantasy' author Travis Baldree found success by mixing in personal experiences

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Northwest Passages: ‘Cozy fantasy’ author Travis Baldree found success by mixing in personal experiences

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Columnists

This day in history: Refugee family settled into life in Spokane. Broadway start returned for show in hometown

This day in history: Refugee family settled into life in Spokane. Broadway start returned for show in hometown

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