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'Grit and dedication': Fairchild airmen receive prestigious Distinguished Flying Cross

‘Grit and dedication’: Fairchild airmen receive prestigious Distinguished Flying Cross

Updated 5:56 p.m.

Twelve Fairchild Air Force Base airmen last week received one of the country’s most prestigious medals for heroism, joining the likes of Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and former President George H.W. Bush.

‘I don’t have anybody’: Idaho is seeing its police flock to Washington agencies for better pay

Bloomsday Perennial: Laurie Rhodes tapped into a potent runner’s high during ‘the glory days’

2 U.S. aircraft downed as Iran war escalates; both pilots rescued, one crew member missing, officials say

Updated 5 minutes ago

Tommy Lloyd lands 5-year, $37.5M extension on eve of Final Four amid UNC interest

Updated 4:50 p.m.

Spokane Sheriff’s Office disables automated license plate reader due to new state regulations

‘The unseen ocean is filled with mind-blowing beauty,’ and so is Chase Gallery exhibit of the same name

Man accused of threatening neighbors, using ethnic slurs and asking deputies to ‘deport’ them

Updated 6:47 p.m.

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Business

Starbucks rolls out performance bonuses, tipping changes for baristas

Starbucks rolls out performance bonuses, tipping changes for baristas

Sports

As he takes powerhouse Arizona into the Final Four, Tommy Lloyd's humble Gonzaga beginnings don't feel that distant

As he takes powerhouse Arizona into the Final Four, Tommy Lloyd’s humble Gonzaga beginnings don’t feel that distant

Pacific Northwest

Seattle almost called the National Guard for help – until Trump did elsewhere

Seattle almost called the National Guard for help – until Trump did elsewhere

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A fresh start: One Spokane woman’s journey to a new life

A fresh start: One Spokane woman’s journey to a new life

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Nation/World

FEMA official says he teleported to Waffle House. Experts are dubious

FEMA official says he teleported to Waffle House. Experts are dubious

Updated 6:36 p.m.

Education

East Valley School Board selects Mandi Rehn, current Valley School District Superintendent, to lead district

East Valley School Board selects Mandi Rehn, current Valley School District Superintendent, to lead district

A&E

George Takei’s book chosen for ‘West Coast’s largest book club’

George Takei’s book chosen for ‘West Coast’s largest book club’

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Government

Spokane Sheriff's Office disables automated license plate reader due to new state regulations

Spokane Sheriff’s Office disables automated license plate reader due to new state regulations

Transportation

Getting there: Construction to resume in Chewelah, expected to be completed this fall

Getting there: Construction to resume in Chewelah, expected to be completed this fall

Outdoors

Relocation project aims to give fishers a boost in North Idaho

Relocation project aims to give fishers a boost in North Idaho

Updated 28 minutes ago

Weather

Severe weather risks dot central U.S. as calendar flips to April

Severe weather risks dot central U.S. as calendar flips to April

Life

'The unseen ocean is filled with mind-blowing beauty,' and so is Chase Gallery exhibit of the same name

‘The unseen ocean is filled with mind-blowing beauty,’ and so is Chase Gallery exhibit of the same name

Public Safety

Man accused of threatening neighbors, using ethnic slurs and asking deputies to 'deport' them

Man accused of threatening neighbors, using ethnic slurs and asking deputies to ‘deport’ them

Updated 6:47 p.m.

Science & Tech

Artemis II astronauts among 1st to take smartphones to space

Artemis II astronauts among 1st to take smartphones to space

Updated 3:34 p.m.

Northwest Passages Book Club

Remote Alaska's 'queen of badassery,' Sue Aikens, shares life lessons and tales from the frontier

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Remote Alaska’s ‘queen of badassery,’ Sue Aikens, shares life lessons and tales from the frontier

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Front Porch: You shouldn't have to be a pest to get health care in a timely fashion

Front Porch: You shouldn’t have to be a pest to get health care in a timely fashion

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