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County Commissioner Al French believes it's too early to count out tech hub funding

County Commissioner Al French believes it’s too early to count out tech hub funding

Updated 8:50 p.m.

Patience is a virtue, and Spokane County Commissioner Al French wants the region to keep that front of mind while waiting on a nearly $50 million federal investment in an Inland Northwest aerospace manufacturing hub.

Eight displaced in Hillyard apartment fire

Updated 14 minutes ago

Despite federal government targeting DEI programs, cultural graduations continue to empower, honor Spokane grads

Historic Looff Carrousel goes ‘accessible, accommodating and inclusive’ Sunday afternoon for kids with disabilities to ride easy

After 2023 failure, Spokane County jurisdictions working on a more collaborative jail tax proposal for 2026

Queens, WWII veterans, plenty of high school bands bring cheer to tens of thousands at Lilac parade

New Washington law keeps identifying information of whistleblowers private following investigation into Spokane Valley councilman

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Business

Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police at Seattle Microsoft event

Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police at Seattle Microsoft event

Updated 14 minutes ago

Sports

Spokane Indians notebook: Outfielder Jared Thomas pacing team early; Tri-City on tap at Avista Stadium this week

Spokane Indians notebook: Outfielder Jared Thomas pacing team early; Tri-City on tap at Avista Stadium this week

Updated 5:34 p.m.

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Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police at Seattle Microsoft event

Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police at Seattle Microsoft event

Updated 14 minutes ago

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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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US offers $10 million for tips on Hezbollah in Latin America

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Education

Despite federal government targeting DEI programs, cultural graduations continue to empower, honor Spokane grads

Despite federal government targeting DEI programs, cultural graduations continue to empower, honor Spokane grads

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'Sesame Street' finds a new streaming home on Netflix

‘Sesame Street’ finds a new streaming home on Netflix

Updated 9 minutes ago

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Local Government

Spokane Councilwoman Lili Navarrete's resignation effective June 30

Spokane Councilwoman Lili Navarrete’s resignation effective June 30

Updated 13 minutes ago

Transportation

Ferguson signs bill to require speed-limiting devices for habitual speeders in Washington

Ferguson signs bill to require speed-limiting devices for habitual speeders in Washington

Outdoors

WA governor signs hunting, fishing fee increases into law; Discover Pass price also rising

WA governor signs hunting, fishing fee increases into law; Discover Pass price also rising

Weather

Heavy rains fall as storm surges from Florida to Virginia

Life

How I got hooked on tinned fish

How I got hooked on tinned fish

Public Safety

Eight displaced in Hillyard apartment fire

Eight displaced in Hillyard apartment fire

Updated 14 minutes ago

Science & Tech

County Commissioner Al French believes it's too early to count out tech hub funding

County Commissioner Al French believes it’s too early to count out tech hub funding

Updated 8:50 p.m.

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'This place is bananas': 'Midnight at Soap Lake' author recalls move to small town ahead of release of mystery book

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This day in history: High winds sweeping through the region cause seven-vehicle crash in central WA; boat capsizes killing one in Wenatchee

This day in history: High winds sweeping through the region cause seven-vehicle crash in central WA; boat capsizes killing one in Wenatchee

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