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Downtown Spokane's empty office buildings have lost millions in assessed value. That's a concern for the entire region, business leaders say

Downtown Spokane’s empty office buildings have lost millions in assessed value. That’s a concern for the entire region, business leaders say

It’s been years since pandemic restrictions were lifted, but that doesn’t mean downtown Spokane has returned to work, so to speak.

Wenatchee girls found dead at campsite were bound; father hasn’t been located

Updated 11:34 a.m.

Cathy McMorris Rodgers launches leadership institute after leaving Congress

‘Falling through the cracks can be fatal’: Spokane mayor proposes $730,000 investment in opioid treatment plans

Idaho unplugs $685M pursuit of University of Phoenix

Northport superintendent dies from same ocean incident that killed teen

Lincoln County Commissioners declares it’s not a ‘sanctuary county’ following inclusion on Homeland Security list

‘We’ve all been waiting’: Sety’s hardware store reopens original location two years after fire

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Business

Wells Fargo CEO Scharf enters growth era with eye on Wall Street

Wells Fargo CEO Scharf enters growth era with eye on Wall Street

Updated 11:58 a.m.

Sports

'We're both in pretty unique situations.' Following Warriors workout, Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard reflects on 'exciting' time with older brother

‘We’re both in pretty unique situations.’ Following Warriors workout, Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard reflects on ‘exciting’ time with older brother

2025 Graduates

The Oaks Classical Christian Academy: Oaks grad loves prose and role as a camp counselor

The Oaks Classical Christian Academy: Oaks grad loves prose and role as a camp counselor

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Nation/World

FBI charges man with helping to plan Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing

FBI charges man with helping to plan Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing

Updated 12:32 p.m.

Education

Idaho unplugs $685M pursuit of University of Phoenix

Idaho unplugs $685M pursuit of University of Phoenix

A&E

Holy Schnikes! 30 years of 'Tommy Boy' to be celebrated in Sandusky

Holy Schnikes! 30 years of ‘Tommy Boy’ to be celebrated in Sandusky

Updated 12:40 p.m.

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Local Government

'Falling through the cracks can be fatal': Spokane mayor proposes $730,000 investment in opioid treatment plans

‘Falling through the cracks can be fatal’: Spokane mayor proposes $730,000 investment in opioid treatment plans

Transportation

Measles can be a risk during air travel. Here’s how to stay safe.

Measles can be a risk during air travel. Here’s how to stay safe.

Outdoors

Creek repair: North Idaho conservationists work to fix trout habitat in Prichard Creek

Creek repair: North Idaho conservationists work to fix trout habitat in Prichard Creek

Weather

Hot sunny weather greets weekend graduations

Hot sunny weather greets weekend graduations

Life

Bites and bargains come together at North Monroe bistro-boutique Cultivated Chameleon

Bites and bargains come together at North Monroe bistro-boutique Cultivated Chameleon

Public Safety

Wenatchee girls found dead at campsite were bound; father hasn't been located

Wenatchee girls found dead at campsite were bound; father hasn’t been located

Updated 11:34 a.m.

Pacific Northwest

Alaska man sentenced for shipping crabs with parasitic disease to WA

Alaska man sentenced for shipping crabs with parasitic disease to WA

Northwest Passages Book Club

Launch "So Far Gone" by Jess Walter

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Launch “So Far Gone” by Jess Walter

June 10, 2025, 7 p.m.

Gonzaga University Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center Coughlin Theater 211 E Desmet Ave Spokane, WA 99202

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This day in history: Committee picked West Plains water as Spokane region's top priority over Riverfront Park

This day in history: Committee picked West Plains water as Spokane region’s top priority over Riverfront Park

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