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Steak, beer and politics: 2020 Democrats descend on Iowa
New Iowa poll shows Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden in a close race in the state
Holy anniversary! Displays of bat signal fete Batman at 80
The night is lighting up Saturday around the world with the famous bat signal to mark a special anniversary for Batman
Sheriff: 2 dead, 8 wounded in South Carolina bar shooting
The shooting occurred in Lancaster, a community about 45 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Coroner Karla Deese told news outlets that the dead have been identified as Henry Lee Colvin, 39, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Aaron Harris, 38, of Kershaw, South Carolina.
Ocean robots take the pulse of our planet by measuring microbes
From diatoms encased in glass to dinoflagellates that can cause toxic algae blooms, phytoplankton are a diverse group of algae that live in the ocean. They serve as the base of the ocean food chain and are responsible for cycling nutrients in the water and producing oxygen through photosynthesis.
Hong Kong protesters, police face off in renewed clashes
Protesters in Hong Kong throw gasoline bombs, police fire tear gas in renewed clashes over anti-government grievances
Paris police repeatedly use tear gas on day of protests
Clusters of anti-government activists in Paris repeatedly scuffled with police who responded with tear gas Saturday as supporters of France’s yellow vest protests tried to revive the movement opposed to President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies
Iran’s Guard says ready for ‘any scenario’ amid US standoff
Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard says it is ready for combat and ‘any scenario’ as tensions with US soar.
Fifth death linked to storm that walloped Houston area
Authorities in Texas have attributed a fifth death to the remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda, which caused widespread flooding in southeastern Texas and parts of Louisiana
U.S. police assess rise in threat tips after 3 mass killings
A big rise in mass shooting tips poses challenge for police after gunmen kill 34 in California, Ohio and Texas.
Spokane tries new road preservation technique ‘to keep the good streets good for longer’
The city of Spokane is trying a new road preservation technique in a bid to prevent streets from developing cracks that eventually turn into potholes for cars to rattle and bounce through.
Women of the Year: Gold Star mother turns son’s death into mission to help veterans
Theresa Hart’s grief still shuts her down some eight years since her son was killed in Iraq. Her outlet for all that pain is to make sure other veterans get anything they need, for free, to ease their transition back to what most people know as normal.
State lands commissioner talks conservation, climate change at Dishman Hills
Over 60 people crowded into a little log building at the Dishman Hills Natural Area on Friday night to hear Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz layout her plan to improve the state’s forest health.
100 years ago in Spokane: Visit from late president’s son more awkward than exciting
The Spokane Daily Chronicle was excited about the visit to Spokane of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the son of the late president. However, the populace in general did not seem quite so excited.
Russian athletes visit Spokane area to learn about parasports
The athletes came to Spokane thanks to the Open World Program. Since its launch in 1999, nearly 23,000 individuals from a wide variety of professional fields have traveled to communities in all 50 states to meet and share knowledge with their professional colleagues and to learn about life in America.
Katerra opens $150 million manufacturing facility in Spokane Valley
California-based Katerra opened its manufacturing facility in Spokane Valley to produce engineered wood products that could eventually replace concrete and steel high-rise buildings.
Teen arrested on suspicion of making threats to Reardan-Edwall School District, KHQ reports
A suspect was arrested Friday on suspicion of making threats to the Reardan-Edwall School District that prompted a lockout, KHQ reports. Braden Thorpe, 18, was taken into custody in Reardan and booked into Lincoln County Jail for felony harassment.
Moscow climate strike draws some 200 protesting status quo
About 200 people, including students, professors and City Council members, rallied at Moscow’s East City Park Friday afternoon, joining millions of others around the world on international climate strike day.
WSU eliminates $30 million deficit, but athletics department still overspends
The university said it closed the 2019 fiscal year, which ended June 30, with a balance of about $7.8 million, marking the first time it has broken even or had leftover funds since 2013.
Spokane City Council to consider resolution support state clean fuel standard
The resolution would advocate for a clean fuel standard that would aim to reduce transportation’s negative environmental impact by requiring refineries and fuel importers to reduce the “carbon intensity” of their products by at least 20% by 2035.
Spokane receives cleanest financial audit in 15 years
Spokane has undergone its annual audit and, for the first time in a long time, it came back with no major findings.