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MultiCare opens new adult primary care clinic in Spokane, teaching up to 24 student doctors by 2030

UPDATED: Tue., March 24, 2026

MultiCare has plans to double the number of primary care student doctors in Spokane within the next four years.

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City, county announce plan to get clean water to those impacted by PFAS contamination near airport

UPDATED: Mon., March 23, 2026

Spokane city and county have announced a plan to get drinking water free of hazardous PFAS chemicals into the hands of West Plains residents near Spokane International Airport.

News > Family

Ask Dr. Universe: Butterflies are considered pests because of what comes before

Mon., March 23, 2026

Dr. Universe: Why are butterflies considered a pest by some farmers? – Opemipo, 11, Texas

News > Religion

Spokane churches, nonprofits support Haitian immigrants amid temporary protection status uncertainty

Mon., March 23, 2026

Maranatha Church, Jasmine Ministries and Creole Resources have served Spokane’s Haitian population for years – most recently by creating job and housing opportunities made scarce to them due to social and legal barriers created by the Trump administration.

News > Travel

Colorful Colorado comes through with beautiful scenery, reminiscent of home

Sun., March 22, 2026

From the Windy City to the Mile High City – the second leg of our train trip found my sister and I traveling 19 hours from Chicago to Denver for a 48-hour visit. But, as I’ve mentioned in previous travel stories, we know how to pack a lot into a short amount of time.

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Spokane Valley Heritage Museum exhibit highlights the 1960s, from the moon landing to Civil Rights

Sun., March 22, 2026

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum is going back in time with its latest exhibit, “The 1960s: Change, Chaos & Culture.”

News > Home and garden

Bathroom envy: Push the design limits for your powder room

Sat., March 21, 2026

Today’s bathrooms are no longer just about function. They’re about mood, luxurious and innovative materials, and bold design.

News > Home and garden

Ask the Builder: Planning an expensive vanity top

Sat., March 21, 2026

I’ve shared in past columns how I’m helping my son finish off about 1,200 square feet of his basement. I’m saving him more than $100,000 in labor and profit costs he would have had to pay a contractor.

News > Home and garden

The tiny forests that could save endangered trees

Sat., March 21, 2026

David Easterbrook is an unlikely influencer. The retiree has more than 1 million followers watching him water his plants on Instagram. Easterbrook doesn’t have your average backyard garden. The horticulturalist and former curator at the Montreal Botanical Garden is one of the world’s leading experts in bonsai.

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Measles diagnosed in Kootenai County resident who spent time in Sacred Heart emergency room

UPDATED: Thu., March 19, 2026

Local health officials have identified a measles case in a Kootenai County resident who spent time in Spokane while infectious.

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People’s Pharmacy: Reader recommends a bidet for hemorrhoid sufferers

Thu., March 19, 2026

Q. Lots of people suffer with hemorrhoids, and I’d like to offer advice from personal experience. Ditch the wet wipes and toilet tissue for cleaning your butt after a bowel movement. Purchase a simple bidet toilet seat. After it rinses you off, just pat dry gently with toilet tissue. This drastically reduces the risk of getting hemorrhoids. If you do get them, soaking in a hot bathtub or sitz bath at least once a day works very well.

News > Home and garden

Gardening: Amendments help provide nutrients, water capacity for soil

Thu., March 19, 2026

Last week I talked about the practicalities of using animal manures as a soil amendment. This week I want to talk about a few other common soil amendments like compost, peat moss and coir fiber.

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Don’t want that smokey eye – what cigarette smoke does to your vision

Wed., March 18, 2026

Smoking or living with cigarette smoke can accelerate age-related degeneration of the eyes, researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine found, and it hurts young eyes more.

News > Family

Ask Dr. Universe: White holes are - theoretically - the inverse of a black hole

Mon., March 16, 2026

Dr. Universe: What is a white hole? – Darwin, 11, British Columbia, Canada and Rubal, 9, Australia

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Spokane Regional Health District approved 3-year contract for unionized employees

UPDATED: Sun., March 15, 2026

The Spokane Regional Health District approved a three-year contract with their employees early last week.

News > Travel

Ferry navigates Norway’s coastline, sailing through Arctic Circle, Northern Lights and more

Sun., March 15, 2026

We stood on the bow of the ferry, facing the Norwegian sunset. The wind was briny and cold, bracing and refreshing, as the lights of Bergen receded behind us. We were on our way over 1,200 miles north to Norway’s border with Russia. For the next 12 days, we sailed Norway’s coastal ferry, stopping at 34 ports headed north and 33 on our way back.

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A dinosaur road trip through the American West

Sat., March 14, 2026

RED FLEET STATE PARK, Utah - A three-toed footprint appeared in the rock, slightly longer than my hiking boot.

News > Home and garden

Ask the Builder: What you can learn from a septic tank disaster

Sat., March 14, 2026

I’m about to share an incredible story about Jennifer’s new $20,000 septic tank that failed in the first year. You may not care about septic tanks, but this column may save you tens of thousands of dollars if you plan to build a new home, add a room to your home, install a new roof or sign a contract for any other major project.

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Gardening: Animal manure is black gold for the garden

Thu., March 12, 2026

As we begin our spring garden season, I want to share information over the next few columns on soil amendments. Soil amendments are materials added to soil to enhance its physical and chemical properties, improving texture, moisture retention, aeration and nutrient availability. We’ll start with manures.

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HR director resigns from Spokane Regional Health District following January suspension

UPDATED: Wed., March 11, 2026

After being put on leave earlier this year, human resources director Danielle Stoddard is out at the Spokane Regional Health District.

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