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Under the desk: New UW study sheds light on student phone use during school

It’s no secret teens spend a lot of time in front of screens – something like eight and a half hours daily, according to a 2021 survey.

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Court docs: Woman charged with vehicular homicide was drunkenly driving 80 mph seconds before the South Hill crash

Vote delayed on wind farm ordinance after Whitman County fails to notify area tribes

'Everybody works but the empty lot': Some Spokane leaders eye property tax reform to promote building
SpokAnimal to remain closed amid respiratory infection outbreak among dogs; health of some improving
The 12 big questions facing Spokane and Washington state leaders in 2026

Vote delayed on wind farm ordinance after Whitman County fails to notify area tribes

Hilton cuts ties with Minneapolis hotel over canceled ICE reservation

Updated 11:34 a.m.

2 million Epstein documents still being reviewed, DOJ says

Updated 12:35 p.m.

US to promise Ukraine support to counter new Russian attacks

Updated 12:58 p.m.

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state

Rule changes, work requirements coming for Idaho SNAP recipients

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson backs an income tax. Will it finally gain traction 94 years after voters once backed it?

New chief judge named for federal court in Idaho

Woman struck, killed by Mead school bus near high school

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A couple in northeast Washington spent 30 years restoring a neglected tree farm. Last month, they donated it for research

Health experts criticize Trump administration’s slashing of childhood vaccination recommendations

Updated 12:27 p.m.

Getting There: Lime scooters remain on Spokane’s streets this winter

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at US factory beginning 2028

Volunteers of America unveils new low-income Hillyard housing dedicated to veterans

This state had the most lightning strikes last year, says a new report

This day in history: Why a World War I veteran was denied membership in the American Legion. Plus, an angry crowd swarmed Spokane City Council

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Then and Now: Spokane Coliseum

Braver Angels trains Washington residents to bridge political divide

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News > Health

Federal appeals court blocks plan that would cut $120 million in federal research funding in WA

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

A three-judge federal panel has again blocked a Trump administration directive to cut research funding for public universities and research centers nationwide, a plan both the University of Washington and Washington State University have said would deeply impact their programs and likely result in layoffs.

News > Local Government

Spokane County Commission leadership continues for fourth consecutive year, despite odd interaction during vote

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

The new year tends to bring about change, but that won’t be the case for the Spokane County Commission.

News > Health

People’s Pharmacy: Does testosterone cause prostate cancer?

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

Q. You recently wrote that testosterone does not increase the risk for heart attacks. But you overlooked the real risk of testosterone therapy: cancer!

News > Nation

‘Whata Bod’: An AI-generated NWS map invented fake towns in Idaho

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

At first glance, there was nothing out of the ordinary about Saturday’s wind forecast for Camas Prairie, Idaho.

News > Agriculture

Trump Administration taps Spokane County communications director for state’s top USDA role

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

The Trump administration has tapped Spokane County’s top spokesman to hold the highest U.S. Department of Agriculture role in Washington state.

News > Nation/World

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland, U.S. military always an option, White House says

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

The White House said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including potential use of the U.S. military, in a revival of his ambition to control the strategic island despite European objections.

News > Nation

Michael Rapaport says he’ll challenge NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani in 2029

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

NEW YORK — Michael Rapaport says that he plans to challenge Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the next mayoral race. The former “Friends” actor on his Monday podcast expressed his intentions to unseat the newly anointed mayor despite the next race being 1,400 days away. “Let me tell you something, guys, girls, women, children of all ages — 2025 was crazy,” he said before expressing pessimism about the ...

News > Nation

Dogs — once abandoned, now pampered — go viral after man shares rescue story

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

Armani McKoy was relaxing on the couch with his rescue dog, Bando. McKoy had just given Bando his Christmas gift, a plush dinosaur toy, and promised him a road trip to the beach.

News > Nation

What’s the best thermostat setting to save money in WA winter? We asked experts

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

To save energy and money, set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower when you’re at home and awake, Puget Sound Energy previously told McClatchy Media.

News > Nation

George Conway enters crowded race for Rep. Jerry Nadler’s seat

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

Legal pundit George Conway on Monday launched a campaign for the Manhattan congressional seat held by Rep. Jerry Nadler, who will not seek reelection.

News > Real Estate

Looking to buy a home this year? Why you should go now.

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

The weather outside might be frightful but pull on your boots and coat and get out if you’re looking to buy a home because January is the month for bargains, LendingTree says.

News > Nation

Trump warns he’ll be impeached if Republicans lose midterms

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

President Donald Trump implored Republicans to turn around their political fortunes ahead of November’s midterm elections, warning that if Democrats retake control of Congress, he would be impeached for a third time.

News > Nation

Feds says stickers covering Trump’s face on national parks passes could invalidate them

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

Placing a sticker over President Donald Trump’s face on a 2026 National Parks pass could invalidate it, according to updated rules from the U.S. Department of the Interior.

News > Nation

6 injured in massive Queens building fire; second 5-alarm fire in NYC in 2 days

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

Five firefighters were injured as they battled a massive five-alarm fire in a Queens apartment building early Tuesday, including one who was hit in the head with an air conditioner that fell out of a window, the FDNY said.

News > Crime/Public Safety

After revoking CdA police leaders’ deputy status, sheriff restores it – for now

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris temporarily restored the special deputy status of Coeur d’Alene Police leaders just days after revoking it in an act of alleged “retaliatory” behavior, according to documents obtained by The Spokesman-Review.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Woman struck, killed by Mead school bus near high school

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

A Mead School District bus struck and killed a woman crossing the street Monday evening.

News > World

European leaders urge Trump to respect Greenland’s borders

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

European leaders closed ranks behind Denmark as President Donald Trump amplified threats to seize Greenland, warning that existing borders were non-negotiable and arguing Arctic security must be achieved through NATO.

News > World

US to promise Ukraine support to counter new Russian attacks

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

President Donald Trump’s administration will agree to support Ukraine in the event of a future Russian attack, according to a draft statement being negotiated by Kyiv’s top allies.

News > National business

The best (and weirdest) tech we found at CES 2026

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

This week, 2.5 million square feet of prime Las Vegas real estate is packed with visions of the future. Some of them are sensible and going on sale soon, others are way out there and still in development.

News > Washington

WA Gov. Ferguson’s ferry plan tested by three broken boats

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 6, 2026

Old boats break. For Washington State Ferries, this inescapable fact was no truer than during the first three days of the New Year.

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