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Dear Kiantha: Meeting family of partner is difficult, no matter their race

Fri., Aug. 5, 2022

Dear Kiantha,

Opinion > Letters

Letters for Aug. 8, 2022

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 8, 2022

City leaders need to act

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Letters for Aug. 5, 2022

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 5, 2022

Intentions assessment

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100 years ago in Spokane: Ferry County was considered a ‘wild’ and ‘wet’ county not safe for travelers

Thu., Aug. 4, 2022

The Spokane Daily Chronicle explained exactly how bootleggers brazenly smuggled huge amounts of liquor across the Canadian border.

Opinion > Cartoons

Joe Heller cartoon

Thu., Aug. 4, 2022

Joe Heller cartoon for Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

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Pat Munts: How to deal with extreme heat

Thu., Aug. 4, 2022

Last week was hot! I had flashbacks to last summer until I realized that the temperatures were going back to “normal” this week. The sudden jump in temperature was a shock to the gardens as well. I had several droopy plants to deal with. What the weather will be like through the rest of August and September is anybody’s guess. It is better to be safe than sorry so here are a few things to do out in the garden.

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Sue Lani Madsen: We may need a miracle

Thu., Aug. 4, 2022

What better movie to watch in triple-digit temperatures than “Miracle,” the 2004 retelling of the 1980 U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team pulling off a miracle on ice. The Soviets were on a 16-year winning streak for the gold and hadn’t lost a game in Olympic competition to anyone since 1968. The American men’s team hadn’t beat the Russians in 20 years, and had been outscored 117 to 26 in 12 games between 1960 and 1980. Not even the NHL All Stars could beat the Russians that season.

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Front Porch: Finding some Spokane fun

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

I love Spokane (except for the potholes) and in 40-plus years of living here, I’m still finding new things to do.

Opinion > Letters

Letters for Aug. 4, 2022

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 4, 2022

Chick-Fil-A drive-thru

Opinion > Column

100 years ago in the Inland Northwest: The Canadian border was ‘wide open to bootleggers,’ an expose alleged, and one Washington county’s sheriff wasn’t helping

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

Prohibition officials routinely claimed to have the upper hand on bootleggers, but a front page article in the Spokane Daily Chronicle told a far different story.

Opinion > Guest Opinion

Kylie Cooper: Idaho abortion law puts women’s health in hands of politicians

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

By Kylie Cooper

Opinion > Cartoons

Lisa Benson cartoon

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

Lisa Benson cartoon for Aug. 3, 2022.

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Other Voices: At last, a simple strategy for COVID booster shots

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration reportedly has a new strategy for rolling out new booster shots that should bring needed clarity to COVID vaccination in the United States. Going forward, most Americans will get the same advice about when to get their next shots.

Opinion > Guest Opinion

Becky Tallent: I remember before Roe v. Wade. We don’t want to go back.

Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

From a human rights point of view, the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe makes little sense.

Opinion > Cartoons

Clay Bennett cartoon

Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

Clay Bennett cartoon for Aug. 2, 2022.

Opinion > Letters

Letters for Aug. 2, 2022

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

Time for Murray to go

Opinion > Letters

Letters for Aug. 3, 2022

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

High Court hypocrisy

Opinion > Cartoons

Tim Campbell cartoon

Mon., Aug. 1, 2022

Tim Campbell cartoon for Aug. 1, 2022.

Opinion > Column

100 years ago in Spokane: The great railway strike seemed close to an end

Sun., July 31, 2022

Was the biggest strike in Spokane’s history almost over?

Opinion > Column

Spin Control: Why does Congress struggle with passing an assault-weapons ban? Answer may be 1994 election

UPDATED: Sun., July 31, 2022

As a consumer of arguably too much news in print and on various screens, it is a rare day when I’m not confronted by some pundit or talking head who can’t understand why Congress won’t pass a ban on assault weapons when the polls say the vast majority of Americans support one.

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