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University of Idaho grant will help farms across Idaho adopt better practices for both soil and climate

Thu., Oct. 13, 2022

The Palouse boasts some of the most fertile farmland in the world.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Chewelah terminates police chief

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 12, 2022

The city of Chewelah announced Wednesday its decision to fire Police Chief Ryan Pankey based on the results of a third-party investigation into allegations that have yet to be made public.

News >  Local Government

George, Kristianson vie for Stevens County prosecutor

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 26, 2022

Two deputy prosecutors – one from Spokane County and one from Stevens County – will face each other in November’s general election for Stevens County prosecutor.

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On Indigenous Peoples Day, area tribal members march to raise awareness, celebrate their heritage

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 10, 2022

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, about 200 area tribal members marched through the Logan Neighborhood to make their voices heard and their presence known.

News >  WA Government

Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton reassures voters that local elections are secure

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton sought to reassure voters of the integrity of local elections.

News >  WA Government

French and Yates disagree on need for new county jail during Thursday debate

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Spokane County Commissioner Al French, a Republican who is running to maintain a seat on the commission in the newly drawn 5th Commissioner District, faced his opponent, Democrat Maggie Yates, in a Thursday night debate.

News >  WA Government

Chase and Christian disagree on election integrity during 4th Legislative District House debate

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Former state Rep. Leonard Christian joined incumbent state House Rep. Rob Chase on stage at the Bing Crosby Theater on Thursday night in a debate for the 4th Legislative District seat representing Spokane Valley.

News >  Local Government

Coroner race in Stevens County evenly split after incumbent fired her opponent

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 26, 2022

Only two votes separated the two candidates running for Stevens County coroner in the August primary election. The closeness of the contest may only be matched by the contentiousness between the two former co-workers now competing to run the office.

News >  Idaho

Former Boundary County librarian to speak on freedom of expression at Central Library

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 5, 2022

The Boundary County Library director who resigned last month amid demands for censorship will speak Thursday night at Central Library.

News >  Military

Olga Custodio, America’s first Latina fighter pilot to speak at Gonzaga on Tuesday

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 3, 2022

“I feel that people who tried to set up barriers for me actually inspired me to work harder and do better,” Custodio said. “That’s one of the big lessons learned for me.”

News >  Health

Volunteers wanted for vaccine trial to prevent respiratory syncytial virus

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 29, 2022

MultiCare Health System is looking for older adults in Spokane to participate in a global vaccine trial for a respiratory virus that currently has no approved vaccine or treatment.

News >  Local Government

Mayor of Lind in Adams County declines to resign as meeting is halted over shouting quieted by makeshift gavel

Thu., Sept. 29, 2022

LIND, Wash. – Paula Bell, the mayor of Lind, slammed a metal claw hammer as a gavel on a folding table in the basement of Lind Community Church Tuesday night, trying to quiet the angry crowd as she shouted “Only one at a time! Only one at a time!” A council member banged his hand on the table in response and another council member moved to adjourn.

News >  Higher education

NIC wrestling coach and former interim president resigns

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 28, 2022

Michael Sebaaly, North Idaho College’s wrestling coach and the school’s former interim president, resigned last week.

News >  Sci/Tech

Jupiter closest to Earth in 59 years tonight

Mon., Sept. 26, 2022

Jupiter is closer to the Earth than it has been since 1963, meaning the solar system’s largest planet will be exceptionally bright in the sky tonight.

News >  Education

WSU study finds Native Americans have to travel further for radiation therapy

Sun., Sept. 25, 2022

Twa-le Abrahamson-Swan has seen firsthand how Indigenous and rural communities are at a disadvantage when they need cancer treatment.

News >  Idaho

Army Corps of Engineers plans to revoke Idaho Club’s permit for marina development

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 22, 2022

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to revoke the Idaho Club’s permit for a private marina and housing project on Lake Pend Oreille in response to recent litigation by conservation groups.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Chewelah police chief given pre-disciplinary hearing following investigation

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 19, 2022

A four-month investigation into allegations of misconduct by Chewelah Police Chief Ryan Pankey has concluded, but its findings have not been released while Pankey and his attorney are given a chance to respond.

News >  Spokane

Steam and Gas Buffs make old fashioned rope at the Spokane County Interstate Fair

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 14, 2022

Nevella Parris, age 10, spun a hand crank to wind three strings together, forming a colorful foot-long strand of rope for herself Wednesday at the Spokane County Interstate Fair, while Phil Kuhnkey guided her through the traditional technique.

News >  Education

Newport High School event spreads message about dangers of fentanyl

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 20, 2022

NEWPORT, Wash. – Students at Newport High School spent much of Tuesday learning about the dangers of fentanyl from guest speakers, local experts and family members who lost a loved one to overdose.

News >  Spokane

Blue streetlights in Spokane are manufacturer’s defect; city investigating

Mon., Sept. 12, 2022

Three streetlights mounted above the traffic signals at 29th Avenue and Ray Street have have turned blue, while the fourth remains white. Other affected intersections are Government Way at Sunset Boulevard and others along 29th Avenue.

News >  Legal

State Supreme Court declines to hear case against Stevens County commissioners

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 9, 2022

An appeals court decision that ruled three Stevens County commissioners were improperly removed from office in 2020 stands now that the state Supreme Court has declined to hear the case, settling a four-year dispute over how the commissioners spent homeless assistance funds.

News >  WA Government

Washington’s remaining COVID-19 emergency orders to end on Oct. 31

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 9, 2022

Washington‘s 10 remaining COVID-19 emergency orders will be lifted by Oct. 31, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday.

A&E >  Food

Pig Out in the Park broke attendance record, founder says

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 6, 2022

Spokane’s six-day food and music festival had a record turnout this year, said Pig Out in the Park founder and organizer Bill Burke .

News >  Pacific NW

After slump, Ferry County attempts to regain lost population in 2020 census

Mon., Sept. 5, 2022

After decades of sustained growth, Ferry County was one of only two counties in Washington state to lose population in the 2020 census.

News >  Local Government

Getting There: Safe driving urged in Spokane school zones as classes begin Tuesday

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 6, 2022

“With the start of the school year, we’re asking motorists to be vigilant about safety on our streets,” Mayor Nadine Woodward said in a statement. “Heed the need to watch your speed.”