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Sports >  Gonzaga athletics

Gonzaga women, No. 20 BYU meet to likely decide WCC regular-season champion

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 18, 2022

This game is supposed to be fun, Gonzaga women’s coach Lisa Fortier reminded everyone Thursday night.

News >  Education

‘An end in sight’: Area students, school districts are hopeful but cautious as the end to Washington’s mask mandate nears

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 18, 2022

Educators and students in the Spokane area expressed relief Thursday that the state’s longstanding mask mandate is coming to an end.

Sports >  Gonzaga athletics

Gonzaga women play sharp, rout Saint Mary’s 85-49 ahead of showdown with BYU

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 17, 2022

The Gonzaga women needed a game like this.

News >  Education

Officials aim to make Denny Yasuhara Middle School a welcoming place to learn

Thu., Feb. 17, 2022

Even with her boots trudging through thick mud, Stephanie Lundberg feels likes she’s walking on air.

News >  Education

Superintendents urge end to mask mandate in schools

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 17, 2022

More than 40 public school superintendents from across Eastern Washington have signed a letter to state leaders urging “substantial relaxation” of the current safety protocols, including the mask mandate.

Sports >  Gonzaga athletics

Gonzaga women face pesky Saint Mary’s as another shot with No. 10 BYU looms

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

The biggest game of the year is only three days away, but the Gonzaga women are focused on Saint Mary’s.

News >  Education

Reflecting statewide trends, test scores dropped dramatically in Spokane County districts during pandemic

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

Many children across Spokane County struggled with learning during the pandemic, no matter their family’s wealth or where they went to school.

Sports >  EWU football

Cooper Kupp fulfills a vision: Super Bowl MVP

Tue., Feb. 15, 2022

Moments like this are tough to visualize, unless you’re Cooper Kupp.

News >  K-12 education

School COVID-19 numbers plummeting as cases numbers among youth decline

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 15, 2022

COVID-19 numbers are plummeting in almost every school district, which leaves families wondering when their children will no longer be required to wear a mask inside the classroom.

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‘All the little things he does – wow’: In a city filled with stars, Cooper Kupp shining bright by just being himself

Sun., Feb. 13, 2022

LOS ANGELES – Will success change Cooper Kupp?

News >  Education

‘You did good’: Former EWU star Cooper Kupp helped put Cheney on the national map; he’s still fighting to keep it there

Fri., Feb. 11, 2022

It’s been five years since Cooper Kupp walked off the turf at Roos Field for the last time, yet in many ways he’s still in Cheney.

News >  Washington

‘Mr. Business, that’s what he was’: Young Cooper Kupp didn’t take Yakima by storm, but his perseverance was legendary

Thu., Feb. 10, 2022

YAKIMA – As patrons sipped on beers at the Second Street Grill on a recent weekday afternoon, football action flashed on the big screens that hung on every wall.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women lock down San Francisco in final minutes, survive for 55-49 win

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 7, 2022

It wasn’t pretty, but the Gonzaga women did just enough Monday night to avoid making some unwelcome history.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women regroup from BYU collapse, turn attention to Monday’s meeting with San Francisco

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 7, 2022

Moments after one of the most disappointing losses of her career, Gonzaga women’s Coach Lisa Fortier was looking ahead to the next game.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women unable to keep halftime lead, lose to No. 16 BYU 62-50

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 5, 2022

There was no sugar-coating this one, and Lisa Fortier didn’t even try.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women face No. 16 BYU in crucial WCC game

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 4, 2022

Time will tell how big of a favor Portland did the Gonzaga women by knocking off first-place BYU on Thursday night.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women return to the Kennel undefeated in WCC, trying hard not to overlook Pacific

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 31, 2022

The Gonzaga women and their coach made one thing clear on Monday: they’re playing this game for fun, no matter the opponent.

Sports >  EWU football

Teammates, coaches and analysts react to Cooper Kupp’s dominant performance, leading Rams to Super Bowl

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 31, 2022

To those who know him best, it’s no surprise that Cooper Kupp will soon be playing in the Super Bowl.

Sports >  EWU football

Former EWU stars Kupp, Ebukam vie for Super Bowl

Sun., Jan. 30, 2022

Cooper Kupp has heard the voices in his head for more than a decade: “You can’t do this.”

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women dominate boards, jump out to early lead and roll past San Diego 69-43

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 29, 2022

The Gonzaga women made it look easy Saturday afternoon at San Diego.

News >  Education

East Valley middle, high school students head to remote learning as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 29, 2022

High numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to affect local school districts, forcing some of East Valley’s 4,200 students to learn remotely next week.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women go into San Diego undefeated in WCC games, aided by efficient free throw shooting

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 28, 2022

Going into Saturday’s West Coast Conference game at San Diego, the Zags are one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the nation at 78.2%.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Eliza Hollingsworth scores 12 off the bench to pace Gonzaga women in win over Pepperdine

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 27, 2022

The Gonzaga women relied on the same formula Thursday, and it paid off again in a 66-54 West Coast Conference win at Pepperdine.

News >  Education

Spokane School Board temporarily raises substitute pay to $200 daily in unanimous vote

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 26, 2022

Facing a severe shortage of teachers, the Spokane Public Schools board on Wednesday night approved a temporary 33% pay increase for substitute instructors.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women journey to SoCal for games at Pepperdine, San Diego

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 26, 2022

There are no sure things in sports, but the Gonzaga women’s annual trip to Pepperine comes pretty close.