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News >  Pacific NW

Washington and Idaho lawmakers weigh in on Mueller report

Thu., April 18, 2019

With the release Thursday of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the 2016 presidential election, Washington and Idaho legislators are weighing in on how to proceed.

News >  Spokane

The classic font Helvetica is getting a facelift for the digital age. Spokane’s Helveticka approves.

UPDATED: Thu., April 18, 2019

“The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog” is known for utilizing every letter of the alphabet, and more than just a factoid, typeface creators use it to display the qualities of their fonts. This type of sentence – known as a panagram – will soon have a new spin on one of the most recognizable fonts: Helvetica.

News >  Further Review

Further Review: Notre-Dame de Paris

Tue., April 16, 2019

Every year, 12 million tourists make their pilgrimage to Paris to experience the majesty of one of the most iconic churches, Notre-Dame cathedral. The fire on April 16, 2019, threatens its existence.

News >  Spokane

Embers like stars: Gonzaga student describes scene at Notre Dame

UPDATED: Mon., April 15, 2019

Shocked silence. That is how Winston Holyfield, a Gonzaga University student, described the scene at the burning of Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most iconic structures in Paris. Holyfield said that the embers were flying so high in the sky that they look like stars.

News >  Spokane

‘If you see something, say something’: WikiLeaks files explore MLK attempted bombing in Spokane

UPDATED: Fri., April 12, 2019

The arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange this week in London has renewed interest in the organization’s database of government and corporate documents, including some 1,600 entries concerning Spokane.

News >  Spokane

Spokane congregants watch ‘Unplanned,’ a movie based on a Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life activist

Fri., April 12, 2019

Following a nationwide trend, members of Covenant Church Spokane packed Village Centre Cinemas at Wandermere last weekend to view “Unplanned,” the new movie that follows the path of Abby Johnson, a Planned Parenthood director turned anti-abortion activist.

News >  Spokane

Instagram Spokane: Local businesses are picturing profits with social media platform

UPDATED: Tue., April 9, 2019

More and more Spokane businesses and organizations are finding ways to incorporate the visual platform into their marketing strategies.

News >  Spokane

Hey Alexa, open Providence Health Connect; former Amazon exec gives health provider head start in voice bot technology for Spokane-area patients

UPDATED: Fri., April 5, 2019

Beginning in mid-April, Alexa can schedule your doctor’s appointment. Providence Health Care partnered with Alexa Health and Wellness to offer patients the option of scheduling Express Care visits through the popular smart home device.

News >  Spokane

A palatial pickle: Amway House’s fate rests on planning and zoning meeting

UPDATED: Fri., April 5, 2019

A palatial property commonly referred to as the ‘Amway House’ has stood vacant since entering the market a decade ago. The broker hopes to change that with a special use permit that would allow the space to be used as a bed-and-breakfast or event center.

News >  Spokane

Spokane autism advocate: Sesame Street Muppet great for community

UPDATED: Tue., April 2, 2019

Meet Julia. She has electric-red hair, a yellow-felt body, loves painting and lives on Sesame Street. Julia, a Muppet on the long-running children’s show, has autism.

News >  Spokane

‘Welcome to Chaos Central’: Gonzaga Exists apparel is a high stakes gamble

UPDATED: Sat., March 30, 2019

One of the most stressful Gonzaga University NCAA watch parties may be at Zome Design, the screen printing shop responsible for the “Gonzaga Exists” T-shirts and sweatshirts.

News >  Spokane

Spokane doctor dies in Hawaii

UPDATED: Fri., March 29, 2019

A Spokane doctor who was vacationing in Hawaii was reported to have died on Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

News >  Spokane

Washington lawmakers defend Special Olympics funding

Fri., March 29, 2019

Washington lawmakers opposed a proposal that would cut federal funding to Special Olympics, a cut President Trump is backing away from as well, Associated Press reported.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Murder trial in Washington highlights growing use of genetic genealogy to solve cold cases

UPDATED: Wed., March 27, 2019

A cold case murder trial in Snohomish County will be the first to include genetic genealogy as an investigative tool as law enforcement embraces technology to solve crimes.

News >  Spokane

Father of Sandy Hook victim who spoke at Gonzaga died by suicide

UPDATED: Mon., March 25, 2019

The father of a six-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary victim died by suicide on Monday. Jeremy Richman spoke at Gonzaga University last April about the connection between the brain and violence, research he and his wife undertook in the aftermath of their daughter’s death.

News >  Health

Local health officials emphasize risk of chickenpox after Kentucky governor shares story of intentionally infecting his children

Fri., March 22, 2019

Kim Thorburn, former health officer and Spokane Regional Health District director, said she was saddened but not surprised to hear Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin announce he took his nine children to a chickenpox party with the intention of them becoming infected.

News >  Spokane

March Madness doubles as vasectomy season, Spokane urologist says

UPDATED: Thu., March 21, 2019

Spokane urologists say it is no myth that clients strategically schedule vasectomies so they can recuperate during March Madness.

News >  Spokane

Facial recognition security checks will be vetted before they reach Spokane, airport leader says

UPDATED: Wed., March 20, 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Protection aims to utilize facial recognition at 20 major international airports on 16,300 flights per week by 2021. The technology is already being used at 17 international airports.

News >  Spokane

Ocasio-Cortez joins McMorris Rodgers in backing bill requiring minimum wage for workers with disabilities. But it’s complicated.

UPDATED: Sat., March 16, 2019

At 17, John Lemus took his first job, landscaping at Fairchild Air Force Base. He described it as “mostly just pulling weeds.” It was tiring work, but he was looking forward to his first paycheck. When the check arrived he was crestfallen. It was about $70.

News >  Spokane

Idaho lawmakers pass bill allowing alcohol sales in historic theaters

Sat., March 9, 2019

A bill cleared the Idaho Senate floor on Thursday that could make life a lot simpler for the Panida Theater in Sandpoint – and other historic theaters like it.

News >  Idaho

Methodists in Coeur d’Alene applaud inclusivity sermon

Mon., March 4, 2019

Pastor Heather Seman says the Community United Methodist Church stands for inclusivity, contrary to an international conference of Methodists which upheld a ban on same-sex marriage and gay clergy. About three-quarters of the crowd of about 100 people stood and applauded after her sermon. Her 9 a.m. Sunday service was the first she had led at the church since the conference’s decision.

News >  Spokane

‘Facing the monster’: Spokane firefighter battles PTSD

UPDATED: Mon., March 4, 2019

Not long ago, had you asked Lou Franchino, a Spokane firefighter for 23 years, if he would ever return to work, he would have said no.

News >  Religion

Area leaders of United Methodist church react to LGBT decisions

Wed., Feb. 27, 2019

At a special session Tuesday, the United Methodist Church voted for the plan that would continue the prohibition of gay clergy and same-sex marriage within the church, and provide harsher punishments for disobedient clergy.

News >  Spokane

Washington state ready to sue over Trump’s new abortion policy

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 25, 2019

Washington state intends to file a lawsuit to stop President Donald Trump’s new policy that would make it more difficult for women seeking abortions.

News >  Spokane

Your federal tax refund only a pittance? You’re not alone. Here’s why.

Sat., Feb. 16, 2019

The amount Spokane residents pay this tax season likely will change due to the passage of major tax reform – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – in December 2017, unless they consulted with a professional earlier in the year.