Stories by Mike Prager for the Spokesman-Review

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Spokane’s first McDonald’s on North Monroe coming down to make way for a new one

UPDATED: Wed., May 24, 2017

Spokane’s first McDonald’s restaurant on North Monroe is coming down to make room for an updated McDonald’s at the same location

Sports > Outdoors

Weekend weather: Taste of summer to return for holiday weekend

UPDATED: Wed., May 24, 2017

This week’s brief taste of summer will return in time for the Memorial Day holiday

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Agency spells out rules, safe practices for backyard fires

UPDATED: Wed., May 24, 2017

The popularity of backyard fires appears to be growing, especially with metal backyard fire pits. Now the Spokane Clean Air Agency is spelling out the do’s and don’ts for safe, legal burning

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Pet food drive to benefit companions of homebound residents

UPDATED: Wed., May 24, 2017

A 7-year-old program to distribute pet food to Meals on Wheels clients gets a boost next month with a new pet food drive

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STA kicks off new Spokane Valley bus route

UPDATED: Mon., May 22, 2017

Spokane Transit Authority this week began a new Spokane Valley bus route under voter-approved STA expansion last fall

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Getting There: I-90 to be free-flowing during upcoming holiday weekend

Mon., May 22, 2017

Barricades and lane restrictions are being removed from eastbound Interstate 90 this coming weekend to make room for Memorial Day traffic

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Snowy, wet winter and spring boost dandelions, kills roses; toll on wine grapes yet to be known

UPDATED: Sun., May 21, 2017

Winter seems to leave its mark on spring every year; this year it is a bumper crop of dandelions

News > Spokane

Daughter of suspended police officer arrested in kidnapping case

UPDATED: Fri., May 19, 2017

The daughter of a Spokane police officer was arrested on Friday, a day after her father, 18-year veteran Officer John Arredondo, was placed on administrative leave in connection to the case.

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Spokane firefighter gets a big suprise: Firefighter of the year

UPDATED: Fri., May 19, 2017

Spokane Firefighter Jhareme Fuller didn’t know until minutes before Thursday’s Lilac Festival luncheon that he was there to be recognized as the firefighter of the year.

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Seven teachers will be honored for Lilac Festival

UPDATED: Wed., May 17, 2017

Seven Spokane area teachers are being honored today as part of the annual Lilac Festival

Sports > Outdoors

Fresh layer of mountain snow giving way to warming temps

Wed., May 17, 2017

This week’s snow storm in the mountains of the region will give way to temperatures more typical of late spring

News > Spokane

VFW Auxiliary national president visiting Spokane, CdA

UPDATED: Wed., May 17, 2017

The national president of the VFW Auxiliary is coming to Spokane for the Lilac parade, but will also visit Coeur d’Alene where important work is underway for veterans

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$50 million worth of cars blew into Spokane on Wednesday

UPDATED: Wed., May 17, 2017

Some of the finest supercars and hypercars drove into Spokane for a pair of events on Wednesday.

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Snow returns to the mountains, but warmer weather will arrive by the weekend

UPDATED: Tue., May 16, 2017

Fresh snow fell across the Cascades and Kettle Range on Tuesday, but forecasters said the late taste of winter is going away by Friday.

News > Spokane

New snowfall likely in mountains

UPDATED: Mon., May 15, 2017

Just when you thought winter was over, forecasters are calling for a blanket of new snow in the mountains.

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State looking for ways to ease Interstate 90 congestion through Spokane

Mon., May 15, 2017

State transportation officials are looking for ways to head off traffic congestion on I-90 through Spokane

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Vera water well open for weekend tour

UPDATED: Fri., May 12, 2017

This year’s Mother’s Day tour of historic native rock structures will offer tourgoers a rare chance to peer down a 156-foot well.

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Women play leading role in emerging marijuana businesses in Washington state

Fri., May 12, 2017

Shilo Morgan, co-owner of the Lucky Leaf Co. marijuana shop, prides herself on running a clean family business.

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Spokane jury acquits man who claimed self-defense in East Central killing

UPDATED: Thu., May 11, 2017

A Spokane jury on Thursday acquitted a man who shot and killed another man in East Central Spokane in 2015 in a case that boiled down to self-defense.