Archives | December 2021
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Wednesday, Dec. 1
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Last in line: Dane Isaak carries family name, legacy into 1B title game for Almira/Coulee-Hartline
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Startups use tech, ‘gamification’ for public health problems
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Rising COVID-19 cases pause jury trials in North Idaho
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Christmas Bureau: Volunteers get set up for the big day
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Haynes reflects on two tumultuous years as he leaves Spokane School Board: ‘We wanted to try to make sure our students had everything they need’
Thursday, Dec. 2
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The Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade. Here’s what that could look like in the Inland Northwest
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The books are ready to be given away at the upcoming Christmas Bureau
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The origin of ‘omicron’: How do you pronounce the new coronavirus variant, and more importantly, why?
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Helping hands: Ms. Wheelchair Idaho receives support of friends in GoFundMe for adaptive vehicle
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Historic Chancery building faces demolition as Centennial Real Estate Investments plans apartment complex on site
Friday, Dec. 3
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Lawrence Goldstone: Americans need a better Constitution. Trying to create one would be a big mistake
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Inslee: Washington increasing access to boosters, vaccines ahead of omicron
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‘You are the Christmas Bureau’: As donation drive nears opening, volunteers get a crash course in holiday cheer
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Local distributor King Beverage purchases land near Spokane International Airport for new distribution facility
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Climate in the classroom: Gonzaga students primed to take lessons to Spokane elementary schools
Saturday, Dec. 4
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Will Bunch: Michigan school slaughter exposes 2nd Amendment as poison pill of the American Experiment
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Recap and highlights: No. 16 Alabama shoots its way to large halftime lead, hangs on to beat No. 3 Gonzaga in Seattle
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Clear vision: Volunteer Alco Canfield may be blind but she is grateful to help make Christmas special this year
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Is a homeless shelter a criminal justice issue? Council wrestles with questions ahead of budget vote
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A Grip on Sports: For the first time, Eastern Washington’s FCS playoff defeat came at the hands of Montana
Sunday, Dec. 5
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Online shopping will soar this holiday season. So will scams. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate dropped down last week
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Motley Fool: Playing defense
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Idaho senators cosponsor bill to block settlements for separated immigrant families
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Cannon Street shelter costly, but city leaders see no alternative
Monday, Dec. 6
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Sorry, Donald, not interested
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100 years ago in Spokane: Trio of thieving teenagers arrested in Sprague Avenue hotel room
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You better watch out: Experts offer tips to avoid scams this holiday season – or any time of year
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Wilkerson spearheads formation of new equity subcommittee in Spokane City Hall
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Spokane police hope social media, public will help deter package thefts this holiday season
Tuesday, Dec. 7
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George Skelton: For many alive during Pearl Harbor, the war years were the most momentous of our lives
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Council president, mayor’s office at odds over Spokane Police Department positions
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Moose brothers spend weekend in Manito, move on by Monday
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Volunteers ready to help people navigate paperwork and get to the Christmas Bureau toy room
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Spokane airman shot down over Japan in World War II part of complicated legacy of Pacific theater
Wednesday, Dec. 8
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Major outage at Amazon disrupts businesses across the U.S.
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New Christmas Bureau volunteers keep the staff fed and ready to help
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Christmas tree trouble: Fires, weather, supply chain issues lead to higher prices, shortages at local lots
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Pfizer says COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron
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U.S. businesses advertised near-record 11 million open jobs
Thursday, Dec. 9
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‘Hamilton’ in Spokane: Single-ticket sales open Tuesday for 2022 Best of Broadway show – here’s how to avoid getting ripped off
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Christmas Bureau gifts offer solace to families struggling to pay rent, groceries, bills
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Unvaccinated people still make up the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations at Providence
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Double shot season: Doctors say it’s safe to get flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at the same time
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Pandemic projects: Spokane resident Sue Jackson’s treks on Centennial Trail open her eyes to region’s vistas, wildlife, blooms
Friday, Dec. 10
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‘Definitely a game changer’: Robot offers freedom for girl at Madison Elementary
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New pajamas at the Christmas Bureau bring comfort on those cold mornings
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Davenport Hotels agreed to $3 million class-action settlement a month before announced sale
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Mead’s Cyan receives ‘Game of the Year’ honor from Apple for reimagined ‘Myst’
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Boys basketball preview: Team capsules for Greater Spokane League, Eastern Washington and North Idaho
Saturday, Dec. 11
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Will Bunch: 3 words America forgot that explain gun insanity, vaccine denial, student debt and more
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Jeffrey Sikkenga: Change the Bill of Rights? Don’t be so sure
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COUNTERPOINT: The Bill of Rights needed to be updated — and it was
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Tyler Cowen: Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk … and Paul McCartney
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Erica De Bruin, Risa Brooks: 18 steps to a democratic breakdown
Sunday, Dec. 12
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Motley Fool: On Target
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Average long-term mortgage rates hold firm another week
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Michelle Singletary: Yes, debt collectors can now contact you on social media, but they can’t post that you owe money
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Where’s the money coming from in Idaho’s statewide races?
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We the People: Lifetime Supreme Court terms were created to keep justices insulated from political pressure
Monday, Dec. 13
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: It’s time to do something about books
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100 years ago in Spokane: Reporters get to see reputed South Hill ‘oil spring’
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Holiday driving hazards: Five safety tips around busier roads and impaired drivers in winter
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Getting There: Spokane airport terminal renovations aim to take off next year
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Serving a mission: Nonprofit Skils’kin celebrates 51st year finding employment for disabled workers
Tuesday, Dec. 14
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100 years ago in Spokane: Chronicle editor top pick to referee Rose Bowl; Great Northern sued for fire that destroyed town
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Inslee proposes electric vehicle rebates, cleaner buildings in new climate proposals
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The toy room is hopping, whirring and buzzing at the Christmas Bureau
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Afghanistan War veteran teaching refugees at Linwood Elementary
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Real estate experts release report on Spokane’s housing density
Wednesday, Dec. 15
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Sheriff’s Office to maintain $15k signing bonuses
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Lawsuit looks to void redistricting commission’s work, claiming it violated open meeting laws
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‘There is no more time when it comes to salmon’: Inslee announces proposed investments for species recovery
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Spokane County commissioners extend deadline for Board of Health applicants
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Electric car owners bask in liberation from gasoline
Thursday, Dec. 16
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Will Bunch: Nothing is more important than Team Trump’s January PowerPoint urging a full-blown coup
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Hungarian fashion studio builds Roma cultural prestige
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Popular Manito Park holiday lights drive-thru brings plenty of traffic, but neighbors don’t fret
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It’s the last day of the Christmas Bureau, and toys are still available
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After teens going to an LGBTQ library group were met with protesters in North Idaho, a debate has erupted about the region’s political climate
Friday, Dec. 17
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Inslee unveils ‘unusually large’ $62 billion supplemental budget proposal
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‘I will persevere’: Shane Proctor, Washington’s top bull rider, battles a grueling physical and emotional year for 6th NFR
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‘It means a lot’: Grateful families hopeful for a merry holiday after picking up gifts on the Christmas Bureau’s last day of the season
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Shawn Vestal: Bell ringers in short supply as the holiday approaches
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Winter weather advisory issued as Spokane and Coeur d’Alene brace for 1 to 3 inches of snow Saturday
Saturday, Dec. 18
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Gustavo Arellano: 2021: The year of losing friends
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Every little bit given to the Christmas Bureau helps a family
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Civil rights, fire, homelessness and more: Key takeaways from Spokane’s new $1 billion budget
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‘To empower people’: Spokane, Gonzaga partner up to launch training academy for neighborhood council leaders
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Recap and highlights: No. 5 Gonzaga finds its shooting stroke in Phoenix, beats No. 25 Texas Tech 69-55
Sunday, Dec. 19
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Susan Tompor: How to avoid gift card scams: What to check before you buy
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Motley Fool: Big price, big prospects
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Michelle Singletary: Beware of storm-chasing scammers trying to capitalize on tornado relief efforts
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Two new redistricting challenges filed with Idaho Supreme Court
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Experts answer your questions on vaccine side effects, omicron and more COVID-19 hot topics
Monday, Dec. 20
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100 years ago in North Idaho: Priest River freezes, causing logjam as frigid December continues
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Mentoring memories: Spokane woman believes in time with girls as gift of giving
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Difference Makers: Chris Bovey’s art style celebrates what makes Spokane unique
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‘We just love what we do’: Christmas Bureau volunteers find ‘so much joy’ in giving back year after year
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Getting There: Spokane changing up max times at parking meters
Tuesday, Dec. 21
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China imposes sanctions on US officials over Xinjiang
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Pediatrician returns to Kellogg clinic for first time in decades
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With Christmas Bureau closed for the year, attention turns to final fundraising and 2022
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Difference Makers: Gloria Ochoa-Bruck never passes up mentorship opportunity
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Spokane COVID-19 community testing sites adjust hours for holidays
Wednesday, Dec. 22
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‘We have stock’: Smaller stores aim for last-minute shoppers
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Oh Christmas palm, Oh Christmas palm, how lovely are thy fronds
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Difference Makers: Cold case detective, forensic DNA scientist hope to inspire others after solving an infamous Spokane crime
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Making the Christmas Bureau what it is: Companies, groups and volunteers donate time, expertise and goods
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City of Spokane will pick up your Christmas tree for free on your garbage days Dec. 27-Jan. 7
Thursday, Dec. 23
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Difference Makers: Yvonne A.K. Johnson brings passion and crowds to Spokane Valley Summer Theatre
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City of Spokane prepares to implement federal coronavirus vaccine mandate
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Spokane does it again: Christmas Fund tops $535,000 fundraising goal
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Furry festivities: Give the gift of safety for pets during the holidays
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Shadle Park High, Westview Elementary students bond, challenge each other to be kind
Friday, Dec. 24
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Central Valley teacher, students revel in collecting stuffed animals for Christmas Bureau
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Difference Makers: Taking after namesake, WSU’s Steve Gleason Institute reaches new heights in battle against ALS
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A shortage ‘never seen before’: Health care unions push for safe staffing standards
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Shawn Vestal: Medical journal decks the halls with silly science for the season
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On the cover: The inside scoop on our Christmas card to readers
Saturday, Dec. 25
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Jim Milley: Perpetual stress is taking a toll on all of us
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Idaho leads country in population growth rate for fifth year in a row
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‘He was the saving grace’: Man’s nationwide nonprofit that buys Christmas gifts for nursing home residents is expanding to Spokane
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100 years ago in Spokane: North Central students make Christmas merry for Spokane Children’s Home
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Mitten-coloring contest: A penguin, Pavilion at Riverfront and the Zags
Sunday, Dec. 26
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Motley Fool: In the clouds
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Michelle Singletary: With coming Fed rate increases, pay off that credit card debt now
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Susan Tompor: How to throw more money at inflation hedge with year-end hack
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Monica Hesse: Mary Bailey is the true hero of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
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We the People: Almost 9 years after first elected, Inslee reflects on his focus for third term – the COVID-19 pandemic
Monday, Dec. 27
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Rex Huppke: Hi, I’m Donald Trump’s failed coup. Thanks to Democrats and the media, nobody’s afraid of me!
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100 years ago in Spokane: Spokane PD warns footloose revelers on New Year’s
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Two years after their engagement at The S-R clocktower, Idaho couple welcome a new member to their family
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Getting There: Idaho traffic fatalities at 15-year high; 258 people have died in crashes this year
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Difference Makers: Roberta Wilburn reflects on the ‘huge growth’ of diversity and inclusion at Whitworth University
Tuesday, Dec. 28
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100 years ago in Spokane County: Jury clears Great Northern Railway in wildfire that destroyed Milan
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Here’s how to keep your car running as temperature reach near zero this week
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Candace Mumm leaves lasting mark on Spokane city government
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‘I could feel their arms around me’: Spokane Valley retired nurse recalls 5 days trapped in car in November
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University District Development Association names new CEO
Wednesday, Dec. 29
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China urges U.S. to protect its space station from satellites
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100 years ago in Spokane: Anti-Saloon League declares Prohibition a success in Spokane
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Local favorites Gonzaga, Cooper Kupp and Julianna Peña also the favorites of bettors in 2021
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Indonesia to let Boeing 737 Max fly again after 2018 crash
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Sports County USA: Spokane County commissioners’ resolution designates new nickname
Thursday, Dec. 30
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Difference Makers: Jake Dickert steadied Washington State’s football team and earned the reward
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Washington health department updates standards for rationing care if hospitals get overwhelmed
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Pandemic lessons: Local health leaders describe what we’ve learned since 2020
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Liberty Lake Library starts buddy reading program for K-4th with teenagers
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Spokane County Fire District 4 adding 12 full-time firefighters
Friday, Dec. 31
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Germany shuts down half of its 6 remaining nuclear plants
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Difference Makers: Rick Desautel defied Canadian law to prove Sinixt people were never extinct
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LoKey Cafe opens in former Next Door Espresso space in downtown Spokane
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U.S. Postal Service recovers from poor holiday showing in 2020
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A Grip on Sports: It’s New Year’s Eve, which means it’s time for college football from El Paso … and other places