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New WSU honey bee lab studies bee health, nutrition and parasites

Sun., Oct. 30, 2022

OTHELLO, Wash. – Riley Reed has wanted to be an entomologist since he was 5, when a professor from Washington State University brought a collection of pinned insects for a talk at his small Central Washington hometown library in Basin City.

News >  WA Government

We the People: Senate rules for filibuster up for debate. Here’s where Washington’s senators stand

Sun., Oct. 30, 2022

Each week, The Spokesman-Review examines one question from the Naturalization Test immigrants must pass to become United States citizens.

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Vandalism suspected after Balazs sculpture found toppled in downtown Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 31, 2022

UPDATE: The Harold Balazs sculpture that was found damaged on Friday was removed for repairs on Monday morning, Spokane Arts Director Melissa Huggins said. Huggins said there are a number of unknown variables regarding the cost and repair of the sculpture. The time frame to reinstall the sculpture is also unknown, she said.

News >  Health

Washington health officials encourage vaccination as triple-whammy respiratory season approaches

Fri., Oct. 28, 2022

Unlike normal respiratory virus seasons, this year brings three viruses to watch out for: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, and COVID-19. 

News >  WA Government

Truth-test: U.S. Senate ads from both campaigns often miss important context. Here’s a look at the Murray-Smiley race

Fri., Oct. 28, 2022

With some polls showing a tightening race for Senate in Washington state, attack ads from both sides are filling mailboxes, computer screens and the airwaves.

News >  Washington

Heart of the Columbia Basin: Othello is young, Hispanic and growing fast

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 25, 2022

OTHELLO, Wash. – Columbia Basin Project irrigation transformed a little town in the panhandle of Adams County from humble beginnings as a railroad pit stop to an agricultural powerhouse that continues to grow.

News >  WA Government

Key insights, remaining questions after Sunday’s U.S. Senate debate between Smiley and Murray

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 25, 2022

Between questions on inflation, climate change, the Snake River Dams and Hanford, the candidates hoping to represent Washington in the U.S. Senate next year gave some answers while dodging a number of others. 

News >  WA Government

Murray, Smiley race for U.S. Senate narrows as candidates head into debate in Spokane on Sunday

Sun., Oct. 23, 2022

The two will face off in a debate hosted by the Spokesman-Review and the League of Women Voters in partnership with the Washington State Debate Coalition. Tickets for the debate are sold out, but it will air on KSPS, as well as a number of other media outlets, at 5 p.m. on Sunday from the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at Gonzaga University. 

News >  WA Government

Washington secretary of state race close as ever as candidates head into Sunday debate

Sun., Oct. 23, 2022

The two candidates will face off Sunday in a debate hosted by the Spokesman-Review and the League of Women Voters. Both candidates will debate at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at Gonzaga University. 

News >  WA Government

Inslee, legislators lay out first legislative proposals for protecting abortion in Washington

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 21, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee pledged again on Friday to amend the state constitution to codify the right to an abortion in Washington.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Two killed, officer wounded in Ferry County shooting; all three suspects in custody

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 21, 2022

The Colville Tribal Police Department was called to the scene of the shooting in Keller, where authorities found two people dead, according to a news release from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Authorities attempted to locate a vehicle seen leaving the area. One officer came across the vehicle, and was struck with gunfire in the arm. 

News >  WA Government

Ballots for the November election are on their way, and so is a new local voter’s guide

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 20, 2022

The Spokane County Auditor's Office will mail out about 350,000 ballots for Nov. 8 election throughout the week. About 178,000 were mailed out on Wednesday with most of the rest going out Thursday, Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton said.

News >  Local Government

Getting There: New roundabout, bridges and Bigelow Gulch construction coming to Spokane in 2023 as part of six-year transportation plan

Mon., Oct. 17, 2022

Over the next six years, proposed construction in the county will cost about $190 million, though most of it will come from state and federal grants.

News >  Local Government

Wondering who to vote for this November? Here’s a list of local, statewide candidate debates to help you

Sat., Oct. 15, 2022

Over the last month and in the weeks leading up to the election, a number of state and local organizations have hosted debate forums to help inform the public ahead of the Nov. 8. 

News >  WA Government

Ferguson seeks $24.6 million from Facebook for campaign finance violations

Sat., Oct. 15, 2022

Attorney General Bob Ferguson is seeking the maximum penalty of $24.6 million against Facebook's parent company, Meta, for violations of Washington's campaign finance transparency law. 

News >  WA Government

Pend Oreille auditor race pits incumbent against election skeptic

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 26, 2022

After running unopposed for the last three elections, Pend Oreille County Auditor Marianne Nichols is facing a challenge this year from an election skeptic.

News >  Military

VA postpones rollout of computer system tested in Spokane until mid-2023, warns 41,500 veterans it may have delayed care

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 13, 2022

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday it will postpone the rollout of a troubled computer system it has been testing in Spokane for the past two years and will notify more than 40,000 veterans in the Inland Northwest, Oregon and Ohio that their treatment may have been delayed by problems with the system.

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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.