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McMorris Rodgers, House Democrats back compromise to pass historic privacy bill. But will Cantwell let it pass?

Mon., July 25, 2022

WASHINGTON – Congress appears closer than ever to passing sweeping legislation that would set national standards for how tech companies collect and use Americans’ personal data, but that won’t happen unless two Washington lawmakers can get on the same page.

News >  Local Government

Getting There: Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport’s new terminal will be five times bigger

Mon., July 25, 2022

With Pullman about to get an airport terminal five times as big as the existing one, officials hope more residents in the Palouse will choose to fly closer to home.

News >  Nation/World

The Jan. 6 committee has made its case against Donald Trump. Does it matter to Republican voters?

Sun., July 24, 2022

WASHINGTON – The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol held its eighth hearing Thursday evening, a prime-time television spectacle that capped off a series of presentations detailing former President Donald Trump’s actions before, during and after the riot.

A&E >  Books

Putsata Reang reflects on identity growing up as a child of refugees in her memoir ‘Ma and Me’

Sun., July 24, 2022

As an infant, Putsata Reang escaped war-torn Cambodia in 1975 with her family on a naval ship bound for the Philippines.

A&E >  Food

Uno Más Taco Shop opens inside Wonder Market

UPDATED: Fri., July 22, 2022

Chef and restaurateur Chad White has teamed up with Hello Sugar owners Ramsey and Amy Pruchnic and TT’s Old Iron Brewery and BBQ co-owner Travis Thosath to open a new taco shop.

News >  Nation/World

Washington, Idaho Congressional members split on same-sex marriage vote

UPDATED: Thu., July 21, 2022

All Democrats from Washington voted in favor of the legislation. Rep. Dan Newhouse was the only Washington Republican to vote in favor. Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Jaime Herrera Beutler voted against it. Idaho Republican Russ Fulcher voted against the legislation while Republican Michael Simpson voted in favor. 

News >  Health

VA delays computer system’s launch in Boise as Senate hearing spotlights harm, massive cost increase

UPDATED: Wed., July 20, 2022

WASHINGTON – In a last-minute decision Wednesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs delayed the planned Saturday launch of a troubled computer system in Boise after a watchdog report linked the system to 149 cases of harm at Spokane’s VA hospital.

News >  Health

Internal document reveals more frequent computer problems at Spokane VA than previously known

UPDATED: Wed., July 20, 2022

WASHINGTON – On the morning of July 13, health care providers at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane were greeted by a familiar message in their inboxes.

News >  WA Government

Hospital leaders call on state to help with ‘unprecedented’ capacity crisis

UPDATED: Tue., July 19, 2022

Many hospitals statewide, including most on the west side, are over 100% capacity. Though hospitals in Eastern Washington have not reached the same levels yet, hospital leaders say they could soon, with many currently around 95% capacity. 

News >  Military

Washington lawmakers outraged after watchdog reports find computer system harmed nearly 150 Spokane veterans and VA leaders misled investigators

UPDATED: Tue., July 19, 2022

WASHINGTON – Washington lawmakers reacted with outrage after a report published by an internal Department of Veterans Affairs watchdog Friday confirmed a computer system at Spokane’s VA hospital has caused nearly 150 cases of harm, while another report found VA leaders in charge of training users on the new system misled investigators.

News >  Nation/World

District 4 congressional race: Newhouse faces seven challengers in test of Trump’s influence in Central Washington

UPDATED: Mon., July 18, 2022

The race to represent Washington's 4th congressional district may be the least predictable contest in the state's Aug. 2 primary, as four-term Rep. Dan Newhouse faces six other Republicans and a Democrat.

News >  Local Government

‘The road is not going to be given up’: Public access to Lake Pend Oreille at Camp Bay at center of dispute

Sun., July 17, 2022

Bonner County District Court could soon decide the fate of a disputed public road with access to Lake Pend Oreille, if the parties do not come to an agreement before then.

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Four seek to replace Stevens County Prosecutor Rasmussen amid conflict with commissioners’ office

Sun., July 17, 2022

The candidates will not only have to deal with taking on a new job title, but also lingering mistrust between the prosecutor's office and county commissioners.

News >  Features

Inspired by ‘Black wellness’ and the Crown Act, Spokane hairstylist Kameishi ‘Meme’ Williams opens first independent salon chair

UPDATED: Sun., July 17, 2022

At Sola Salon Studios, hairstylist Kameishi “Meme” Williams, business owner of The Sanctuary Beauty and Wellness, is dancing with herself to early 2000s R&B on a typical Wednesday.

News >  WA Government

Incumbent Patty Murray, Republican Tiffany Smiley likely to emerge in 18-candidate race for U.S. Senate

UPDATED: Fri., July 15, 2022

Heading into the Aug. 2 primary, Murray faces 17 challengers, but early campaign contributions and party support point to Tiffany Smiley as her likely opponent in November.

News >  Nation/World

Northwest tribes rally at Capitol as fight over Snake River dams reaches D.C.

UPDATED: Fri., July 15, 2022

WASHINGTON – Representatives from Northwest tribes gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday to call on Congress to breach the Lower Snake River dams in an effort to restore salmon runs .

News >  WA Government

Washington Supreme Court agrees to review capital gains lawsuit

Thu., July 14, 2022

A Douglas County Superior Court judge in March struck down the new tax, which opponents have called an income tax and therefore unconstitutional under state law. The state appealed the decision. The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the case, Quinn v. State of Washington, and bypass the court of appeals. 

News >  WA Government

Spokesman-Review, League of Women Voters to host virtual secretary of state debate Thursday

Thu., July 14, 2022

Five of the eight candidates running for the office have confirmed their participation in the forum. Julie Anderson, Bob Hagglund, Steve Hobbs, Mark Miloscia and Marquez Tiggs will answer questions written by the League and The Spokesman-Review. 

News >  Military

Murray leads Senate Democrats calling for equal rights to VA benefits for same-sex couples

UPDATED: Wed., July 13, 2022

WASHINGTON – A group of 41 Democratic senators, led by Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, sent a letter Wednesday calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure same-sex spouses have access to the same benefits as other couples.

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‘I call it my medicine’: Rise Above clinic helps Indigenous children find success in sports and life

UPDATED: Tue., July 12, 2022

School is out for the summer, but Rogers High School’s Carl “Tuffy” Ellingsen Athletic Center was packed Monday afternoon with kids ready to learn how their health and well -being are critical to chase their dreams.