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WSU professor says assassination attempt is stark reminder that heated political rhetoric must cool

UPDATED: Sat., July 13, 2024

Saturday’s alleged assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump could be a moment of unity, for partisan politicians to ease back toward civility. Or it could just make things worse, said Cornell Clayton, director of the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University.

News >  Local Government

Washington, Spokane-area political leaders react to ‘horrendous’ shooting at Trump rally that injured former president

UPDATED: Sat., July 13, 2024

As news broke that former U.S. President Donald Trump had reportedly suffered a gunshot wound from an assassination attempt at a campaign rally Saturday afternoon, local political figures expressed shock and outrage.

News >  Weather

Sizzling Spokane: With no end to heat in sight, could the city break its record for 90-degree days?

UPDATED: Fri., July 12, 2024

The city of Spokane is working hard to keep people cool during these record-breaking temperatures. 

News >  Health

‘Not just a tool, but a symbol’: UW Medicine celebrates first day of school with stethoscope ceremony

UPDATED: Thu., July 10, 2025

Sixty future physicians were presented with stethoscopes on Thursday in a celebratory ceremony at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Spokane. The class of 35 women and 25 men will now embark on four years of exploring and encountering the medical field and local communities.

News >  Health

New variant, updated vaccine: Coronavirus is back, but it never even left

UPDATED: Thu., July 25, 2024

There’s no indication that the coronavirus’ tenure is ending.

News >  Features

Is social media modern day’s society newspaper section? Experts draw contrasts, similarities

Fri., July 12, 2024

Social media may seem like a new phenomenon, but over a hundred years ago The Chronicle's society pages were already serving the same purpose -and doing it better.

News >  Local Government

Airway Heights requests tax increase to hire more police and boost public safety efforts

UPDATED: Thu., July 25, 2024

Airway Heights voters will decide next month if they want to increase property taxes to boost policing in step with the city’s rapid population growth.

News >  Sci/Tech

The future of AI, artificial organs and other innovative applied math is being taught in Spokane this week

Fri., July 12, 2024

The weather, politics and artificial organs may not seem to have much in common, but researchers at an international applied mathematics convention happening in Spokane would disagree.

News >  K-12 education

Girl, 10, partners with Spokane Public Schools to bring ice cream to local shelters

UPDATED: Fri., July 12, 2024

SPS' HEART brings fun activities like Lem's Pops to homeless shelters in Spokane.

News >  K-12 education

Spokane middle schoolers won’t be allowed to use their phones during lunch, the district concludes

UPDATED: Thu., July 11, 2024

Spokane Public Schools will prohibit cell phone use during middle school lunchtime next year, the district concluded.

News >  Pacific NW

U.S. and Canada strike deal to update 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty

UPDATED: Thu., July 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – The United States and Canada announced Thursday that they have reached an agreement in principle to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, a 60-year-old pact that governs how the two nations use the Columbia Basin’s water resources.

News >  Spokane

Dreams to reality: SERA’s promotes youth and readies for August celebration

Thu., July 11, 2024

The Spokane Eastside Reunion Association’s mission to help today’s youth was on full display last week inside restaurant Fresh Soul, where teens were having fun and cleaning up after working in the kitchen.

A&E >  Entertainment

Dearest Gentle Readers: Spokane Daily Chronicle had ‘Lady Whistledown’ of its own

UPDATED: Thu., July 11, 2024

Though not nearly as scandalous, Spokane’s afternoon newspaper The Chronicle had its own Lady Whistledown’s society papers.

News >  K-12 education

Spokane Public Schools to ban cellphone use in classrooms

UPDATED: Thu., July 11, 2024

Spokane Public Schools will ban cellphone use in classrooms next year.

A&E

‘Come as you are’: Riverfront Moves offers free exercise for all

UPDATED: Wed., July 17, 2024

Riverfront Park has partnered with Providence and several local fitness studios to bring a series of free summer exercise classes to Spokane.

News >  Weather

Spokane heat wave breaks heat records three days in a row

UPDATED: Wed., July 10, 2024

Spokane sees record heat, "moderate" temperatures looking forward. 

News >  Weather

It’s still hot in Spokane; here’s what to expect as the scorcher of a week continues

UPDATED: Tue., July 9, 2024

Sweltering conditions are expected to persist in Spokane, with Wednesday still the forecast peak of a dayslong heat wave.

News >  Weather

This is your body on heat: How summer weather can lead to organ failure, death

UPDATED: Tue., July 9, 2024

When temperatures in Spokane reach 95 degrees, it’s not just the scorching conditions and brutal sun that make Dr. Rob Lichfield start to sweat. He knows his job as the division lead physician at Providence urgent care is about to be busy.

News >  Health

Providence to close children’s inpatient psychiatric center at Sacred Heart

UPDATED: Tue., July 9, 2024

Sacred Heart Medical Center will close its children’s psychiatric unit on Sept. 7, Providence announced Tuesday.

News >  Spokane

A wayward orange bird has captivated Spokane residents hungering for more sightings

UPDATED: Tue., July 9, 2024

A mystery bird has been driving birders in the Spokane area a little cuckoo.