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Washington set to launch first renovated hybrid-electric ferry in fleet
When riders go aboard the Wenatchee ferry next week for the first time in nearly two years, they likely won’t notice much of a difference. The vessel’s interior is largely unchanged, and the feature ...
With at least three starting spots up for grabs, how incoming transfers will impact Gonzaga women next season
This is the second story in a five-part summer series about the Gonzaga women’s basketball program. The series continues through Aug. 1.
Gonzaga, UCLA set Dec. 13 date for Seattle Hoops Showdown at Climate Pledge Arena
The Zags and UCLA have set a Dec. 13 date for their highly anticipated nonconference matchup at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. A tipoff time and television designation are expected to be announced ...
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Crews continue to battle Western Pines fire northeast of Davenport
The Western Pines fire burning northeast of Davenport has nearly doubled in size as crews continue to battle the blaze as it approaches the Spokane River. Listed at about 2,100 acres on Wednesday, the ...
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‘How we’re getting through it’: Musicians from across the country flock to Coeur d’Alene to honor fallen Idaho firefighters
The Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Pipes and Drums band is typically composed of just 8 people, maybe 12 on a good day. But this week, that number spiked to 150 as bagpipe players and drummers from across ...
2,100-acre fire forcing evacuations near Davenport
A 2,100-acre fire was burning grass and timber and threatening homes Wednesday about 9 miles northeast of Davenport along the Spokane River, according to Ryan Rodruck, spokesman for the Washington ...
The Northwest Tandem Bike Rally graces the trails of Spokane Valley
The Northwest Tandem Bike Rally returned to the Spokane area this Fourth of July weekend for the first time since 2011. With ...
Skull found in 2022 in southeast Idaho identified as missing Spokane woman
A skull found nearly three years ago in southeastern Idaho has been identified as a missing woman from Spokane, Idaho State Police announced Wednesday.
Authorities stop search of Travis Decker in southern Idaho
Law enforcement suspended its search of Travis Decker in the Sawtooth National Forest after investigators learned the man hiking in the southern Idaho wilderness who matched the description of the ...
Suspected arsonist identified after Tuesday’s fire spree
Spokane police are asking the public's help to find a man suspected of setting multiple fires early Tuesday, including one that caused substantial damage to a church office and youth center.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposes waiving fees, deferring others and more to encourage affordable housing
Hoping to spur the development of affordable housing, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown unveiled a series of reform proposals Monday ...
Staffing, budgets among the concerns of Spokane County Fire District 4 commissioner candidates
The race for a commissioner’s seat on one of the largest fire districts in Spokane is underscored by a critical issue – ...