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City of Spokane and regional 911 center ink two-year deal to cordially separate and share tax revenue

On Thursday, Spokane City Council, the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners and the Spokane Regional Emergency ...
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James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash is a maximalist, maddening, retread of a movie

There’s nobody making movies like James Cameron. A passionate filmmaker, deep-ocean explorer and general maniac when it comes ...
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All I want for Christmas is for Mariah Carey’s other songs to get some recognition

Mariah Carey is a marketing genius. The pop superstar begins promoting her best-selling single, a Christmas song, on ...
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The Washington Legislature is warned that climate goals and affordable power bills are at risk from data centers

Washington leaders are trying to juggle decarbonizing the state power grid while keeping electricity bills down for ...
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Spokane Public Facilities District announces Blessing in Disguise, a new music festival set for July 2026

In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, the Spokane Public Facilities District announced Blessing in Disguise, a new music ...
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UW Men’s Soccer wins big, SAGA recipients and a new music festival; plus, new music!

With Ferris High School grad Jadon Bowton in goal, the University of Washington just won its first ever men’s soccer National ...
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Public records show Spokane’s top commercial water users have halved their usage over the past two decades

When a section of the Spokane River ran completely dry in August, it sounded alarms for environmental advocates, like the ...
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I Saw You, Cheers and Jeers: “Thanks to the Garland and Magic Lantern theaters for keeping independent theaters active in Spokane!”

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What’s new at four ski resorts just over the border in British Columbia?

FERNIE ALPINE RESORT is known for its steep and deep terrain,” says Karen Pepper, the resort’s marketing manager. But the ...
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NEWS BRIEFS: FEMA approved to help as the PNW is hit with flooding

Communities across the Pacific Northwest are working hard to repair damage after it rained more than a foot over just a few ...
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Support a great cause this holiday season; here are a few to consider

If you’re looking for a different way to give this year — something beyond the usual boxes, bags, and credit card splurges — ...
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Our Favorite Songs of 2025

Unlike the past few years where there were clearly dominant pop music storylines like the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef or Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, 2025 felt a bit more ...