The U.S. House once had a representative for about every 30,000 people, but now lawmakers serve between 543,000 and 991,000 constituents — what happened?
By Samantha Wohlfeil
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers' surprise retirement sent shockwaves through Spokane's political world and sets the stage for a "mad scramble" 2024 election
By Nate Sanford
Washington works to strengthen hate crime laws after a spate of anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism in Spokane, while Idaho fights to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care
By Colton Rasanen
NEWS BRIEFS: Local police begin 2024 with a grim statistic
Plus, Kootenai is denied a state investigation; disproportionate jaywalking citations and the history of Northeast Spokane.
Spokane County finally gets disaster declaration, opening federal money for 2023 wildfire victims
West Plains residents can now apply for free PFAS water testing from environmental agencies
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What kind of change would you like to see in government?
Seems like Eastern Washington's congressional seat only changes hands when big winds are blowing in from D.C.
By Ted S. McGregor Jr.
Lawmakers in Olympia keep homegrown cannabis illegal in Washington
By Will Maupin
The renowned Pacific Northwest Ballet comes to Spokane to showcase a range of classic and contemporary ballet choreography
By Summer Sandstrom
A local couple opens two shops focused on creative play and community inside Hillyard's historic United Building
By Lucy Klebeck
TV adaptations of films aren't slowing down, but they are getting better
By Bill Frost
The Garland returns, new music venue; plus, new music!
Volunteers of America's Mardi Bras fundraiser gathers essential items for local women in need
I Saw You
Gonzaga hoops enters the homestretch
Redemption and records are on the line over the final regular season games
Hot Pot & Pho in Spokane Valley is officially open as the first hot pot restaurant in the Inland Northwest
By Eliza Billingham
Around the World in 80 Plates: Date syrup and cheese from Beesel and Beemster, the Netherlands
Madame Web strands Dakota Johnson in an inert superhero origin story that plays like a death knell for the genre
By Chase Hutchinson
Military thriller Land of Bad mixes basic action with rote patriotism
By Josh Bell
Silversun Pickups don't exactly fit in anywhere, which sorta makes the band fit in everywhere
By Seth Sommerfeld
Yeah, it's been an El Niño kind of season, but the five local resorts have snow — and they plan to keep skiing as long as possible
Ski dude Mike Powell felt an urge one day that resulted in an epic Powell Movement that's been staying regular for nearly 400 weeks now
By Bob Legasa
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Sunshine, Spring and Readers' Favorite Things
By Chey Scott
How can you prepare for a recession? A Spokane credit union and nonprofit share tips as Washington is already facing a rainy day
By Victor Corral Martinez
In the debate over what comes first, affordable housing or getting people off the streets, there's a clear answer
By Ben Stuckart
A voter-approved natural gas initiative, ruled unconstitutional, could be headed to the Washington Supreme Court
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