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Spokane eyes ‘collective regional effort’ on homelessness after years of delays
(The Center Square) – As more than 7,000 residents seek housing across Spokane, local officials are renewing negotiations over a potential regional homelessness collaborative, or authority, to mitigate the crisis.
The idea nearly came to fruition two years ago, but the Spokane City Council switched course at the last minute. Offi...

Op-Ed: Montana, Idaho join the ‘record’ tax cut club while WA imposes a ‘historic’ tax increase
If there was a theme for the 2025 Legislative Sessions in our region, it was major tax changes. On the negative side of the ledger are the “historic” tax increases rammed through in Washington state. On the positive side are the “record” tax cuts enacted in Idaho and Montana. Consider these regiona...

Popular Fast Food Chain Closing 200 Locations, How Many in WA?
The plan is to close approximately 10% of its locations.

Paws-itively Amazing! Jenny's Hope Pet Adoption Places Many
Pet Overpopulation Prevention provided $20 microchipping for all pets.

Mel Owens New Golden Bachelor
Can a former NFL player like Mel Owens navigate the ups and downs of reality TV love? The excitement is brewing for the new Golden Bachelor season.

Child Care & Health Costs Set To Skyrocket In Washington State
In a flurry of moves, the Democrats in the House and Senate passed billions in new taxes, thus setting up a showdown with Governor Ferguson.

High-Speed Driver Dies After Hitting Highway 240 Overpass
the drive was the sole occupant of the vehicle, he was a 71-year-old man from Pasco.

Walla Walla Fleeing Driver Tries to Hide in Garbage Can
traffic stop turns into multi-county chase.

Grant County Man Arrested For Allegedly Beating Man With 2x4
A Grant County man is behind bars for assault and other crimes.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says 31-year-old Aaron Pfaltzgraff-Miller was arrested on East Cardinal Road in the Grand Coulee area on Saturday.
Pfaltzgraff-Miller reportedly fled from deputies after he got out of the passenger side of a car that had been pulled over for a traffic stop...

NW Lawmakers Applaud Review of Tailpipe Standards
On Friday, several Northwest lawmakers sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin supporting the agency's plans to review the Biden Administration's tailpipe emissions standards. The Multi-Pollutant Emission Standards for Model Years 2027 and later, finalized by the EPA in March 2024, looked to reduce emissions of from light-duty and medium-duty vehicles. Those s...