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'To disregard our cultural language is disheartening': Trump's executive order on official language sparks conversation among Eastern Washington leaders

‘To disregard our cultural language is disheartening’: Trump’s executive order on official language sparks conversation among Eastern Washington leaders

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating English the official language of the country, the first time for such a declaration in U.S. history.

Bryan Kohberger bought a knife before University of Idaho killings, took a selfie hours later, court docs say

19-year-old arrested in Colorado in connection with 19-year-old woman’s shooting death

5-acre property near Spokane Airport catches fire Thursday morning

Idaho man sentenced to 25 years for grooming, sexually abusing 15-year-old daughter of his friend

Bulldogs with bite: Gonzaga storms out to big lead, powers past Georgia for 89-68 NCAA Tournament win

Dave Boling: Near-perfect Gonzaga sets table for ‘vintage’ NCAA Tournament run

Senate Democrats want to raise billions in revenue ahead of formal budget announcement

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Business

Trump aides prep new tariffs on imports worth trillions for ‘Liberation Day’

Trump aides prep new tariffs on imports worth trillions for ‘Liberation Day’

Sports

Grip on Sports: Zags' fast start allow them to ease into second-round showdown against region top-seed Houston with another Sweet Sixteen on the line

Grip on Sports: Zags’ fast start allow them to ease into second-round showdown against region top-seed Houston with another Sweet Sixteen on the line

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Pacific Northwest

Oregon governor declares flood emergency for southern parts of state

Oregon governor declares flood emergency for southern parts of state

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A fresh start: One Spokane woman’s journey to a new life

A fresh start: One Spokane woman’s journey to a new life

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Nation/World

Trump signs order aimed at eliminating Education Department 'once and for all'

Trump signs order aimed at eliminating Education Department ‘once and for all’

Education

No job is too small for Mt. Spokane High School principal, awardee of state principal of the year: 'When you work for her, you feel valued'

No job is too small for Mt. Spokane High School principal, awardee of state principal of the year: ‘When you work for her, you feel valued’

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A&E

West Side indie pop-rocker Tinsley brings new album, tour to the Chameleon

West Side indie pop-rocker Tinsley brings new album, tour to the Chameleon

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Local Government

Leftwing activist group says it reserved hundreds of seats at Rep. Baumgartner's tumultuous town hall

Leftwing activist group says it reserved hundreds of seats at Rep. Baumgartner’s tumultuous town hall

Transportation

Getting There: I-90 construction projects ahead in Idaho, Washington

Getting There: I-90 construction projects ahead in Idaho, Washington

Outdoors

Washington nearing decision on chronic wasting disease rules

Washington nearing decision on chronic wasting disease rules

Weather

Oregon governor declares flood emergency for southern parts of state

Oregon governor declares flood emergency for southern parts of state

Life

What happens when Spokanites learn the art of everyday peacemaking? Workshop aims to find out.

What happens when Spokanites learn the art of everyday peacemaking? Workshop aims to find out.

Public Safety

19-year-old arrested in Colorado in connection with 19-year-old woman's shooting death

19-year-old arrested in Colorado in connection with 19-year-old woman’s shooting death

Return to Space

Spokane astronaut Anne McClain set for Wednesday launch to International Space Station

Spokane astronaut Anne McClain set for Wednesday launch to International Space Station

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Leah Sottile's new book BLAZING EYE SEES ALL

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Front Porch: Joann will be missed, but the happy, crafty memories will remain

Front Porch: Joann will be missed, but the happy, crafty memories will remain

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