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Live updates: After rough week, Gonzaga returns for game at Portland

Live updates: After rough week, Gonzaga returns for game at Portland

Updated 11 minutes ago

Follow along as the Bulldogs (14-6, 5-2 WCC) look to snap a two-game losing streak at the Pilots (7-14, 2-6). Tipoff set for 5 p.m. on KHQ and ESPN+ outside the region.

Washington legislature considers new restrictions as gun shop owner worries about potential impact

Apparent vandalism cut electricity to some Monroe Street Bridge lights

Community Colleges of Spokane rebrands to show cohesion between two schools: ‘We needed a refresh’

Costco shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal pushed by activists

Trump wants to tackle inflation. Will these top actions bring prices down?

Two injured in Spokane police shooting near NorthTown Mall

WSU is liable in Sam Martinez hazing death, appellate judges rule

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Business

Costco shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal pushed by activists

Costco shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal pushed by activists

Sports

Live updates: After rough week, Gonzaga returns for game at Portland

Live updates: After rough week, Gonzaga returns for game at Portland

Updated 10 minutes ago

Pacific Northwest

Relatives of people who've died in Washington jails press for state oversight

Relatives of people who’ve died in Washington jails press for state oversight

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Week of Giving spotlights TDS’ efforts to give back to Spokane

Week of Giving spotlights TDS’ efforts to give back to Spokane

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Trump ousts at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purge

Trump ousts at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purge

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Education

WSU is liable in Sam Martinez hazing death, appellate judges rule

WSU is liable in Sam Martinez hazing death, appellate judges rule

A&E

Neil Gaiman dropped by Dark Horse Comics, ‘Anansi Boys’ canceled amid sexual assault allegations

Neil Gaiman dropped by Dark Horse Comics, ‘Anansi Boys’ canceled amid sexual assault allegations

Updated 4:02 p.m.

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Hundreds of volunteers comb Spokane County for annual homelessness count

Hundreds of volunteers comb Spokane County for annual homelessness count

Transportation

Apparent vandalism cut electricity to some Monroe Street Bridge lights

Apparent vandalism cut electricity to some Monroe Street Bridge lights

Outdoors

Michael Wright: A bird dog's rookie season

Michael Wright: A bird dog’s rookie season

Weather

Winter temperatures mark beginning of prolonged cold spell throughout Spokane area

Winter temperatures mark beginning of prolonged cold spell throughout Spokane area

Life

Library Learning Week offers lessons in creative writing, Krav Magra, combating stage fright, paper recycling, fizzy science and more

Library Learning Week offers lessons in creative writing, Krav Magra, combating stage fright, paper recycling, fizzy science and more

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Two injured in Spokane police shooting near NorthTown Mall

Two injured in Spokane police shooting near NorthTown Mall

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This day in history: State considered trading 3,100 acres near Mount Spokane; construction was set to begin on Gonzaga's DeSmet Hall

This day in history: State considered trading 3,100 acres near Mount Spokane; construction was set to begin on Gonzaga’s DeSmet Hall

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