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Regional News
What's happening in the region? Here's a roundup of news from Spokane, Montana and other regional areas.
A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin
In the wake of the fentanyl crisis, the rejection of drug liberalization measures in Oregon and states across the …
US agency ends use of 'cyanide bomb' to kill coyotes and other predators, citing safety concerns
About a dozen people have been seriously harmed over the past 25 years by M-44s on federal lands, according to Predator Defense
Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water
Without groundwater pumping regulations, rural Arizona is especially attractive
Schools in Portland, Oregon, reach tentative deal with teachers union after nearly month-long strike
The district would also triple the number of team members dedicated to supporting students' mental and emotional health.
Maui residents wonder if their burned town can be made safe. The answer? No one knows
The water in much of the town is still unsafe to drink, and visitors have been advised to use protective gear in impacted areas.
Federal judge shortens Montana's wolf trapping season to protect non-hibernating grizzly bears
“We are elated that Montana's grizzly bears will at least temporarily avoid the cruel harms caused by indiscriminate steel traps and snares in their habitat,” …
A population of hard-to-eradicate ‘super pigs’ in Canada is threatening to invade the US
It turned out that the pigs were very good at surviving Canadian winters. Smart, adaptable and furry, they eat anything, including crops and wildlife.
Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of 'Hackney Diamonds' album
The tour hits 16 major cities, including New Orleans, Las Vegas, Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles and Vancouver, British Columbia.
A Montana farmer with a flattop and ample lobbyist cash stands between the GOP and Senate control
Ousting Tester also would cement a Republican lock on a state that voted overwhelmingly for Republican Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
Las Vegas high school student beaten to death by 10 classmates between 13 and 17, police say
The deadly beating on Nov. 1 was captured on cellphone video and widely shared on social media. Johansson described the footage as “very void of humanity."
Many parents don't know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?
In a report examining grade point averages and test scores in the state of Washington over the past decade, researchers found grades jumped during the COVID-19…
Many parents don't know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?
In a report examining grade point averages and test scores in the state of Washington over the past decade, researchers found grades jumped during the COVID-19…
A veteran journalist who is refusing to divulge her sources could be held in contempt of court
“Allowing confidential sources to be ordered revealed means that the public will have less information."
FBI, Capitol police testify in the trial of the man accused of attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband
Paul Pelosi called 911 and two police officers showed up and witnessed DePape strike him in the head with a hammer, knocking him unconscious, court records sho…
The Great Grift: COVID-19 aid thieves bought fancy cars, a Pokemon card - even a private island
Nearly 3,200 defendants have been charged with COVID-19 relief fraud, according to the U.S. Justice Department. About $1.4 billion in stolen pandemic aid has b…
Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95
Borman ended the broadcast with, “And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you — all of you …