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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.
Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts
In Canada, there are about 430 active wildfires in British Columbia and 177 in neighboring Alberta, including two …
Rainforest animal called a kinkajou rescued from dusty highway rest stop in Washington state
Kinkajous are carnivores that live in tropical rainforests from southern Mexico through Brazil, according to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, where…
First officer is convicted of murder since Washington state law eased prosecution of police
Nelson faces up to life in prison on the murder charge and up to 25 years for first-degree assault. His lawyer said she plans to file a motion for a new trial.
Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches
Nearby on Malanai Street, some walls were already up on Gene Milne’s property. His is the first to start construction because his previous home was not yet ful…
Judge strikes down Montana law defining sex as only male or female for procedural reasons
Sean Southard, a spokesman for Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte, said the governor is proud of the law he signed, which he said codified the long-recognized and …
Suspect is dead after shootings near Las Vegas leave 5 people dead, teen injured, police say
The North Las Vegas Police Department said the suspected shooter, 47-year-old Eric Adams, killed himself Tuesday morning
2 inmates charged with attempted murder after attack on Montana jail guards
At Tuesday's hearing, prosecutor Hojae Chung with the Yellowstone County Attorney's Office said one of the inmates used a makeshift knife to repeatedly stab on…
Three weeks after a landslide, Wyoming will reopen a highway critical for commuters
Cars will need to slow down through the temporary section to 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour) but won't have to stop, said Bob Hammond, an engineer w…
Maui ponders its future as leaders consider restricting vacation rentals loved by tourists
About one-third of Maui's visitors use vacation rentals
Pennsylvania woman drowns after being swept over waterfall in Glacier National Park
Bystanders pulled the woman from the water and administered CPR until emergency responders arrived. She was declared dead at 7 p.m., park officials said.
Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal
The lawsuit said one plaintiff, a 14-year-old Native Hawaiian, was from a family that farmed taro for more than 10 generations
Seattle police officer fired for off-duty racist comments
Service Center, Hill uses derogatory terms for women and East Asian people, also repeatedly calling Jin “stupid.” At one point, Hill told her, “You’re going to…
So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America
It is the company's largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually.
Canal pipe breaks, threatening a northern Montana irrigation project and drinking water
The break comes a month before a $100 million replacement project on the headgates was expected to begin and during the peak irrigation season.
California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools
Newsom's announcement comes amid growing debate across the country over how to address the impacts of social media and smartphone usage, particularly on young …
New Mexico governor declares emergency as thousands flee wildfires that have damaged 500 structures
State Forester Laura McCarthy described the fires as “dangerous and fast moving” in strong winds up to 20 mph.