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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 …
Audit: Marijuana-rich Oregon must prep for US legalization
A total of 21 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational use of marijuana
Tucker Carlson speaks out for 1st time after Fox News firing
The mystery about why Fox Corp. leadership, Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan, decided to suddenly dismiss Carlson lingered
Transgender rep's district feels divide with rest of Montana
Montana has long leaned to the right, but with more of a libertarian bent than a zest for culture wars
Tucker who? Fox News hosts avoid Carlson's name after ouster
Carlson's name came up when Hannity did a segment on the other big media story of the day, CNN's firing of anchor Don Lemon
Silenced Montana trans lawmaker upholds stance in dispute
The standoff is the latest example of emergent discussions around civility, decorum and how to discuss political issues many perceive as life and death
Transgender lawmaker silenced by Montana House speaker
The bill would ban transgender minors in Montana from receiving puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones or surgical procedures
US plans new forest protections, issues old-growth inventory
Environmentalists said they hoped the inventory and pending rule will lead to new restrictions on logging
Panel: Seattle police should apologize for protest violence
A public apology from the police department would be a significant step in building trust between police and Seattle communities, the report said
T. rex skeleton expected to fetch millions at Zurich auction
Promoters say the composite T. rex, dubbed “Trinity,” was built from specimens retrieved from three sites in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations of Monta…
Scientists challenge US wildlife director's qualifications
The call for her resignation or dismissal comes as Biden faces growing pressure from some wildlife advocates who contend the administration has not done enough…
Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok
TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese tech company ByteDance, has been under intense scrutiny over concerns it could hand over user data to the Chinese governm…
MLB teams extend beer sales after pitch clock shortens games
Through the first 1 1/2 weeks of the season, the average game time was down 31 minutes, on track to be the sport’s lowest since 1984.
California storms hit beekeepers, but honey outlook's sweet
Most commercial beekeepers send their bees to California early in the year to help pollinate its $5 billion-a-year almond crop
City to pay $500K to settle bikini barista dress code suit
The city has spent nearly $400,000 defending the ordinance.
Freight traffic resumes after Montana derailment dumped beer
The cause of the derailment is still under investigation