Regional News
What's happening in the region? Here's a roundup of news from Spokane, Montana and other regional areas.
Flash-flood risk lingers across the Southwest after Rachel’s remnants swamped Nevada
California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
California grows more than a third of the country's vegetables and three quarters of its fruit and nuts, according to state agricultural statistics. Pistachios…
Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders Friday morning as the fire continued to threaten about 3,500 structures in suburban neighborhoods, ranches …
Strong winds push wildfire through Southern California community, burning dozens of homes
Officials in several Southern California counties urged residents to be on watch for fast-spreading blazes, power outages and downed trees during the latest ro…
Wyoming moves ahead with selling land in Grand Teton National Park to federal government for $100M
Conservation and sportsmen's groups have made similar appeals to keep the property out of private hands even though selling to developers could net the state t…
3-term Democratic lawmaker tries to hold key US Senate seat in GOP-friendly Montana
Long lines were seen at Montana polling places as in-person voting got underway.
Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract
The contract’s ratification on the eve of Election Day cleared the way for a major U.S. manufacturer and government contractor to restart Pacific Northwest ass…
Boeing machinists hold contract vote that could end their 7-week strike
Boeing says average annual pay for machinists is $75,608 and would rise to $119,309 in four years under the current offer.
Vigil held for Grizzly No. 399, the beloved Grand Teton bear who was killed by a vehicle
Wildlife guide Bo Weldon told the gathering the community was going to “pingpong through the stages of grief” but that was what they needed to do despite the d…
Vigil set for Grizzly No. 399, the beloved Grand Teton bear who was killed by a vehicle
A PBS documentary crowned her “Queen of the Tetons" and an Instagram account dedicated to her has amassed more than 60,000 followers.
Los Angeles County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over plastic bottles
PepsiCo produces approximately 2.5 million metric tons of plastic and Coca-Cola produces approximately 3.224 million metric tons of plastic annually, according…
Police say fires set at ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington are connected
“Heartbreaking,” said Greg Kimsey, the longtime elected auditor in Clark County, Washington, which includes Vancouver. “It’s a direct attack on democracy.”
Biden visits Indian Country and apologizes for the 'sin' of a 150-year boarding school policy
Biden has been used sparingly on the campaign trail by Harris and other Democrats since he ended his reelection campaign in July.
A cub of famous Wyoming grizzly No. 399 has been unseen since his mom's death but odds look good
Some online commenters say the cub — known informally as “Rowdy” or “Spirit” — should be found and rescued.
Chronic wasting disease detected in Flathead Valley
Following the latest detection, all hunters in HD 170 are encouraged to get their harvested deer and elk tested for the disease.
No end for Boeing labor strike as workers reject latest contract proposal
The latest rejected offer included pay raises of 35% over four years.