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
Boeing factory workers go on strike after rejecting contract offer
Boeing stock was down 2.2% in morning trading, bringing its loss for the year so far to 38.9%.
Montana mine to lay off hundreds due to declining palladium prices
Sibanye-Stillwater gave employees a 60-day notice of the layoffs, which is required by federal law.
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattles the Los Angeles area
Officials around the region said authorities were surveying for damage, but had not found anything major.
Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting
The letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy came from two groups that represent top election administrators in all 50 states. They told DeJoy, “We have n…
Cool weather forecast offers hope in battling intense Southern California blaze
The conditions have limited firefighters’ ability to control the blaze, which has created the type of clouds that can spawn gusty winds and lightning strikes.
Wolf pack blamed in Colorado livestock attacks is captured and will be relocated
The pack formed after 10 of the predators from Oregon were released in December over bitter opposition from livestock groups.
The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcase
Apple's core artificial intelligence offerings are being packaged and billed as Apple Intelligence — first revealed at the company's developers conference in J…
An Oregon man is charged in the killing of a nurse days after her wedding
Police said their investigation linked Schubert to Jubane's disappearance and that her remains had been found
Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death appears in court after plea deal
Chavez signed an agreement with prosecutors earlier this month to plead guilty to conspiring to distribute the surgical surgical anesthetic ketamine
Arrest made in Seattle carjacking that killed a beloved 80-year-old dog walker
The suspect has eight prior convictions, including a vehicular homicide in 1993, and a history of mental health issues, Barden said.
Montana asbestos clinic seeks to reverse $6M in fines, penalties over false claims
Asbestos-related diseases can range from a thickening of a person’s lung cavity that can hamper breathing to deadly cancer. Exposure to even a minuscule amount…
Utah lawsuit seeks state control over vast areas of federal land
Utah’s world-famous national parks — and also the national monuments managed by the land bureau — would remain in federal hands under the lawsuit.
From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics
Financial and cultural success gave 1984 a reputation as the “good” Olympics" which made seemingly every major world city want their own.
Donald Trump headlines Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely
Friday's rally at Montana State University drew thousands of GOP supporters
Trump heads to Montana in a bid to oust Sen. Tester after failing to topple the Democrat in 2018
rump could be decisive in Montana's Senate race