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
Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash
NASA Administrator and former Sen. Bill Nelson said Anders embodied the lessons and the purpose of exploration.
Scorching heat keeps grip on Southwest US as records tumble and more triple digits forecast
The National Weather Service in Phoenix, where the new record high of 113 F (45 C) on Thursday leap-frogged the old mark of 111 F (44 C) set in 2016, called th…
Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control
The Tester and Sheehy campaigns already have been pounding each other on the airwaves in an advertising blitz that's expected to intensify as November approach…
Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control
The Tester and Sheehy campaigns already have been pounding each other on the airwaves in an advertising blitz that's expected to intensify as November approach…
Southwest US to bake in first heat wave of season, and records may fall with highs topping 110
The unseasonably hot weather already has taken a toll in some areas. The U.S. Border Patrol reported on Monday that four migrants died last weekend from heat-r…
Primary in Montana will lock in GOP challenger to 3-term US Sen. Jon Tester
Donald Trump’s name will appear on the ballot Tuesday for the first time since his conviction on felony crimes, as a handful of states hold the last Republican…
83-year-old woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park
Officials said the bison was defending its space. The attack is being investigated.
From his Montana ranch, a retired lawmaker is angling for a comeback in a crowded House race
Former U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg, 68, is more than a decade removed from a failed U.S. Senate bid.
1 Malaysian climber dead, 1 rescued near the top of Denali, North America's tallest mountain
The climber rescued Friday was medevaced to an Anchorage hospital for additional care and “was in surprisingly strong condition, walking on his own even, consi…
T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the deal will “create a better experience for all of our customers with more coverage and more capacity."
Massive wind farm proposal in Washington state gets new life from Gov. Jay Inslee
Since the wind farm project was proposed in 2021, it has pitted local opponents against the state’s ever-growing need for renewable energy
Grizzly that mauled hiker in Grand Teton National Park won't be pursued
Mother bears aggressively defend their offspring and remain with them for two to three years after birth.
Surprise grizzly attack prompts closure of a mountain in Grand Teton
The statement did not detail the man's injuries or say how he encountered the bear. Park officials closed a trail and the road to an overlook atop the 7,700-fo…
The latest hot spot for illegal border crossings is San Diego. But routes change quickly
Migrants were arrested nearly 128,900 times on the Mexican border in April, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Wednesday, down 6.3% from March and barely …
US proposes ending new federal leases in nation's biggest coal region
The immediate impact is likely to be limited because coal leases take many years to develop and demand has flagged in recent years