Regional News
What's happening in the region? Here's a roundup of news from Spokane, Montana and other regional areas.
Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada shool shooting is ordered detained
Oregon officials identify victims of plane crash that killed two after spiraling out of the sky
It is not yet known why the plane crashed, officials said, adding that they didn’t yet know if a distress call had been made
Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them
If you’ve held on to your card, it’s still valid as proof of vaccination
Jury hears Manuel Ellis' last words at trial of Washington officers accused in the Black man's death
It’s the first trial under a 5-year-old Washington state law designed to make it easier to prosecute police who wrongfully use deadly force.
Utah and Arizona will pay to keep national parks open if federal government shutdown occurs
The National Parks Conservation Association noted that keeping parks open during a shutdown without sufficient staff and other resources can be disastrous.
Ringo Starr on ‘Rewind Forward,’ writing country music, the AI-assisted final Beatles track and more
He's currently embarked on a fall tour, which began September 17th in Ontario, California, and ends next month in Thackerville, Oklahoma
Montana judge blocks enforcement of law to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors
Montana is one of at least 22 states that have enacted bans on gender-affirming medical care for minors and most face lawsuits
California, a liberal bastion, may give Donald Trump an unlikely boost in 2024
In what would be an ironic twist, the state where the former president is widely loathed outside his conservative base could help him tighten his grip on the R…
Oregon's top court asked to decide if GOP senators who boycotted Legislature can be reelected
There were nine Oregon Republicans and an independent who clocked at least 10 absences during this year's legislative session in order to block Democratic bill…
Lahaina residents brace for what they'll find as they return to devastated properties in burn zone
Those returning will be provided water, shade, washing stations, portable toilets, medical and mental health care, and transportation assistance if needed
A grandmother seeks justice for Native Americans after thousands of unsolved deaths, disappearances
Members of several victims' families joined Fraser recently to dedicate a billboard honoring victims along Interstate 90 just outside the town of Hardin where …
Amazon unveils a "smarter and more conversational" Alexa amid AI race among tech companies
The company says its also working on a “speech-to-speech” model that will, for example, allow Alexa to exhibit human-like attributes, such as laughter and phra…
Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97
Byrd said the initial death tally was too high for several reasons, adding that the lower tally now was the “normal and natural” progression of the long-term f…
Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms as Oregon's novel psilocybin experiment takes off
No prescription or referral is needed, but proponents hope Oregon's legalization will spark a revolution in mental health care.
Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination for Montana governor
During a 25-year career in the firearms industry, Busse said, he directed the sale of almost 3 million guns from the manufacturer Kimber America
Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney, former presidential candidate and governor, won't seek reelection in 2024
Romney noted that he would be in his mid-80s at the end of another six-year Senate term