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
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp arrested in drive-by shooting
No charges had been filed as of Thursday morning
As bourbon booms, thirst for rare brands breeds skullduggery
Premium spirits were always expensive and sought-after, but interest is surging
Californians still digging out from severe snowfall
In an extremely unusual event, staggering amounts of snow fell east of Los Angeles in the San Bernardino Mountains and the adjacent San Gabriel Mountains
Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
Idaho also seeing less snow than usual
US to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds
As many as 60 million bison once roamed North America
A hate crime lays bare Hawaii’s complicated race relations
Attorneys for Aki and Alo-Kaonohi say it wasn't Kunzelman's race that provoked them, but his entitled and disrespectful attitude
Snow, rain slam California as Michigan shivers without power
Interstate 5, the West Coast’s major north-south highway, was closed south of the Oregon border as snow fell to the floor of the Sacramento Valley
Winter storms sow more chaos, shut down much of Portland
The weather also knocked out power to almost a million homes and businesses in multiple states
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester to run for 4th term in Montana
In 2018, Tester was the only Democratic senator from a Republican-leaning state to win his reelection bid after voting against Trump's Supreme Court picks
Kari Lake looks to harness her movement after Arizona loss
The flurry of activity comes as Lake considers running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Kyrsten Sinema, an independent and former Democrat
Kari Lake loses appeal in Arizona governor race challenge
Lawyers for Lake focused on problems with ballot printers at some polling places in Maricopa County, home to more than 60% of the state’s voters
Oregon, a hotbed of extremism, seeks to curb paramilitaries
Opponents say such a law would infringe on rights to freely associate and to bear arms
2nd Amendment sanctuary measure overturned in Oregon
Opponents included the legal arm of the group Everytown for Gun Safety, which had argued that the ordinance violated the U.S. Constitution
Oregon joins debate over police education requirements
Reform advocates say that continuing education past high school can equip officers with critical life skills that could help improve their interactions with th…
Rumors swirl about balloons, UFOs as officials stay mum
House and Pentagon are using the airborne devices to divert attention from a chemical spill earlier this month in Ohio