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
Feds resume study of restoring grizzlies to North Cascades
The environmental impact statement process will include an opportunity for public comment
Rosendale wins reelection in Montana US House race
Rosendale emerged during his first term as a hard-right conservative
Mayor: Student dies after shooting in Seattle high school
The shooting happened at Ingraham High School just before 10 a.m.
Zinke, Rosendale look to extend GOP dominance in Montana
Zinke won two statewide elections to the U.S. House before joining Trump’s cabinet
Voter distrust taxes front line of US election integrity
Trust in America’s elections was shaken by former President Donald Trump and his allies claiming widespread fraud in 2020
Cities seek to control camping amid growing homeless crisis
Portland's soaring homelessness has become a top concern for the vast majority of residents and has prompted legal action
‘People are mad’: Portland votes on government changes
Portland is known for its progressive politics. But many residents now think it’s on the wrong track
Powerball prize soars to $1.2B after no winners found Monday
The increased jackpot will be the 4th-largest in U.S. history
Zinke's Trump Cabinet days shape Montana race for US House
A GOP wave swept Montana in recent elections, ending years of residents splitting their votes between Republicans and Democrats
Hawaii's Big Island gets warning as huge volcano rumbles
Mauna Loa, rising 13,679 feet above sea level, is the much larger neighbor to Kilauea volcano, which erupted in a residential neighborhood and destroyed 700 ho…
'Burn boss' arrest inflames Western land use tensions
Repercussions of the singular incident in the remote corner of eastern Oregon have reached all the way to Washington, D.C.
Waiting period is baked into gun ballot measure in Oregon
Applicant would need to complete an approved firearm safety course, pay a fee, provide personal information, submit to fingerprinting and photographing and pas…
Renters face charging dilemma as U.S. cities move toward EVs
For millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier
Murray and Smiley spar over abortion, crime in Senate debate
The two candidates agreed that the federal immigration system was not working
Amazon will use Hawaiian Airlines to operate cargo planes
Amazon’s air division will lease the first 10 planes -- which will be converted from passenger jets to freighters -- from leasing company Altavair