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
Libertarian group sues to block student debt cancellation
'Congress did not authorize the executive branch to unilaterally cancel student debt'
Hunter who mistook dog for a wolf is under investigation
The biologist determined the remains belonged to a domestic dog about 6 months old
After rocky start, hopes up in Oregon drug decriminalization
Oregon still has among the highest addiction rates in the country
Montana voters to decide on 'born alive' abortion bill
At least half of U.S. states have similar post-abortion born-alive laws in place
Wildfire smoke reaches unhealthy levels in Seattle
Crews are working toward reopening Highway 2 near the wildfire by next Monday
2 claim Mega Millions prize; 3rd-largest US lottery jackpot
The winning numbers were: 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14
Flood of record requests hamper Oregon election officials
Oregon was the first state to institute vote-by-mail, in which ballots are mailed to voters who can return them either by mail or at official, secured, drop-of…
Judge chides Montana for refusing order on transgender law
The law was challenged by two transgender people born in Montana who wanted to correct their birth certificates
Arizona Legislature won't defend law limiting police filming
Tuchi noted that there are already Arizona laws barring interfering with police, and that singling out people for taking videos appears to be unconstitutional …
Flaming Gorge falls as drought felt higher up Colorado River
Flaming Gorge is the Colorado River system's third-biggest reservoir
Nevada looks to conservation as the Colorado River dwindles
Las Vegas is reliant on the Colorado River. It’s the source of about 90 percent of the city’s water supply
Montana judge blocks anti-trans birth certificate rule
Bans in Idaho and Ohio were struck down in 2020.
Children return to school in Seattle after weeklong strike
It's a three-year deal that will maintain ratios of special-education students to staff, add baseline mental health staffing in all schools, and raise pay abov…
Rains, mudslides prompt Southern California evacuations
Firefighters went street by street in the community of Forest Falls Monday night to make sure no residents were trapped
Slain Las Vegas reporter spent career chasing corruption
Up until German’s death, eight journalists have been killed in the U.S. since 1992