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Regional News
What's happening in the region? Here's a roundup of news from Spokane, Montana and other regional areas.
A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin
In the wake of the fentanyl crisis, the rejection of drug liberalization measures in Oregon and states across the …
Move over grizzlies and wolves: Yellowstone visitors hope to catch a glimpse of rare white buffalo
Grizzly bears and wolves are usually the star attractions for wildlife watchers in Yellowstone but this spring, a tiny and exceedingly rare white buffalo calf …
Washington state's Makah tribe clears major hurdle toward resuming traditional whale hunts
Animal rights advocates, who have long opposed whaling, could also challenge NOAA's decision in court.
Off-duty guard charged with killing Seattle-area teen after mistaking toy for gun, authorities say
As Myers approached, one of the teens moved to the side and the other two stopped, raised their hands and one placed the airsoft gun on the sidewalk, telling M…
Reported birth of rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone park fulfills Lakota prophecy
Erin Braaten of Kalispell took several photos of the calf shortly after it was born on June 4 in the Lamar Valley in the northeastern corner of the park.
Wyoming pass landslide brings mountain-sized headache to commuting tourist town workers
Each day, thousands make — or used to make — the half-hour-plus drive over Teton Pass from more affordable communities in eastern Idaho. Commuters are now look…
Rodeo bull hops fence at Oregon arena, injures 3 before being captured
Other videos posted online showed the bull running through a concession area, knocking over a garbage can and sending people scrambling. The bull lifted one pe…
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…