Regional News
What's happening in the region? Here's a roundup of news from Spokane, Montana and other regional areas.
Washington schools to open full time in fall, masks required
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington authorities
Resort wants to use treated wastewater to supplement snow
An exclusive Montana resort wants to turn sewage into
Mining ban considered to protect bird species in US West
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration
Oregon governor sets vaccination targets for state to reopen
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced statewide and county COVID-19 vaccination targets
Drug overdoses skyrocket in Washington state amid COVID
SEATTLE (AP) — More people in Washington state died of drug overdoses
1980s Montana shooting victim identified through DNA
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Officials in western Montana,
50 years ago, election ushered in new era for US tribes
Fifty years ago this week the federal government’s experiment
Yellowstone, Grand Teton parks to resume bus operations
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Yellowstone and Grand Teton
WA Democratic lawmakers decry pause of Pierce County
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee
Feud breaks out among GOP lawmakers over Snake River dams
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Some Republican members of Congress
Oregon extends COVID workplace mask rule indefinitely
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon adopted a controversial rule on Tuesday that
Kraken launch foundation focused on youth homelessness
SEATTLE (AP) — Months before their first game, the Seattle Kraken have launched
Shooting highlights lack of body cams among Portland police
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two police officers raised their weapons
Inslee: No new COVID-19 restrictions in Washington for now
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov.
WA events can increase capacity with vaccinated sections
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — More people will be allowed at indoor