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Police arrest man in SWAT standoff in North Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Police arrested a man for domestic violence after a SWAT standoff in North Spokane on Sunday morning, according to Spokane Police Department.
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Whitworth University welcomes over 600 new students to campus

SPOKANE, Wash. – Whitworth University is bustling with activity on Saturday as more than 600 new students are moving in. The university kicked off the day with students participating in a career fair and campus tours. New students and their families also had the opportunity to enjoy meals in the dining hall.
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Mead School District teachers authorize strike as contract talks continue

SPOKANE, Wash. — Parents in the Mead School District are having a hard time planning for back to school next week because of the possibility the Mead teachers union could go on strike. With the first day of school just four days away, a strike is now officially on...
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Labor Day Weather Alert: Spokane WA Hits 100°F by Tuesday With Continued Heat Risk...

Spokane, WA – Triple-digit heat is poised to grip Spokane and much of eastern Washington through midweek, just as Labor Day travelers hit the road. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. Thursday, warning of dangerously high temperatures and minimal overnight cooling across the region.
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Spokane manufacturer makes clouds to help buildings function more efficiently

Modular homes are becoming more common in the U.S. They’re built in a factory and the pieces are shipped out to a home site, where they’re bolted together and to a foundation. Some view these homes as desirable because they’re often more affordable than homes built on site.
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Community event brings unity and vintage cars to Airway Heights

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – The community came together on Saturday for “Cops, Kids n Cruisers,” an event organized by the West Plains Safety Alliance. Attendees enjoyed an evening focused on unity, safety and service alongside law enforcement and local leaders. Participants had the opportunity to check out...
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Spokane eyes $1.5M in Reserves Amid Uptick in Lawsuits, Unemployment Claims

SPOKANE, WA –  Facing multiple lawsuits, workers’ compensation, and unemployment claims, the Spokane City Council is considering pulling $1.55 million from its reserves to settle before it’s too late. Chief Financial Officer Matt Boston told the council
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Spokane school zone speed cameras issue hundreds of violations as students return to class

SPOKANE, Wash. — The return to school means the return to 20 mile per hour speed limits in school zones, or facing a steep fine for drivers who don’t slow down. Eight photo speed cameras placed in school zones throughout the city are making it easier to catch speedy drivers. In May, the camera that caught the highest...
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Spokane’s Pig Out in the Park celebrates 46 years with food, music and community

Pig Out in the Park has been a beloved Labor Day tradition in Spokane for 46 years, except during COVID-19. The event, hosted at Riverfront Park, features a variety of food vendors and live music.
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Construction starting near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center next week

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Construction is planned to start next week near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital.

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