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Construction strike negotiations continue in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. – The International Union of Operating Engineers and the Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors Association have been in negotiations since May over collective bargaining agreements. The union authorized a strike on June 27 after rejecting what the AGC called their “last best and final...
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Side-swiped by nature; nature: 1, Jeep: 0

There are two kinds of weekends: the kind where you sip coffee on the porch and listen to birds chirp, and the kind where a deer body-slams your Jeep before sunrise. I had the second kind. At 4 a.m. Saturday, I was up, bright-eyed, and determined. The plan: take my...
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Step to Remember event in Fairchild to support fallen officers’ families

The 4th Annual Step to Remember event is set to support the families of fallen officers, with activities planned for Sept. 6. The event, now in its fourth year, focuses on helping those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty.
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Spokane street festival celebrates African American culture with soul food, music, and art.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- People gathered in downtown Spokane on Saturday to celebrate African American culture at the first Soulfood and Sips event.
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Marine Corps 250th birthday ball to celebrate veterans in style

The Marine Corps' 250th birthday ball is set to be a grand celebration on Nov. 1, with tickets available now for early purchase. This special event is designed to honor the Marines and their tremendous service to the country.
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Inmate found dead in Pend Oreille County jail cell

NEWPORT, Wash. — A 61-year-old man was found dead inside his cell at the Pend Oreille County Jail on Thursday morning.
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Tribute honors veterans exposed to Agent Orange at “The Wall That Heals” in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. – A moving tribute is now on display in Spokane, honoring veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. “The Wall That Heals,” a three-fourths scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is illuminated in orange. This display serves as a poignant reminder of the tens...
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New coffee shop Beans and Berries opens in Spokane Valley

A new local business is making waves in Spokane with its healthy and fresh offerings. Beans and Berries, located at 1421 North Mullin, is quickly becoming a community favorite for those seeking healthy options.
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Traveling memorial for Vietnam veterans in Spokane this weekend

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Wall that Heals is a traveling memorial commemorating tens of thousands of men and women who died in the Vietnam War. On Friday night, the wall was on full display at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex — honoring lost lives and raising awareness about the hardships many survivors face when they...
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Spokane eyes $1.5M in reserves amid uptick in lawsuits, unemployment claims

(The Center Square) – 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 on Monday that the risk management, workers’ and...

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