Today’s headlines:
- Spokane explores spinning off its fire department into a separate fire district to save money.
- Spokane County is bringing in more sales tax revenue than expected—with no small thanks to alcohol sales. But it won’t be enough to stave off budget cuts.
- Idaho has one of the highest rates of uninsured young kids in the U.S., according to the latest numbers.
- Working women in Washington could get more support through menopause and perimenopause changes.
Plus, Erin Sellers with Range Media was in the courtroom during the two-week trial for three Spokane protesters charged with federal conspiracy. Sellers talks about the experience and the verdict with SPR’s Owen Henderson.
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