Newsroom staffers tell InvestigateWest and RANGE that concerns about Curley’s leadership festered until his August suspension — weeks before the paper was set to transfer to his nonprofit

An exemption in Idaho law shields faith-healing parents from criminal prosecution for conduct that otherwise would be charged as neglect. It also keeps police and social workers from stepping in to pr...

Half of the guest op-eds in the Spokesman are now heavily AI-written

Voters face stark choices for offices with vast powers on policing and punishment. Bolts walks you through key contests to watch across a dozen states.

The first public hearing on data center regulations is on Tuesday and a work session will be on Thursday. Plus: transit riders on the STA board at long last?

An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill was unfit for service 10 months before its fatal failure in May. The U.S.

Historic opioid settlements were supposed to be a lifeline for underserved communities. But much of that money is flowing to law enforcement.

A RANGE analysis found larger turnout declines in areas affected by wildfire evacuations than elsewhere in the county compared with the 2022 primary.

Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane area fires are leaving many voters away from their homes, just as the primary election approaches.

AIRPACT6 tool can provide targeted 72-hour forecasts for particulate matter and ozone levels, among other data.

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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“[Whitaker] offered that he would not run against me if I were to hire him,” Cathcart said.

Sam Wolkenhauer ran anonymous accounts that generated thousands of dollars in subscriptions while posting pro-Russian commentary, slurs and Nazi imagery

Sam Wolkenhauer ran anonymous accounts that generated thousands of dollars in subscriptions while posting pro-Russian commentary, slurs and Nazi imagery

Before entering politics, Tim Sheehy ran an aerial firefighting company, Bridger Aerospace. In the Senate, he has sought to cut regulations and expand the government’s use of private aircraft on wildf...

Avista has entered into a memorandum of understanding with one "large load" customer, but details of the business – and if it's a data center – were not released.

After the deadliest industrial accident in modern state history, Longview residents swiftly came together to support Nippon Dynawave workers and their families.

After the 46-year-old worker collapsed in April, employees and his family began to wonder if working conditions played any part.

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Details and links to this year’s recipients of American journalism’s highest honor

Records show delays in public updates on vaccine access, measles exposure risk and more.

The training is mandated by Initiative 940, which went on to become the 2019 Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act.

Sen. Tina Smith spoke for hours to oppose the measure Wednesday night. If passed, the legislation would head to the president’s desk.

A worker died at Amazon’s Troutdale warehouse last week. Employees were told to look away.

A worker died at Amazon’s Troutdale warehouse last week. Employees were told to look away.

The U.S. Forest Service is shutting down research stations around the country, including centers in Portland, Seattle, and Wenatchee, Washington.

Washington state health inspectors have been trying for months to enter the Tacoma immigrant detention center amid longstanding concerns about the conditions there.

Longtime Port Townsend resident inspired generations of alpinists, defined an active NW outdoor lifestyle

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