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Miss Manners: Excuse me, but is this rude?
In my opinion, if I can see that a person’s activity will only take a minute, it is rude to say, “Excuse me,” and expect them to stop what they’re doing to allow me to accomplish my task. The proper ...
‘History in front of you’: World War II veterans honored in D-Day commemoration at Spokane Falls
The Allies invaded Europe 81 years ago Friday, and those veterans who were alive for the operation are becoming more and more ...
Spokane’s guide to Pride: Where and how to celebrate this June
Pride celebrations in the Inland Northwest have kicked off with a bang and show no signs of stopping after the month of June.
A ‘de-transitioner’ law firm in Texas now represents a Spokane woman who regrets her sex change, alleging medical malpractice
A Spokane woman is using a Texas-based “detransitioner” law firm to sue local medical offices for malpractice following regrets of transitioning to a man.
This day in history: Committee suggested tax to finish Riverfront Park. Governor rededicated Spokane’s upgraded Masonic temple
An advisory committee recommended that a $3.9 million special levy be placed on the ballot to finish the remake of Riverfront Park.
Opinion
Letters for June 6
Article I, Section 8 gives Congress the power to set tariffs. Also, treaties are negotiated by the president, but must be ratified by two-thirds of the Senate, after which presidents are to administer ...
LeBrun: If Game 1 was any indication, we’re in for another long, incredible Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON, Alberta – The hype became reality in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. What we saw Wednesday night was two ...
Cal Raleigh’s heroics can’t save Mariners as Orioles complete sweep
Not even Raleigh’s heroics were enough for the Mariners to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles, who held on for a 4-3 victory at T-Mobile Park in a third consecutive sleep-walking ...
Are WA roads getting safer? New data shows a change in years-long trend
Washington may have finally turned a corner in the fight against its rising death toll from car accidents, according to a new estimate from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission.After holding ...
Bullpen squanders four-run lead in late innings, Spokane Indians lose 8-4 to Hillsboro
Spokane Indians starting pitcher Michael Prosecky wasn't particularly sharp, nor was he overly efficient. But he did leave after five innings with a 4-0 lead.
Which counties in WA are growing the most? Here’s what new Census data says
Washington state’s population has been on a steady increase for several decades.It passed 8 million in 2024, according to the Washington State Office of Financial Management, and projections expect ...
Evangelical wealth building conference accused of exploitative sales tactics lands in Spokane Saturday
Thousands will congregate in the Spokane Arena Saturday for the evangelical wealth building conference Life Surge, an all-day star-studded event that many describe as spiritually and fiscally ...