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Many in the trans community feel a conflict between their identity and their Christian faith, especially after the recent announcements from the Vatican. Check out the latest in Illinois Public Media's series for National Trans Awareness Week⬇️ ipmnewsroom.org/trans-catholic…

Some north Idaho residents are challenging the residency of their state senator — which could make him ineligible for reelection in November. That and more in Today's Headlines from Spokane Public Radio spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

Grand Coulee Dam switchyards go to Bonneville Power, the recall effort against Al French appeals its dismissal, Avista Utilities expands discounted rate eligibility and more from Monica Carrillo-Casas, Brandon Hollingsworth and yours truly at Spokane Public Radio spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

In your Friday news: - A new downtown public safety initiative from Mayor Lisa Brown (@bhollingsworth1) - A north ID LGBTQ organization expands - Translated ballots for Spokane County voters (Monica Carrillo-Casas) Those stories and more from Spokane Public Radio spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

ICYMI: - Monica Carrillo-Casas tells us about an investigation into unsafe conditions for ag workers in Kennewick - Freddy Monares reports on a new award for WA Indigenous artists - A story from yours truly on an LGBTQ group expanding its inclusive library in ID spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

A 1st look at the Spokane City Council ordinance stopping unregistered landlords from evicting or raising rents (More to come this PM). Plus plans for winter shelters, near record temps in Spokane & more from Brandon Hollingsworth, Nate Sanford and yours truly. spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

"As part of all the paperwork you would do for an eviction or raising someone's rent, how hard is it to also do your license and your registration?” My latest for Spokane Public Radio on the city's struggle to get the other half of rental units registered ⬇️ spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

Thursday Headlines for the INW: - Crews search for crashed Navy pilots in the eastern Cascades. - Washington State ESD reports WA employment numbers hold steady in September. - Washington State DOT says encampment clean-up efforts are working, but the project needs more money. spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

Music of Etta James, Dean Martin and more feature in the coming performance by BODYTRAFFIC at Gonzaga University. It's part of a strategy by the troupe's artistic director to bring in people who aren't sure dance is for them. Check out our conversation here ⬇️ spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

Your Tuesday Headlines: Carmela Conroy 🇺🇸🇺🇦 and Michael Baumgartner for WA-5 face off in a debate for WA's District 5 as voting gets underway. Plus, Idahoans for Open Primaries and other supporters around the country rally before the Nov. election and more from Spokane Public Radio. spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

ICYMI: Washington State Department of Commerce's EV rebate program closed early after 3x the expected demand used the available funds. Read about that + how Spokane medical facilities are dealing with a national IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene at Spokane Public Radio. spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

Some North ID voters are speaking up about a residency requirement "loophole" after some questioned if Senator Phil Hart actually lived in his district. And a Spokane PAC defends its anti-Al French ads as election day approaches. Your Friday headlines ⬇️ spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

Some Halloween headlines: - Whitman Co. officials search for missing ballots - A UW School of Law prof says WA's natural gas initiative may be unconstitutional - Want to see INW houses with spooky decor? Monica Carrillo-Casas has the details on one family's map spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

Election Eve news: - @GovInslee readies WA's Natl. Guard for unrest this week - WA's high court considers a case on voter signature verification (Amy Radil at KUOW) - Colville residents plan to rally against a planned behavioral health clinic (Monica Carrillo-Casas) spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

ICYMI: - Rep. Dan Newhouse leads his Trump-endorsed challenger in Central WA - A Whitworth University professor and two students prepare to attend #COP29Azerbaijan - School levies and bond issues see mixed results in the INW spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

Trump has pledged mass deportations. Julie Luchetta tells us how would that affect states that depend on agriculture And WA state looks to recruit a more diverse array of behavioral health workers. Check out the latest from Spokane Public Radio ⬇️ spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

ICYMI: - Gonzaga University Climate Institute will host a conference on Columbia River governance - Andy Billig gets ready to pass the baton to a new WA Senate majority leader - @GovInslee's official portrait (Made by a native Spokanite) will soon be unveiled (Freddy Monares) spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

Pertussis cases in Spokane County are soaring above 2023 levels, per SRHD. Plus, Idaho's business survey offers clues to state’s present and future workforce, as @bhollingsworth1 tells us. More news to start your day from Spokane Public Radio: spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/…

I'm looking to hire a new reporter for the Spokane Public Radio newsroom. If you're interested, check out the job description: spokanepublicradio.org/2025-02-20/wer….