Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Spokane considers tree preservation incentives for property owners
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane City Council is looking into a new way to incentivize property owners to keep mature trees in their yards, a move members of the council say will not only maintain natural...
Apr 28, 2026
Former Spokane mayor Woodward wants $10 million from the city, alleges First Amendment violations
SPOKANE, Wash - Former Spokane mayor and longtime local news anchor Nadine Woodward wants the city to pay her $10 million for the fallout over a prayer service appearance in 2023. Woodward filed an am...
Apr 28, 2026
Man rescued from Spokane River in East Central neighborhood Tuesday afternoon
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A man was rescued from the Spokane River Tuesday afternoon in the East Central neighborhood. According to the Spokane Fire Department, crews were called out to the area of East Sharp...
Apr 28, 2026
Century-old Sunset Bridge faces structural concerns as city plans rehabilitation
SPOKANE, Wash. - More than 100 years after its construction, the Sunset Bridge shows significant signs of wear that have prompted safety concerns among nearby residents and forced the city to implemen...
Apr 28, 2026
Washington officials seek court order for ICE detention center health inspections
TACOMA, Wash. - Governor Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown announced legal action Tuesday against The GEO Group, seeking a court order to allow state health inspectors into the Northwest IC...
Apr 28, 2026
Trump administration fires members of National Science Board: Sources
The Trump administration has fired multiple members of the board that oversees the National Science Foundation, a $9 billion federal funding agency, sources say.
Apr 28, 2026
Judge denies Sam Bankman-Fried new trial after financial fraud conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of masterminding one of the largest financial frauds in history stemming from the collapse of the crypto-exchange FTX.
Apr 28, 2026
State Board OKs tuition increases — Idaho's largest in three years
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 28, 2026 Idaho students are likely to pay more for college this fall - when the sticker price for higher education goes up by as much as $425 per year. Th...
Apr 28, 2026
Trump's attempt to remake the Kennedy Center faces key legal test
A federal judge heard arguments about an attempt by Rep. Joyce Beatty to block the renaming, planned closure and renovation of the Kennedy Center.
Apr 28, 2026
What to know as budget airlines seek $2.5 billion in relief amid rising fuel costs
Multiple budget airlines including Spirit and Frontier are seeking $2.5 billion in relief funds from the Trump administration due to rising jet fuel costs.
Apr 28, 2026
