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'We're really concerned': Washington Head Start programs still experiencing issues following federal funding freeze
SPOKANE, Wash. -- While President Trump's pause on federal grants and loans was temporarily blocked by a federal judge last week, Head Start program providers across the state say they are still being...
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Federal funding freeze could impact $48 million in City of Spokane projects and programs
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The City of Spokane says $48 million in projects and programs could be impacted if a federal funding freeze goes through, but some programs are still feeling the impact of last week'...
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Proposed Medicaid cuts aim to save money, risking coverage for thousands of Idahoans
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- A new bill in the Idaho legislature would cut the current enrollment for Medicaid in half instead of repealing it entirely. Over 60% of Idaho voters approved the Medicaid progr...
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Threats by Venture Academy student prompt school lockdowns in Kootenai County on Tuesday morning
KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho -- Multiple schools in Kootenai County were under alert Tuesday morning while police investigated possible threats made by a Venture Academy student. According to the Coeur d'Al...
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Spokane house fire claims lives of three dogs and a cat
SPOKANE, Wash. - Three dogs and a cat died in a Spokane house fire on Monday, according to Spokane Fire Department (SFD). Fire crews responded to house fire near North Belt Street and York Avenue at a...
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Electric bill increase proposed for Pend Oreille County residents
PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. -- If you live in Pend Oreille County, you might soon see a higher monthly electric bill. The Pend Oreille Public Utility District (PUD) is recommending a 4.25% rate increas...
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Most overdose deaths in Spokane County among housed, employed adults, according to new report
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The Spokane County Medical Examiner says overdose deaths in the county rose in 2024 to at least 346 people with fentanyl accounting for 78% of the overdoses. The Medical Exami...
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Sen. Maria Cantwell votes no on RFK Jr. Health & Human Services nomination
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) voted no on advancing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services during a Senate Committee on Finance meeting. Kennedy is Presid...
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Woman identified in Lewiston shooting
LEWISTON, Idaho -- Officials have identified the woman who died during a shooting in Lewiston Tuesday morning. According to the Lewiston Police Department, officers responded to Park Avenue near 4th S...
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Monroe on-ramp to I-90 closed for crash
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A crash is blocking the Monroe Street on-ramp to eastbound I-90. The crash occurred around 7:15 a.m. Drivers should use other routes. Check back for updates. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KXLY. ...
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