Washington ranked among the 5 most energy efficient states in nation. Here’s why - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTEnergy costs are one of the biggest expenses for American households, according to personal finance website WalletHub. Data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows the average family spends at least $2,000 on utilities every year, and thousands more on gasoline. The department also estimates that families can reduce these costs by 25% through…Spokane Spokesman-Review23h agoWhole story →Planetenergy efficiency rankings
FAA, air traffic controllers’ union reach agreement on pay bump - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTThe Federal Aviation Administration and the union that represents air traffic controllers agreed to a deal on workforce changes in return for a much-anticipated 2.8% pay increase.Spokane Spokesman-Review1d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildfaa air traffic controller pay deal
Baumgartner, Conroy meet twice in two days as election approachesCongressman Michael Baumgartner and Democratic challenger Carmela Conroy faced off twice in the last two days, in a forum hosted by the NAACP Wednesday and a debate hosted by the Rotary on Thursday– one of their last chances to highlight their differences as ballots arrive in voters’ mailboxes.Spokane Spokesman-Review2d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentMichael Baumgartnercongressional election debate
