'We're not all coming to watch a bloodbath': Foley institute hosts initiative debates focused on civility, understanding - Sat, 17 Oct 2026 PSTAs ballots begin to arrive in the mailboxes of registered voters throughout the state, Washingtonians will soon consider statewide initiatives that will have broad impacts on the budget, parental rights and who can participate in K-12 athletics.Spokane Spokesman-Review3h agoWhole story →EducationGovernment
This day in history: Could an owl do a better job than the people in office? A new Washington political party thought so - Sat, 17 Oct 2026 PSTFrom 1976: A new political party was on the ballot in Washington – the Owl Party, whose slogan was “Out With Logic, On With Lunacy.”Spokane Spokesman-Review5h agoWhole story →Government
Iran boosts air defenses as it braces for fresh U.S. attacks - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTIran said it’s strengthened its military defenses against a potential resumption of U.S. strikes, the latest sign that the Islamic Republic is bracing for a return to all-out war as its tense standoff with Washington continues.Spokane Spokesman-Review11h agoWhole story →Securityus iran tensions escalate
Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related U.S. sanctions and tariffs days before they were to take effect under a law he signed last month, including duties on the country’s goods and penalties for buying its oil and gas.Spokane Spokesman-Review13h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyrussia sanctions waiver
Suspicious package sent to Jayapal’s Seattle office prompts evacuationU.S. Rep Pramila Jayapal’s Seattle office was evacuated Friday afternoon after receiving a suspicious package that was described as similar to others received by election officials and Congress members.Spokane Spokesman-Review13h agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticePramila Jayapalsuspicious packages sent
2 states, 2 abortion ballot measures, and the effort to win over Gen Z voters - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTBoise State University senior Cade Syvock opposes abortion. As president of the school’s chapter of the conservative group Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late activist Charlie Kirk, Syvock helped coordinate anti-abortion protests on campus.Spokane Spokesman-Review13h agoWhole story →Governmentabortion ballot measures
In race for Idaho attorney general, a Democrat is trying to unseat a long-time Republican official - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTDemocratic candidate for Idaho attorney general Lori Hickman says she has a long track record of being a straightforward attorney who is running to keep politicization out of the office – something she says her opponent hasn’t done.Spokane Spokesman-Review13h agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeidaho attorney general election
Judge threatens Trump with sanctions to testify in BBC lawsuit - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTA judge threatened to sanction President Donald Trump for failing to sit for a mandatory deposition in the $10 billion defamation suit he filed against the British Broadcasting Corp. “The court has admonished plaintiff for his lack of participation to no avail,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjolique A. Lett said in a brief order in Miami. “Going forward, the…Spokane Spokesman-Review14h agoWhole story →Governmenttrump bbc lawsuit
