Russia, Ukraine keep up attacks as Zelenskyy renews appeal to U.S. - Sun, 18 Oct 2026 PSTRussia and Ukraine continued to trade attacks overnight as Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready for fresh talks with the U.S. and renewed an appeal for Washington to put pressure on Moscow. The Ukrainian president said Russian forces hit substations in the Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa regions, leaving tens of thousands of families…Spokane Spokesman-Review6d agoWhole story →Securityrussia ukraine conflict
Trump endorses Benjamin Netanyahu days before Israel election - Sun, 18 Oct 2026 PSTWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a move that comes as Netanyahu fights for his political survival ahead of the country’s legislative elections later this month.Spokane Spokesman-Review6d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentisrael election endorsement
Four killed after high winds turn grass fire deadly at Canadian military base, report says - Sun, 18 Oct 2026 PSTCALGARY, Canada – A fire at an Alberta military base that killed at least four people and seriously injured dozens started with a smoldering grass fire that was whipped into a wall of flames by high winds, Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper reported on Sunday. The fire then engulfed Canadian Armed Forces members at a firing range, the newspaper said,…Spokane Spokesman-Review6d agoWhole story →Securitycanadian military base fire
U.S. resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after pause, Zelenskyy says - Sun, 18 Oct 2026 PSTThe United States has resumed providing Ukraine critical intelligence to help it defend against Russian missile strikes, after a brief pause, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in comments published on Sunday.Spokane Spokesman-Review6d agoWhole story →Securityukraine intelligence sharing resumed
Riverside State Park restoration faces budget constraints and natural hazards before reopening is possible - Sun, 18 Oct 2026 PSTWashington State Parks ranger Justin Krogstad peered down into a roughly 2 -foot -deep hole and nudged some dirt into it with his boot.Spokane Spokesman-Review6d agoWhole story →Planetriverside state park restoration
Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions - Sat, 17 Oct 2026 PSTThe day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials want more time to evaluate the situation. Rubio said on Saturday that the president will use up to 60 days to assess the economic impact…Spokane Spokesman-Review7d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityrussia sanctions decision
