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'I've never seen it to this level': Spokane officials try to keep up as vandalism on the rise at Riverfront Park

‘I’ve never seen it to this level’: Spokane officials try to keep up as vandalism on the rise at Riverfront Park

Updated 50 minutes ago

While Riverfront Park is largely clean and tidy, secluded areas and certain art pieces have become prime targets for vandalism at the city’s central tourism draw, according to Spokane Parks and Recreation officials.

Washington state auditor’s reports find fraud, lack of financial controls at small towns in Franklin and Adams counties

Updated 8:59 p.m.

Spokane man charged with assaulting agent during immigration arrest; allegations don’t match video, wife says

Updated 8:58 p.m.

More candidates enter local city council, school races as filing week nears end

Updated 9 p.m.

Law enforcement investigating suspicious death in Spokane Valley

Updated 8:17 p.m.

Spokane’s recycling bin blues: Many plastics end up incinerated despite residents’ best efforts

Arson suspected in ‘dramatic ember shower’ that rained across north Spokane neighborhood, catching multiple properties on fire

Updated 8:58 p.m.

Melting Pot serves up memorable meals and experiences 50 years later (18 in Spokane)

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Business

STCU completing transfer after 2024 purchase of Community Bank

STCU completing transfer after 2024 purchase of Community Bank

Sports

WHL Playoffs: After brief celebration, Spokane Chiefs back to 'business as usual' preparing for WHL championship series against Medicine Hat

WHL Playoffs: After brief celebration, Spokane Chiefs back to ‘business as usual’ preparing for WHL championship series against Medicine Hat

Updated 55 minutes ago

Pacific Northwest

DOJ opens inquiry into new WA law requiring clergy to report abuse

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Nation/World

Waiting for the smoke that heralds a new pope

Waiting for the smoke that heralds a new pope

Updated 9:40 p.m.

Education

Shadle Park students partner with the Museum of Arts and Culture for 'wonderful' new exhibit

Shadle Park students partner with the Museum of Arts and Culture for ‘wonderful’ new exhibit

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André 3000 drops new music, but with a new instrument

André 3000 drops new music, but with a new instrument

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Local Government

More candidates enter local city council, school races as filing week nears end

More candidates enter local city council, school races as filing week nears end

Updated 9 p.m.

Transportation

Washington AG sues after Trump administration freezes $71 million program for EV charging stations in Eastern Washington

Washington AG sues after Trump administration freezes $71 million program for EV charging stations in Eastern Washington

Updated 8:58 p.m.

Outdoors

Washington plans to kill brook trout in Pend Oreille County creek

Washington plans to kill brook trout in Pend Oreille County creek

Updated 7:59 p.m.

Weather

Dangerous downpours and storms will hit more than a dozen states this week

Life

Melting Pot serves up memorable meals and experiences 50 years later (18 in Spokane)

Melting Pot serves up memorable meals and experiences 50 years later (18 in Spokane)

Public Safety

Arson suspected in 'dramatic ember shower' that rained across north Spokane neighborhood, catching multiple properties on fire

Arson suspected in ‘dramatic ember shower’ that rained across north Spokane neighborhood, catching multiple properties on fire

Updated 8:58 p.m.

Science & Tech

Washington AG sues after Trump administration freezes $71 million program for EV charging stations in Eastern Washington

Washington AG sues after Trump administration freezes $71 million program for EV charging stations in Eastern Washington

Updated 8:58 p.m.

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'This place is bananas': 'Midnight at Soap Lake' author recalls move to small town ahead of release of mystery book

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This day in history: Carrousel reopened for fundraiser in Riverfront Park. LA detective arrived in Spokane to investigate suitcase bomb

This day in history: Carrousel reopened for fundraiser in Riverfront Park. LA detective arrived in Spokane to investigate suitcase bomb

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