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Microsoft is working to resolve a prolonged global outage affecting Outlook, Teams, and other cloud services without yet identifying the cause, a Washington man says mistaken identity led to 98 days in federal immigration detention, and Idaho State Police report a man died after his car struck a semi-truck head-on on State Highway 53, with both vehicles catching fire.

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Man known as WA town’s ‘unofficial mayor’ says mistaken identity cost him 98 days in ICE detention
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Friday marks four years since four University of Idaho students were killed in Moscow, with Bryan Kohberger convicted and sentenced to life without parole, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public help identifying whoever illegally killed a cow elk near Weippe.

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4 years since University of Idaho student murders
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Miss Manners addresses etiquette questions about a Thanksgiving potluck that has grown to include twelve to fifteen people, and Idaho State Police report that a car crashed head-on into a semi truck on Highway 53 north of Post Falls, killing the car’s driver and setting both vehicles on fire.

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Miss Manners: A potluck thanksgiving where nobody wins
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Man dead after fiery car vs. semi-truck crash on Highway 53 north of Post Falls Idaho State Police say the car crashed head-on into a semi-truck and both...

Washington State’s Building Code Council temporarily eased energy code standards for Spokane-area wildfire rebuilding, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned after disclosures of extramarital affairs with a subordinate and a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy, and a column argued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth treated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as a prop after a Veterans Day episode involving its Army sentinel.

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Outside View: The Nvidia scandal is about more than sex and spies
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Senate Democrats are pushing to attach language ending the Iran war to the must-pass spending bill needed by December 11, complicating efforts to avoid a partial government shutdown, while Washington State defensive end Matyus McLain has taken up painting inspired by childhood video-game battles with his younger brother.

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Democrats mulling Iran war funding cutoff strategy
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From dogs in cowboy hats to starry nights, WSU DE Matyus McLain loves his new painting hobby
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A Spokane man says mistaken identity led to 98 days in detention, and Microsoft is working to fix a widespread Microsoft 365 outage that disrupted Outlook, Teams, and other services.

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Man known as town’s ‘unofficial mayor’ says mistaken identity cost him 98 days in detention
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Microsoft says it’s working to fix widespread Outlook outage
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The cast of The Chosen previews the show’s penultimate sixth season ahead of new Sunday episodes on Prime Video, KREM 2’s Football Friday Week Ten highlights seven Spokane-area playoff games, and Lucasfilm will mark Star Wars: A New Hope’s 50th anniversary with a theatrical rerelease next year.

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'The Chosen' cast previews penultimate season of biblical drama, Jonathan Roumie, Luke Dimyan and Andrew James Allen preview their roles in the sixth season of "The Chosen," with new episodes released Sundays on Prime Video.
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Home affordability has worsened as higher prices and mortgage rates keep many renters out of ownership and lead investors to consider Lowe’s as a housing-market play, the Mariners are weighing trading a starting pitcher for an impact position player, and travelers are advised to compare early Black Friday offers and move quickly on suitable fares.

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Motley fool: Investors can build with Lowe's
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James Kelly was sentenced to 70 years in prison for the 2023 Beyond Wonderland music festival shooting, emergency crews responded to a passenger vehicle and semi-truck collision on Highway 53 near Post Falls that caused a fire and traffic delays, and the Seattle Seahawks are preparing to face the Las Vegas Raiders and former coach Klint Kubiak on Sunday.

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WA soldier sentenced to 70 years in Beyond Wonderland murders
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Collision between car and semi-truck reported on Highway 53 near Post Falls A witness told KREM 2 News that the se...

A Spokane County Superior Court judge granted Gonzaga forward Chauncey Wiggins a preliminary injunction clearing him to play immediately after an eligibility dispute, and Idaho reserve quarterback Israel Carter continues to develop in practice as he prepares for a future opportunity behind the current starter.

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Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins earns preliminary injunction, set to debut against LSU
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Idaho reserve QB Israel Carter waits patiently for chance to show his talent
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Students at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend are returning to classrooms with enhanced security and mental health support nearly a month after a shooting left four people dead, Alaska Airlines announced five new nonstop routes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport starting next spring and summer, and the remains of an enslaved man, woman, and boy were reinterred during a ceremony in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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'Is she going to be safe?': Parents face emotional return to Silver Rail after deadly school shooting Nearly a month after a school shooting that killed four people, st...

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued dialysis providers DaVita and Fresenius over alleged illegal noncompete agreements that limit competition and care options, the Seattle Mariners signaled a trade-focused approach to address offensive inconsistencies, and the University of Washington reportedly finalized a deal to sell Husky Stadium naming rights to Columbia Bank.

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WA sues DaVita, Fresenius over noncompete agreements at dialysis centers
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What we learned about Mariners’ plans from MLB GM Meetings
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The Seattle Seahawks enter the 2026 season with a largely unchanged roster relying on internal development and coaching adjustments, Johnny Depp stars in the dark Dickens adaptation Ebenezer to polarizing reviews, and a debate has emerged over the psychological and social effects of dark home decor.

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How Seahawks answer these 5 questions will determine 2026
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Movie review: 'Ebenezer' a ghastly update of Dickens' classic story
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What decorating with dark colors does to our brains
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Eight veterans at the Post Falls Veterans Home were honored with handmade Quilts of Valor for Veterans Day, and more than forty athletes from eight schools in the Greater Spokane League are competing in the state swimming and diving championships through a co-op program.

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Post Falls veterans honored with Quilts of Valor Eight veterans received Quilts of Valor at the Post Falls Veterans Home Veterans Day celebration Wednesday.
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'One of us': Greater Spokane League girls swimmers thrive under non-traditional co-op program
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Workplace etiquette experts recommend documented professional boundaries for managing chronically tardy colleagues, geriatric specialists highlight the Fried Frailty Index for identifying treatable vulnerability in older adults, and nutritional debates continue over the cardiovascular effects of whole-fat dairy and saturated fats while emphasizing moderation and individual risk.

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Dear Annie: Too little, too late, too many apologies
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Ask the doctors: Fried frailty index asses severity of condition
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People's Pharmacy: Is saturated fat our enemy?
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The Kalispel Tribe is renaming its Cusick casino to the traditional Salish spelling Qlispé, a Western Washington nonprofit has established an emergency fund for cervical and breast cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents following federal funding cuts, and historical records show that the facility now housing Spokane Public Montessori was originally approved in 1976.

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'Simple as that': Kalispel Tribe to rebrand Cusick casino to traditional Salish spelling, 'Qlispé'
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Spokane County’s infant drug-withdrawal rate more than doubled over two years, prompting a specialized care facility to seek sustainable Medicaid reimbursements, two sheriff’s deputies were killed during a domestic violence call that left five people dead and led to a memorial fund, and refugee support provider Thrive International will dissolve by year’s end and close transitional housing sites after legal disputes and a $3.3 million arbitration judgment.

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Maddie’s Place reports a concerning rise in infants experiencing withdrawal
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An Idaho couple completed a decade-long effort to summit the highest point in all 44 Idaho counties, the Root Experience festival returns to Spokane this weekend with an expanded lineup of films, visual art, and live performances, and Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance is scheduled to perform at the Knitting Factory in downtown Spokane.

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Idaho couple caps decade-long journey to summit state’s highest points
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The Root Experience returns with larger elements and new partnerships
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Priest River police honored three citizens for a life-saving water rescue, a former Mead High School football coach filed a lawsuit against the school district over its handling of hazing allegations, and regional leaders in North Idaho convened to address childcare shortages impacting the local workforce.

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Trio recognized for Priest River rescue While county officials had already recognized the trio, Priest River Police Chief Drew McLain said their life-saving efforts deserved additional recognition.
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Adding canned beans to tomato soup provides an affordable, high-protein boost without specialty ingredients, and Inland Northwest home cooks are transitioning to seasonal, batch-cooked autumn staples like hearty stews and braised legumes.

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If you’re not adding canned beans to your tomato soup, you’re missing out
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Community Cookbook: Warm up fall with these recipes
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A Spokane County animal rescue founder appeared in court to face charges of operating an illegal commercial kennel, downtown Spokane is hosting an Italian wine pairing dinner with winemaker Antonio Sanguineti, and cartoonist Stephan Pastis is visiting the city to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Pearls Before Swine.

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Founder of animal rescue organization in Spokane County back in court accused of operating illegal kennel
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The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation filed a federal lawsuit against Washington state officials to secure gathering rights in the Wenatchee National Forest, and the Washington State University mens basketball team fell to Duquesne seventy-two to seventy-one to extend their season-opening losing streak to three games.

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Colville Reservation suing the WDFW for the right to harvest food in Wenatchi aboriginal territory A federal lawsuit claims the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife unlawfully banned tribal members from gathering food in Wenatchee National Forest.
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A federal judge allowed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC to proceed toward trial, while fourteenth-ranked Gonzaga men’s basketball prepares for an early-season matchup against undefeated LSU.

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US judge says Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation case can proceed
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Analyzing Gonzaga's 2-0 start, and a look ahead to LSU
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The Los Angeles Chargers traded former Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Denver Broncos for two future draft picks, and the Seattle Mariners do not plan to pursue a long-term deal with free-agent outfielder Randy Arozarena.

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Daiyan Henley, former Washington State star, traded to Denver Broncos after three-plus years with L.A. Chargers
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Mariners buzz at GM Meetings: Could Seiya Suzuki or Gunnar Henderson land in Seattle?
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Congressman Michael Baumgartner honored three fallen Eastern Washington law enforcement officers on the House floor, an Idaho man received an 18-year federal prison sentence for attempting to support ISIS, and the Inland Northwest Honor Flight flew more than 80 regional veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit national war memorials.

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Donate to Inland Northwest Honor Flight Donations go directly toward covering the costs of flights, accommodations, food, and everything else veterans need for their journey.
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Washington State defensive tackle Kaden Beatty is working to unify the Cougars ahead of their game against Colorado State, while a Spokane County judge has expedited a court hearing for Gonzaga forward Chauncey Wiggins as he seeks immediate NCAA playing eligibility.

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'My mindset is switched': How WSU DT Kaden Beatty is guiding the Cougars through a situation he knows well
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With sights on Gonzaga-LSU matchup, Chauncey Wiggins has 5-in-5 eligibility hearing moved to Thursday
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House Republicans elected Representative Jim Jordan as minority leader following midterm losses, authorities arrested a United States Army officer on espionage charges for allegedly attempting to provide classified NATO data to Russia, and progressive activists initiated campaigns to replace established Democratic leadership in Congress.

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Jim Jordan picked as new minority leader for House GOP
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U.S. Army officer arrested in U.K. on suspicion of trying to steal secrets for Russia
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Republican Congressman Michael Baumgartner secured a narrow reelection victory in Washington’s Fifth Congressional District, local legislative incumbents largely held their seats while Democrat Luc Jasmin III made history as the first Black man elected to represent the Third District, and Spokane-area voters broadly approved local school replacement levies.

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Baumgartner wins 5th Congressional District despite Conroy’s blue wave gains
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Man charged in Coast Guard lieutenant’s Skyway killing released on $3 million bond
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Lisa McClain wins ree...

Spokane Police detectives are seeking public assistance in the investigation into the death of Jade K. Ellman, and Coeur dAlene home baker Scott Luft has been selected to compete in the nationally televised Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic on CBS.

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Coeur d'Alene baker to be featured in Pillsbury Bake-Off® Classic on CBS Scott Luft will bake off alongside 24 other home bakers in the Thanksgiving-week show., Coeur d'Alene baker to be featured in Pillsbury Bake-Off® Classic on CBS, Scott Luft will bake off alongside 24 other home bakers in the Thanksgiving-week show.
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The College Football Playoff will expand to a 24-team bracket with on-campus early rounds next season, traditional conference championship games will be eliminated to accommodate the schedule, and the format shift will increase access for fringe contenders while marginalizing lower-tier bowl games.

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College Football Playoff expansion winners and losers, from fans to bowls to the Big Ten
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Rookie running back Jadarian Price led the Seattle Seahawks in receiving during a 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals following an injury absence, backup quarterback Drew Lock leaned on Price as a primary target with starter Sam Darnold sidelined by a quad injury, and head coach Mike Macdonald highlighted the running backs emerging role as crucial for managing offensive injuries.

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As Jadarian Price shows flashes of brilliance, the Seahawks expect more to come
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Nine military veterans have taken on roles as school bus drivers in Post Falls, Kootenai Health is cutting eighty positions to stabilize finances amid rising costs, and officials in Spokane Valley have opened new recreational trails in the Pinecroft Natural Area Preserve.

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Post Falls veterans trade military missions for morning bus routes
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Kootenai Health lays off 80 positions Kootenai Health, North Idaho’s largest healthcare system and employer, confirmed Monday that it’s eliminating 80 positions, roughly 2% of its workforce.
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An Army soldier was sentenced to seventy years of confinement for a fatal 2023 shooting at the Gorge Amphitheatre campground, and the College Football Playoff confirmed plans to expand to a twenty-four-team tournament beginning in 2027 amid concerns over traditional regional rivalries.

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US Army soldier pleads guilty to 2023 Gorge campground shooting that left 2 dead, 3 others injured James Kelly pleaded guilty to five murder and assault charges against him. A military judge sentenced him to 70 years of confinement and a dishonorable discharge.
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Medical experts are urging individuals with Type 2 diabetes to receive annual flu vaccinations to prevent severe health complications, while counselors recommend that older adults counter social isolation by directly communicating their desire for family inclusion.

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Ask the doctors: Flu shots extra important for those with Type 2 diabetes
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Dear Annie: Aging is no reason to fade away
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Mead School District faces a new damages lawsuit in Spokane County Superior Court, local courts sentenced individuals in criminal trespassing and reduced reckless driving cases, and historical records recall a 1976 suspected arson and burglary that destroyed Kooskia City Hall.

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This day in history: A suspicious City Hall fire in Idaho, and conflicting testimony in the Hubert Temminck killing
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Three dealership employees in Spokane Valley have been nominated for Lifesaving Awards after using a floor jack to free a woman trapped beneath a rolled vehicle, while Washington Senator Maria Cantwell campaigned in Mississippi to rally support for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom as election officials prepare to tally the remaining ballots ahead of certification.

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Scott Colom, hoping to become Mississippi's next senator, got boost from Maria Cantwell in campaign's final stretch
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Three Spokane Valley dealership employees honored for helping crash rescue

The Seattle Mariners plan to prioritize infield depth and bullpen additions over marquee free agents ahead of a potential league lockout, while Russian and Ukrainian envoys meet in the United Arab Emirates to discuss ceasefire frameworks and territorial disputes.

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Mariners expect to be aggressive as offseason heats up at MLB GM Meetings
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Russia, Ukraine envoys to talk ceasefire monitoring, territory
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Republican Michael Baumgartner won reelection to the U.S. House in Washington’s Fifth Congressional District, and the Washington State women’s basketball team secured their first win of the season with a 76-53 victory over the University of Idaho.

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AP called the Midterm Race for Republican Michael Baumgartner in Washington's 5th Congressional District AP calls Washington's 5th Congressional District race for Republican incumbent Michael Baumgartner with 51.7% of the votes for a 2nd term.
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Spokane marked the ongoing restoration of its downtown riverfront parkland, Gonzaga sophomore Davis Fogle earned Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honors, and Washington State University faced scheduling uncertainties amid the College Football Playoff expansion.

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Then and Now: Spokane's industrial waterfront
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Gonzaga's Davis Fogle named Pac-12 Offensive Player of Week after consecutive 22-point games
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The College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams. What does it mean for WSU?
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First responders held a stair-climb fundraiser in Mead to support the families of two fallen Spokane County deputies, Nippon Dynawave announced plans to restart operations at its Longview pulp mill following a deadly chemical spill, and Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal stated he will not seek reelection in 2028.

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Longview mill shuttered after deadly spill plans December restart
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First responders climb stairs to raise money for families of fallen Spokane County deputies
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