Top Regional News
We have results from Idaho's generally status quo primary election. Central Washington redistricting advocates petition to the U.S. Supreme Court. And a Spokane theater changes the way it stages its production of "Shrek" to appeal to sensitive viewers.
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Six states voted in primary elections Tuesday, with Republicans in Kentucky and Georgia voting on candidates that could reshape Congress in November.
Arts & Culture
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Spokane Children's Theatre's Tanya Morton, The Isaac Foundation's Holly Goodman, and a host of performers join host Henry McNulty to discuss the upcoming run of Shrek, including a special "sensory-friendly" performance -
Movies 101On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss a pair of streaming films. The first is a Belgian film by the Dardenne brothers titled “Young Mothers.” The other is a U.S.-based documentary about a Southern city titled “Natchez.” -
As the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival draws to a close, Nathan Weinbender returns with some of his highlights from a week in the dark.
Events
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EventsStop by your local Farmers' Market this summer and visit with SPR staff and volunteers at various Farmers' Markets in our region. -
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EventsSpokane Public Radio is a media partner for Spokane Bike Everywhere Month 2026.
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Like many cities, Denver's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is its buildings. Heating and cooling skyscrapers requires a lot of fossil fuels. Now, the city is trying a surprising solution. -
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford faces tough questions from lawmakers about the state of the nation's air traffic control system and its efforts to increase staffing.
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States are phasing in major changes to food assistance. We hear from people who are feeling the impact and from Ty Jones Cox of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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A look at primary results from around the country, Trump and Vance share conflicting messages on state of Iran war, shooting at San Diego mosque being investigated as possible "hate crime."
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President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes just days after President Trump's high-profile trip to China.
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The announcer of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" --- the revered journalist Bill Kurtis -- has retired. His final show airs this weekend. NPR's A Martínez speaks with Kurtis about his career.
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Restrictions on mining for precious metals like gold in Montana that were put in place 30 years ago could soon be relaxed as the mining industry makes a comeback in the U.S.
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A new report finds that global humanitarian aid is failing, with cuts from major donors like the United States and increased attacks on health workers further eroding the system.
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Eleven historically significant sites across the country will receive $25,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary. -
President Trump and the White House are sending conflicting signals about the state of the Iran war and the negotiations intended to end it.
