Top Regional News
When the federal shutdown began Oct. 1, officials said money for WIC benefits could run out in a couple of weeks.
A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch.
Arts & Culture
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Movie ReviewsNathan Weinbender looks at two new movies about toxic male friendships: the psychological thriller "Lurker" and the bittersweet drama "Twinless."
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SSO Music Director James Lowe and mezzo-soprano soloist Ashley Dixon discuss the 80th anniversary season-opening concert, "The Mahlers"
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Spokane Symphony Music Director James Lowe and Symphony Chorale Director Meg Stohlmann discuss many aspects of choral music with host Jim Tevenan
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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Hear the MusicFest Northwest Live Broadcasts that aired May 14th, 15th and 16th from 10 AM to noon on KPBX 91.1 FM.
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Spokane Public Radio was a media partner for Spokane Bike Everywhere Month 2025.
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A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois, expressing skepticism about the government's depiction of protests in a Chicago-area suburb.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Machado's work promoting democratic rights is "one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times.
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John Candy was one of the most beloved comedic actors of his time, with starring roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. His life and work are celebrated in a new Amazon Prime documentary by Colin Hanks, John Candy: I Like Me.
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Goodall, who died Oct. 1, became one of the most famous scientists of the 20th century for her work observing chimpanzees in the wild in East Africa. Originally broadcast in 1993 and 1999.
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Israeli forces in Gaza begin pulling back to agreed positions after ceasefire deal, Trump planning to travel to Middle East ahead of hostage exchange, New York's AG indicted on federal charges.
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President Trump is planning to travel to the Middle East this weekend as Israel and Hamas prepare for a hostage and prisoner exchange as outlined in the ceasefire deal.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with veteran hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and President Trump's involvement in the agreement.
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Grant Brenner and Ari Gildengers met in elementary school in the 1970s. They sit down to remember the moms they lost at very different stages of life.
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A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James Thursday. The charges, which include bank fraud, come after pressure from President Trump to prosecute his political foes.
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What are the implications of the indictment of New York's attorney general? NPR speaks with Elie [[elly]] Honig, a former federal prosecutor, about the dangers of a "weaponized" Justice Department.