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Idaho has lost 61 federal employees, while other Western states also see major reductions in staff
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A landslide victory for the far-right AfD in a tiny German region sends seismic political tremors far beyond its borders.
Arts & Culture
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Coyote vs. Acme, which almost didn’t get released because of studio meddling, is finally in theaters. Nathan Weinbender says it’s a bright, entertaining “Roger Rabbit”-style slapstick comedy. -
This week, "Movies 101" will be discussing a pair of movies that involve survival. The first is The Dog Stars, a Ridley Scott film based on a best-selling novel. The second is the blend of live action and animation titled Coyote vs. Acme. -
Coyote vs. Acme is a testament to the world of animated film that Chuck Jones helped create, Dan Webster says.
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. -
Spokane Public Radio was a media partner for the 2026 Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival -
SPR was a Media Partner for Rock the Block: West Central! We also hosted our first-ever Record Sale Pop-Up Shop at the event!
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The boom in data centers has brought plenty of work and lots of overtime to union electricians, putting them at odds with many communities trying to block new data center construction.
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A 50th birthday trip to Ghana and Senegal sparked a new picture book called That You Are Here is No Small Thing, which guides children through Black American history.
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With Temporary Protection Status expected to expire next week for Salvadorans, TPS recipient Daysi Gonzales has been documenting her life in limbo on social media.
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Italy's Giorgia Meloni is set to make history — but a new rival from even further right could threaten her grip on power.
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The Trump administration is considering stripping the name of an African American war hero from an aircraft carrier, even though President Trump himself praised the honor in his first term.
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A selective peek at the comedies, adventures, romances and awards contenders opening in cinemas between Labor Day and Thanksgiving.
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President Trump is transforming Washington. New York Magazine's Ben Terris says the ballroom, the planned arch and other changes are an attempt to achieve "architectural immortality."
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Rosanne Cash was 18 when her famous dad gave her a list of 100 essential country songs he thought she needed to know. She's since worked across many musical genres. Originally broadcast Oct. 5, 2009.
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For the first time, Trump's top envoys take their peace push to Kyiv — after talks with Putin in Moscow.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about efforts made by U.S. emissaries toward a compromise between Russia and Ukraine.
