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Owen Henderson
Morning Edition Host and ReporterOwen Henderson is a 2023 graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied journalism with minors in Spanish and theater. Before joining the team at SPR, he worked as the Weekend Edition host for Illinois Public Media, as well as reporting on the arts and LGBTQ+ issues. Having grown up in the Midwest, he’s excited to get acquainted with the Inland Northwest and all that it has to offer. When he’s not in the newsroom or behind the mic, you can find Owen out on the trails hiking or in his kitchen baking bread.
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West Bonner County School District is looking to raise more than a million dollars to help with budgetary woes after multiple failed levies.
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The Spokane Shakespeare Society's production of "As You Like It" explores how we all perform gender for each other, says director Abby Burlingame.
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An abortion provider, lawmakers and advocates weigh in on the Supreme Court's decision in the Idaho EMTALA case.
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Marisol Viveros, the regional director of clinical services for Planned Parenthood in the Tri-Cities area, talks about how things have changed since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Spokane mayor signs air conditioning ordinance, average Washington wage rises, Idaho graduation requirements could change and a Washington economic status update.
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Wildfire smoke exposure can cause a range of health effects. An air quality epidemiologist breaks down some ways to mitigate your risk.
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Adriana Janovich explores 84 of what she considers Spokane's most iconic and interesting restaurants in her new book, "Unique Eats and Eateries of Spokane."
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Tomorrow's Idaho primaries will also determine the parties' precinct committeemen. This year, those races are host to a conflict between Republican factions.