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Photo by Mia Maldonado/Idaho Capital Sun -
Spokane County gets a portion of requested funding for PFAS filters; Idaho governor orders ramp up of timber harvests on national forests; Maddie's Place can stay open — at least for another year; Trump administration sued over attempts to dismantle Head Start programs; free legal clinics in CDA today celebrate Law Day; Washington law now requires hospitals to administer appropriate care to pregnant patients, including abortions.
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INW Afghan community anxious over potential deportations after TPS revocation; ICE detainees at WA facility have doubled says Rep. Randall; WA launches its own 'Seek then Speak' site for sexual assault survivors; WA vaccination rates lower than states with measles outbreaks, says DOH; legislative session ends, budget bills head to Ferguson. -
In pre-election presentations, Lakeland officials aren't dwelling on what's at stake if their levy fails: jobs, sports, school safety and a variety of academic programs. -
Sarah June Niyimbona died by suicide this month after workers say she was left unsupervised at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, where she was waiting for a long-term psychiatric placement. -
The Family and Personal Care Services program will remain, at least until federal regulators potentially approve Idaho’s request to end the program. The move came months after Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced plans to seek program’s early end — citing fraud and abuse -
Under a version released Thursday, rent hikes would be limited to 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower. -
Lawmakers in the Washington state House advanced a bill addressing student and parental rights on Thursday, clearing the way for it to reach the governor’s desk. -
Rent stabilization bill compromise sends bill back to both chambers of WA legislature, Democrats to host Spokane town hall in response to Rep. Baumgartner's March events, 'right to repair' bill heads to governor's desk, controversial bill amending parent and student rights passes legislature, and utilities will soon have to get wildfire plans approved by a state commission -
Michael Cecil, assistant professor of law at Gonzaga University, sits down with SPR's Owen Henderson to discuss Spokane's Prop 1 and the tension that arises when courts strike down unconstitutional policies that have broad support. -
Thoughts from a Gonzaga law professor about how we should react when a court ruling conflicts with the will of the people. We’ll talk about opportunities for disabled athletes in Spokane, whether casual or competitive. The Washington legislature wants you to think again about tossing that trash out your car window. -
Today's Headlines: Rent cap bill up in the air, budget negotiations continue as end of session nearsMurray blasts Trump decision to gut WHI, Columbia River Gorge Commission may get funding from the WA legislature after all, divisive rent control bill heads to negotiations after House refuses to approve amendments, WA GOP says Dems are moving too fast with new taxes and WA to sell I-5 bridge replacement bonds.
