Spokane tax accountant says she has the experience needed to run the county auditor's office.

Michael Cathcart touts his leadership skills as he campaigns for Spokane County auditor.

The federal government this week embarked on what it says is a new way to process a backlog of undocumented children with ongoing immigration cases. Those cases, which used to take months or years to process, are being moved up, sped up, and packed in on more days in what are called “mega master” hearings.

Idaho health officials are investigating two outbreaks tied to people drinking raw milk. More than 100 people have gotten sick — including 11 who have been hospitalized.

Plus, the B and O Fire destroys homes in Okanogan County. A federal judge orders WA health inspectors be let into the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Bacterial outbreaks haven't slowed demand for raw milk in ID. Many fewer sockeye salmon return to Upper Columbia River. SPS begins updating sports fields in newest phase of Together Spokane projects. And a special announcement and a peek behind the curtain in the SPR Newsroom.

We talk with Spokane County auditor candidates Dale Whitaker, Callie Gee and Michael Cathcart.

Amid several livestock attacks, two wolves have been slain in recent weeks. The state killed one while the other death is under investigation.

In the case of Mark Mulholland, who was repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct, the board waited six weeks to announce that it had filed charges. He was allowed to keep seeing patients during that time, and one alleges he abused her in the interim.

Plus, no relief in sight for NW in latest drought forecast. Growing list of hurdles is putting many NW pear growers in debt or out of business. Spokane Prosecuting Attorney's Office pursues grant for domestic violence risk assessment tool, staff funding. Trans Affirm crowd-sources information on inclusive restrooms in Idaho as criminal ban partially takes effect. And north ID residents, businesses can apply for disaster funds as they recover from December's windstorms.

Congressman said immigration changes are a ‘challenge,’ but are ‘needed’ — especially for the state’s dairy industry