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The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved the 199-acre Thorpe parcel for conservation funding and potential transfer to Spokane Parks and Recreation, which would protect rare plant communities and expand park access in a neighborhood with limited infrastructure.

A Spokane family was reunited with its cat that went missing during the Spokane Complex Fire after local responders found it + returned it safely.

Righty Jordy Vargas made his final start for the Indians on Wednesday at Avista Stadium, pitching 96 balls in a 14-2 loss to Everett as Cesar Quintas went 4-for-4 with four RBIs.

The series continues today at 6:35 p.m. + the game is the second of a six-game Northwest League series.

Wilbur Creston School District announced on Facebook that school will now start on Sept.

14 instead of Sept. 8 due to pending inspections (officials apologized for any inconvenience). Further updates are expected soon.

Washington State University revealed its new Apple Cup uniform at a campus event today.

The design will be worn in the upcoming rivalry game — offering a fresh look for the storied contest.

Rockwood Retirement Communities is planning a new senior living campus in Liberty Lake that will offer 260 residences and full amenities as part of the River District development.

Construction will begin in late 2028 — occupancy is targeted for 2030.

EPA officials cleared hazardous material from half of the burned homes in the area, and cleanup work will continue on the rest (residents should check local updates for safety measures).

Rosi Johnson lost her rental home when the Old Trails fire swept through her neighborhood near Fairmount Memorial Park, leaving her without renters’ insurance coverage.

She secured a new apartment on the South Hill with help from Spokane Housing Authority’s voucher system & disaster assistance program offering financial support.