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High school football is roaring back in Spokane with teams already locked into intense practices, installing new offenses, and tightening defenses ahead of the September 4 opener. Mt. Spokane is doubling down on the run to ease QB pressure and fill a linebacker void. Cheney’s Blackhawks are riding a dramatic turnaround—eight wins after years of futility—thanks to a coach who rebuilt team culture. Gonzaga Prep, thin at the top with just two returning starters, leans on a lethal kicker who led scoring last year without ever touching the ball. Across the league, grit, growth, and grittier competition are setting the stage for a season that’s already heating up.

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Cal Raleigh lit up T-Mobile Park with a career-high three home runs, leading the Mariners to a dominant 9-2 victory over the hot-streaking Phillies. After a brutal Sunday loss, the team bounced back with explosive energy, fueled by Julio Rodríguez’s early three-run blast and Raleigh’s historic performance — his first multi-homer game at home. Logan Gilbert anchored the pitching, and 35K fans witnessed a much-needed spark as the Mariners reignited their season.

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Spokane’s City Council is set to vote on emergency measures to help fire victims rebuild, including slashing demolition fees to just $28.50, granting the state commerce department more authority to fast-track housing aid, and approving a $90K contract for Blessings & Beyond to feed up to 450 displaced residents daily—every decision could mean the difference between survival and collapse for those still recovering from the Spokane Complex Fires.

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Idaho’s Vandals are firing on all cylinders as they head to California for their season opener, bringing a revamped offense and defense under second-year coach Thomas Ford Jr. After a rough 4-8 campaign last year, the team’s preseason camp showed remarkable continuity and quick adaptation to new schemes — a sign of improved communication and situational awareness. The defensive line, led by seniors HikifoOu Maile and Frederick Lujan III, is dominating drills, while edge rushers like Javen Augustus and Luke Teskey are forcing the offensive line to step up. Coach Ford’s physicality mandate is paying off, especially in the running game, where Hayden Kincheloe, Ferrari Miller, and Kenny Golston are primed to deliver punishing ground attacks. At quarterback, senior Joshua Wood is locked in as starter, but the backup battle between sophomore Sawyer Teeney and transfer Israel Carter is heating up — with a decision likely made at the last minute before kickoff.

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Target’s Halloween clown costume sparked outrage after being likened to blackface, prompting an immediate recall and public apology. The incident adds to a string of controversies—including their Pride collection and DEI policy reversals—undermining efforts to rebuild brand trust. Analysts warn this misstep could derail recent progress as Target seeks to regain consumer confidence.

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Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson’s rookie season is over after surgery to fix a displaced wrist tendon — but the team’s GM says he’ll be ready for next year. The 21-year-old, who made his MLB debut in May and took over shortstop in June, showed early promise with power and on-base skills before his bat fell off against fastballs. A meeting with coaches revealed his hidden struggle: months of wrist pain he’d played through, even after a cortisone shot. Now sidelined from swinging, Emerson will focus on rehab and strength training to protect his wrist — and the Mariners can finally understand why his numbers dipped so sharply.

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Whitman County Sheriff’s Office shuts down costly Flock surveillance cameras after community backlash and poor results—despite spending $25K over two years, the system only solved three cases and sparked major privacy concerns, leading the sheriff to call it “cost prohibitive” and erase all data.

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Worcester police believe they’ve found Karen Solomon, the missing wife of slain officer Kurt Solomon, in the woods near May Street — a tragic discovery that points to a murder-suicide. A handgun was found nearby, not her husband’s service weapon. Police stress there’s no history of domestic abuse in the family, and Kurt’s death is being classified as a domestic incident due to their relationship. Karen, a passionate advocate for law enforcement mental health, authored books and founded nonprofits supporting first responders. The family expressed profound grief and gratitude for the community’s support during this devastating time.

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The Supreme Court just cleared the way for President Trump’s new mail-in ballot rules — but they won’t affect the upcoming midterms. The decision treats the order as an internal directive, not a binding mandate for states. While DHS will now create voter eligibility lists, states aren’t forced to use them — though future legal battles may follow. A controversial provision that could restrict mail ballots for those off the list remains just a proposal. Justices split on legality: Ketanji Brown Jackson called it unlawful and confusing, while Sonia Sotomayor noted the ruling doesn’t settle whether the president can interfere with state elections. Issued in March to verify citizenship, the order faced swift pushback from Democratic-led states who argue election rules belong to Congress and the states. A federal judge had previously blocked it for November — now that block is lifted, leaving the bigger question of presidential power over elections hanging in the balance.

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A street brawl in downtown Spokane spiraled into gunfire over the weekend, leaving one man wounded and a suspect in custody. Kenzell McIntyre was shot in the calf after allegedly pulling at Robert Flores’ leg following a scuffle — Flores then fired three shots before tossing his revolver into a dumpster. Cellphone footage and witness accounts back up McIntyre’s claim he intervened to stop a fight, not start one. Police recovered Flores’ registered Smith & Wesson .38 with live rounds. He’s now facing first-degree assault charges, booked on $10K bond, and set for arraignment Thursday.

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