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Lady Wray’s soul-stirring debut album “Cover Girl” blends gospel roots, hip-hop swagger, and modern R&B into a powerful anthem of resilience and self-discovery. Born from childhood church choirs and late-night listens to Lauryn Hill and Wu-Tang, her sound is both nostalgic and fresh. Tracks like “Calm” honor loss with grace, while the title track is a bold letter to her younger self chasing dreams. She’s proud of how she turned personal struggle into art — even without seeing herself as a natural writer. Now, she’s bringing that vibrant energy to Spokane for the first time at Boomjam Music Festival this Saturday, ready to dazzle a new crowd with her signature color, soul, and unstoppable spirit.

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Sports fans, get ready for a wild Thursday packed with action across every major league! Baseball heats up with Astros vs. Phillies, Texas vs. Seattle, and Rockies vs. Yankees — plus, the 49ers take on the Rams in a Netflix-exclusive Aussie showdown. Golfers gear up for the Irish Open and Simmons Bank Open, while the Solheim Cup closes out late tonight. Soccer fans: Roma vs. Fenerbahce and Leipzig vs. Como in the Champions League. Tennis lovers, the U.S. Open women’s semis are live this afternoon. Tune in live or stream — whether you’re into baseball, football, golf, soccer, or tennis, there’s something epic for you. Just remember: times and matchups can change — always double-check before you set your schedule.

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In a fiery rematch, Congressman Michael Baumgartner and challenger Carmela Conroy clashed over foreign policy, with Iran and Israel dominating the stage. Baumgartner, a staunch hawk on Iran, insists the U.S. must stay the course to stop nuclear proliferation, calling Iran a dangerous ideological threat. Conroy, a retired diplomat, now sees the conflict as a costly war and calls for halting U.S. aid to Israel, arguing American support enables “ethnic cleansing and war crimes”—though she avoids “genocide” for diplomatic reasons. She also backs Palestinian state recognition. Baumgartner fiercely defends Israel, condemns rising antisemitism, and pushes Republican economic policies to lower family costs while warning against China’s economic dominance. The debate laid bare their starkly different visions for global security and domestic prosperity.

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Spokane just became the first city in the nation to pass a groundbreaking rent protection law for emergencies—offering tenants a legal shield from eviction if they lose at least 10% of their income due to disasters or health crises, even while receiving unemployment or aid. Landlords can’t charge late fees or penalties, and missed rent gets a full year to pay back. The rule kicks in when the mayor declares an emergency and lasts as long as that declaration holds, giving people breathing room to recover without fear of homelessness.

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Republicans staged an unusual, high-energy convention in Dallas this week—dubbed “Trumpapalooza”—to rally support for President Trump ahead of the midterms, even though it’s not a presidential election year. While some Northwest GOP figures like Senator Mike Crapo and candidate Amanda McKinney showed up, others including Reps. Michael Baumgartner and Dan Newhouse, and Sens. Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson stayed away, wary of Trump’s low approval ratings and how it might hurt their own races. Trump delivered a fiery speech, framing the alternative to his party as national disaster, despite his 38% approval nationally. The RNC waived the $25K attendance fee, but many candidates still skipped out—balancing base energizing with voter appeal, all while competing with the NFL season for attention.

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Barred owls are being targeted in a massive, controversial federal plan to save the northern spotted owl—nearly half a million birds slated for removal over 30 years across Oregon, Washington, and California. Critics call it cruel, expensive, and politically motivated, accusing the timber industry of pulling strings behind the scenes. Animal rights groups are fighting back with billboards and lawsuits, while federal officials stand by the plan, claiming barred owls are outcompeting their endangered cousins. A court decision looms—and the fate of these forest dwellers hangs in the balance.

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A judge just awarded over $1.8 million to former bikini baristas across Puget Sound, who claimed they were paid below minimum wage, forced to hand over earnings to meet impossible sales quotas, denied sick leave, and even pressured to send suggestive photos to customers—all while working shifts that paid as little as $50 for four hours. The class-action lawsuit revealed a pattern of wage theft, tip stealing, and workplace exploitation by owner Alan Tagle, with the verdict covering back pay and penalties for about 70 workers. Meanwhile, Alan’s brother Jonathan faces separate allegations—including demands for sexual favors—scheduled for trial in March.

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University of Idaho President C. Scott Green is stepping down June 30 after seven transformative years, delivering an emotional farewell during his annual address that earned a standing ovation. Returning to his alma mater in 2019, Green stabilized a turbulent presidency, led enrollment and research growth, navigated the pandemic, and oversaw the tragic loss of four students. His tenure marked the longest since Richard Gibb, turning around financial losses, achieving R1 research status, and completing a major capital campaign. Though a controversial proposed acquisition of the University of Phoenix fell through, Green believes it would’ve brought substantial gains. Praised by state leaders for resilience and vision, he’ll remain fully engaged until retirement, while the State Board begins its search for his successor—aiming for a smoother process than Boise State’s recent hiring, aided by new legislation.

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A grieving widow, pregnant and raising three children alone, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company after her husband Jared Ammons was killed in the catastrophic chemical tank explosion at the Longview paper mill. The suit alleges the company ignored repeated safety warnings about severe corrosion and operated under a dangerous “run-to-failure” policy, leading to the deaths of eleven men—including Jared, who had hoped to leave early for a medical appointment. With the U.S. Chemical Safety Board confirming the tank was unfit for use, Mackenzie Ammons seeks justice not just for her husband, but to prevent future tragedies. Her child, due on Christmas Eve, will never know his father—and she’s calling on other families to join her in holding the company accountable.

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