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Everett AquaSox exploded for a 14-2 rout of the Spokane Indians, led by Cesar Quintas’ flawless 4-for-4 night with four RBIs. The Indians’ pitching collapsed, surrendering 15 hits and 8 walks, while starter Jordy Vargas took the loss in 4⅔ innings. Despite the blowout, Spokane got homers from Wilder Dalis and Max Belyeu (his 13th of the season), who was activated off the injured list. Meanwhile, Vancouver Canadians clinched a playoff spot, officially knocking Everett out of contention — even though they won this game, they’re now too far behind with just four games left. The series continues Thursday night.

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Spokane’s City Council just approved a third extension of a waiver that removes height limits and other restrictions for downtown high-rises, paving the way for a wave of new skyscrapers—even though no permits have been filed yet. City planners are ready to fast-track approvals when developers submit plans, aiming to make these changes permanent before the waiver expires. The temporary rules, first enacted 18 months ago, have already expanded the zones where developers can build taller and eliminated the requirement for upper floors to be smaller than lower ones. This extension is expected to be the final one, with permanent code updates on the horizon.

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Spokane’s taking bold steps to keep everyone cool—expanding its “right to cooling” law to include homeowners and funding it through existing HEART Fund dollars, not new taxes. With 70% of seniors and disabled residents on utility discounts lacking AC, this initiative aims to prevent deadly heat exposure. City officials are still finalizing logistics, weighing direct city management vs. nonprofit partnerships, but the goal is clear: deliver targeted relief to those most vulnerable.

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A suspect has been arrested in connection with the devastating Chelan Hills fire that tore through McNeil Canyon in July, leaving behind tragedy and destruction. Facing multiple serious charges including first-degree manslaughter and arson, the individual is accused of reckless actions that killed 69-year-old Robert M. Lister and destroyed 19 homes. Sheriff Tyler Caille called the arrest a major breakthrough in solving the blaze, which started near Highway 97 and was fully contained by July 10. This case underscores the human cost of wildfire season and the fragility of rural communities when nature’s fury strikes.

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Uber’s slashing management layers to speed up decisions and reinvest savings into growth, amid fierce competition in food delivery and a high-stakes race for robotaxis. With layoffs hitting since the pandemic and AI costs devouring their 2026 budget, Uber is betting big—$10 billion over the next few years—to dominate autonomous rides, while navigating tensions with Waymo and Tesla.

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Boeing just paid $3.1 million to the FAA after a string of safety violations—including the Alaska Airlines door plug scare—that exposed serious quality control failures across its 737 line, with even reports of an employee pressuring an FAA inspector to approve a non-compliant MAX jet. While politicians question if the fine is enough to change Boeing’s culture, the FAA has now cleared the 737 MAX and 787 for certification, signaling a cautious return to full production after months of scrutiny.

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A freak accident on Highway 395 sent a flying tire straight into a coffee stand worker, Petty, shattering her femur and pelvis and tearing an artery—yet she’s surrounded by heroes: quick-thinking bystanders, compassionate customers, and lifesaving medics. Now in ICU, Petty’s mom praises the community rallying around her. The driver, a 35-year-old from Chewelah, faces charges for defective equipment. A brutal day, but hope is rising as everyone sends healing vibes her way.

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Eight Spokane law enforcement officers cleared of wrongdoing in two fatal shootings — one involving a man mistaken for wielding a rifle (later revealed to be a pellet gun) and another targeting a man on a deadly crime spree — as prosecutors uphold use-of-force standards, while families pursue lawsuits over missed mental health interventions and de-escalation failures.

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A 78-year-old man is facing deadly charges after allegedly speeding, hitting, and killing a 73-year-old woman while fleeing the scene near Mead. Witnesses say he shared an entire bottle of wine at a bar before leaving with groceries and gas — but deputies found his truck damaged with pieces matching the crash site, smelled alcohol on him, and he failed sobriety tests. His breathalyzer was under the limit, but blood tests are pending. The victim died from blunt-force injuries. John F. Bligh is jailed on a $150K bond, with arraignment next week — a heartbreaking case still unfolding.

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