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Spokane’s air support unit, born in 2005, uses three high-tech helicopters to revolutionize law enforcement—from safer pursuits and disaster response to life-saving rescues. Equipped with infrared cameras, searchlights, and GPS, these flying eyes help deputies track suspects, locate missing persons, and even battle wildfires. Powered by grants and volunteer pilots—many with military backgrounds—the unit handled nearly 400 rescues and over 270 arrests last year, including a key breakthrough in a major manhunt. Fuel costs are steep, but federal funding keeps them soaring, making the sky a vital tool for public safety.

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Washington state is drowning in lawsuits, spending over half a billion dollars last year on settlements and legal fees—with the Department of Children, Youth and Families bearing the brunt. Local governments aren’t spared either: a school district paid $17 million for hazing, and a city coughed up $3 million over a fatal crash. Lawmakers are scrambling to rein in costs without sacrificing accountability, exploring ideas like shorter claim windows, liability tweaks, and attorney fee caps. An advisory committee’s recommendations should be ready this fall—balancing fiscal responsibility with justice for victims of decades-old government misconduct.

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When FāVS News, Spokane’s faith and values outlet, received another funding rejection—citing a saturated religion news market—it struck deep. Years of dedication, past rejections, and personal wounds tied to family abandonment resurfaced. Editor Tracy Simmons links each funding denial to her own history of loss and unmet approval, revealing how ambition and emotional need intertwine. But she’s choosing to keep going—not for external validation, but because the work matters. Like the moon shining through clouds, FāVS will persist, trusting its mission to find its own light.

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In 1976, Great Northwest Federal Savings & Loan unveiled plans for a landmark downtown building—set to be the first major construction in the city center since Expo ’74—only for that same spot to later host Wheatland Bank. Meanwhile, in 1926, a chaotic funeral procession on the Inland Empire Highway collided with a suddenly appearing bus, leaving one woman with permanent injuries and sparking four lawsuits against the Interstate Coach Company. And on this date: Princess Diana died in a Paris car crash in 1997, while “The Scream” by Edvard Munch was recovered in Norway in 2006 after its daring theft.

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Riverside School District is shifting its critical levy vote to November to capture more voters during big election cycles — and it’s not just about money, it’s about keeping the school system alive. This levy funds 13% of the district’s budget, covering everything from teachers and counselors to nurses, arts, and 100% of athletics — all the extras the state doesn’t pay for. After last year’s failed capital levy for building upgrades, they’re now focusing on grants and setting aside $500K for HVAC fixes while thanking the community for decades of support that keeps programs strong and academics improving.

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Why’s your keyboard not in ABC order? It’s all thanks to the QWERTY layout, born in the 1870s for typewriters — and maybe not for slowing you down. The popular myth blames jamming, but early users were telegraphers who needed fast Morse code transcription. Some historians argue the layout was optimized for their needs, grouping tricky Morse letters together. Even inventor Christopher Sholes tried other designs later, but by then, QWERTY was too entrenched. When computers came along, it just stuck. A reminder: history’s often more complex than the stories we hear.

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Nance Van Winckel, beloved poet, teacher, and literary force, passed away at 74 after a battle with cancer — leaving behind 17 books, a legacy of wit and wisdom, and an indelible mark on Spokane’s writing community. A pillar at Eastern Washington University since 1990, she taught poetry, edited the literary magazine, and founded an internship program that brought creative writing to underserved schools. Her work, from “Pacific Walkers” to experimental “photoems,” fused compassion with craft, revealing deep humanity through language. Colleagues remember her as both a joyful mentor and a fierce artist who believed writing was like weaving — mastered so thoroughly you could forget it, letting pure expression flow. Her poems will echo on Spokane Public Radio’s “Poetry Moment” this fall — a fitting tribute to a woman who made words matter.

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Spokane’s oldest daily paper, the Spokesman-Review, has been a trusted news source since 1891, earning a Pulitzer for its Exxon Valdez coverage and staying deeply rooted in the Inland Northwest community through relentless reporting and local impact.

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Groundbreaking has begun for the new Coeur d’Alene Latter-day Saint temple — a long-awaited spiritual milestone for thousands of members in the region. Announced during General Conference, this sacred space marks a major step in meeting growing local needs, as members currently travel over 30 miles to the nearest temple in Spokane Valley. With more than 3,000 faithful in the stake and limited access reserved for those with a recommend, this temple will offer a vital, intimate sanctuary for eternal covenants and family blessings. Construction is underway, and anticipation is soaring as members prepare for a place where heaven feels closer — and families are forever bound.

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The Seattle Times Company is shutting down its Walla Walla printing press, eliminating ten jobs with severance packages, as soaring costs and declining commercial print demand make the operation unsustainable. Despite the closure, the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin will continue publishing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays — now printed in Lewiston starting September 17. The press, upgraded just a year ago, couldn’t offset lost revenue from a major client’s reduced orders. Other regional papers, including the Yakima Herald-Republic, will also shift printing to Seattle as the company restructures its commercial operations.

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