On this week’s episode, RANGE staff Aaron Hedge, Pascal Bostic, and Yong-Yu Huang went on the air to talk about the Spokane Complex Fires, its impact on our communities, and other recent news.
Read the stories mentioned at the links below:
Last week, the Spokesman-Review benched its top editor. Now, its union has voted no confidence
For a decade, Rob Curley has told Spokane he knows how to save journalism. After last Friday, it’s unclear if he can save his job.
Aaron Hedge
Spokane evacuees spend thousands on housing
Families displaced by the Spokane Complex fires describe a scramble for hotels and Airbnbs.
Yong-Yu Huang
Spokane evacuees spend thousands on housing
Families displaced by the Spokane Complex fires describe a scramble for hotels and Airbnbs.
Yong-Yu Huang
Owner of pets lost after flames: ‘God knows where they are’
Across the city, residents have evacuated their animals from the flames. But people fear for the ones left behind.
Yong-Yu Huang
Four more arson counts added for Spokane arson suspect
On Thursday, a Spokane County judge found probable cause to add counts to the arson charge for fires since July 2025, given new information.
Yong-Yu Huang
Tragedy vultures
From chem trails to data centers, conspiracy theories are distracting from the real stakes of what’s happening in our community.
Aaron Hedge
If the Old Trails Fire was arson, climate change was its accomplice
Because of arson arrest, online pundits are mocking former Gov. Inslee’s argument that fires show danger of climate change.
Daniel Walters
Former Spokane Zephyr players say club ‘cut corners,’ undercounted hours
As women’s soccer pay disputes have become rallying points, these athletes can’t even file for unemployment benefits.
Yong-Yu Huang
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