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A Spectacular 2nd Anniversary Spectacular

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A Spectacular 2nd Anniversary Spectacular

To celebrate RANGE's TWO year anniversary, we opened up the ol’ (new) reader mailbag and answered your questions on climate change, county commissioners, anti-choice billboards and more.…

RANGE • 27 Apr 2022

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Matt Shea in Poland

The far-right former WA Representative has been quiet lately until he turned up last week at a hotel in Poland, surrounded by Ukrainian orphans.…

Luke Baumgarten • 16 Mar 2022

WA abortion clinics are preparing for Roe v. Wade to be overturned

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WA abortion clinics are preparing for Roe v. Wade to be overturned

Patients already routinely travel into the state for abortion care. Clinics expect those numbers to grow.…

RANGE • 06 Mar 2022

It's getting Succession-y with local TV news

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It's getting Succession-y with local TV news

This week, we explain what happened with the TEGNA sale and how it might affect local news, plus we wrap up the latest Spokane County sheriff, regional and national news.…

Elissa Ball , Luke Baumgarten & Valerie Osier • 25 Feb 2022

Latino voters file lawsuit over Washington redistricting plan

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Latino voters file lawsuit over Washington redistricting plan

A coalition of Yakima Valley voters says the redrawn 15th Legislative District dilutes Latino voter strength by excluding key Latino communities.…

RANGE • 24 Jan 2022

$2.2 million available to those detained by Border Patrol in Spokane

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$2.2 million available to those detained by Border Patrol in Spokane

The Washington Attorney General sued Greyhound on behalf of people detained or arrested by the Border Patrol. The claims process is now open.…

Luke Baumgarten • 21 Dec 2021

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TAKE ACTION: Pathways to Recovery

Before 10 am, voice your support for compassionate treatment, not jail.…

Luke Baumgarten • 12 Feb 2021

Everything we know about the attempted bombing

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Everything we know about the attempted bombing

The Spokane area has experienced two serious bomb threats against progressive organizations: Planned Parenthood and now the Spokane County Democrats.…

RANGE • 10 Dec 2020

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Lutz fired in 8-4 vote

Mayor Woodward says "It's the best news I've heard in a long time," while 121 Health District employees sign letter of no confidence against Clark.…

RANGE • 06 Nov 2020

Even on election day, the Health District saga continues

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Even on election day, the Health District saga continues

Lutz claims he was fired before the board meeting, contradicting Clark; Breean Beggs seems to lay out a case that laws were broken in the process.…

Luke Baumgarten • 03 Nov 2020

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Dr. Lutz Asked To Resign

The regional health board — comprised almost entirely of politicians, not health experts — will have a press conference at 11 am.…

Luke Baumgarten • 30 Oct 2020

As White Supremacy spreads locally, Chief Meidl effectively says no comment

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As White Supremacy spreads locally, Chief Meidl effectively says no comment

As racist fliers pop up in neighborhoods and violence is threatened against members of the Black community, the Police Chief declines to denounce white supremacy in responses to City Council.…

Luke Baumgarten • 30 Jul 2020