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Calling for Help
A frantic 911 call lands Christopher Parker instead of a hospital, and leads to his death
Jacob Jones| May 22, 2013
Something inside of Christopher Parker tells him he needs help. He feels sick. His mind races. His breathing comes in gasps as he fumbles for his phone at 3:14 am outside an apartment building in Brow
LATEST NEWS AND COMMENTARY
The Challengers
A TV reporter-turned-businesswoman, a Christian pastor and others looking for their turn on Spokane City Council
Heidi Groover| May 22, 2013
Uneven Cuts
Most elements of health care were shielded from the sequester — but not the Indian Health Service
Daniel Walters| May 22, 2013
Young Warriors
For years, American Indian youth have been committing suicide at higher rates than any other population in the United States. But tribes are fighting back
Deanna Pan| May 22, 2013
Disorderly Conduct
Three Spokane law enforcement officers are placed on leave over misconduct investigations
Jacob Jones| May 22, 2013
Reefer Rules
Washington state takes a first pass at marijuana market regulations
Heidi Groover, Lisa Waananen| May 22, 2013
Let 'Em Vote
Spokane City Council won’t sue to keep initiatives off of the fall ballot; plus, a new UW-WSU rivalry
Heidi Groover, Deanna Pan, Daniel Walters| May 22, 2013
SCHOLASTIC FANTASTIC
We Can Turn DNA into Music
An Eastern Washington University professor creates audio interpretations of living things
Seth Sommerfeld| May 15, 2013
There's Not Enough Poverty In Kids' Books
A Whitworth researcher studies how picture books reflect the reality of American poverty
Deanna Pan| May 15, 2013
We Can Make a New Wonder Material From What's in Your Pantry
A University of Idaho professor stumbles onto a new graphene-like material
Jacob Jones| May 15, 2013
Hydrogen Can Weaken Steel
And that's a problem for our sustainable future
Heidi Groover| May 15, 2013
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Feds Come Knocking
The feds scare a medical pot store from opening up; plus, how to help those displaced by last week’s fire
Heidi Groover, Deanna Pan| May 15, 2013
The English Way
Justice Scalia finds his rationale for an expansive Second Amendment in Common Law — so why does Great Britain have such strict gun control?
Robert Herold| May 15, 2013
Hard Data
New figures on homeless in Spokane; plus, the latest in Spokane tribe’s bid to build a casino
Heidi Groover, Daniel Walters, Deanna Pan| May 07, 2013
Burn Notice
As drier weather arrives, forest officials share fire prevention tips for Wildfire Awareness Week
Jacob Jones| May 07, 2013
Keeping America
Announcing a new local effort to inspire today’s students to learn where their country came from
George Nethercutt| May 07, 2013
A Deadly Lesson
The death of an inmate work-crew member last October has resulted in new statewide safety protocols and a $25,100 fine
Jacob Jones| May 07, 2013
Party Planner
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers discusses whether the Republican Party needs major repairs or just a fresh coat of paint
Daniel Walters| May 07, 2013
Backing Blue
The new Spokane Police Guild president works to redefine the troubled union
Jacob Jones| Apr 30, 2013
Hot Topic
In Idaho, long-awaited “Common Core” educational standards have gotten tangled up in right-wing politics
Daniel Walters| Apr 30, 2013
Put to the People
A campaign to put gun reform on the ballot in Washington; plus, an anti-discrimination ordinance in Coeur d’Alene
Jacob Jones, Heidi Groover, Daniel Walters| Apr 30, 2013
ELECTION 2012
What Just Happened?
Obama is re-elected, pot legalized and, if the vote holds, Idaho’s school reforms will be rolled back Heidi Groover, Joe O'Sullivan, Daniel Walters
| Nov 07, 2012
How Low Can We Go?
With the spectacle of this election still fresh, it’s time to consider big changes to how we pick our leaders
George Nethercutt| Nov 06, 2012
Grassroots Energy
Sizing up the electoral impact of the local Tea Party and Occupy movements
Jacob Jones| Nov 07, 2012
Praying for Rain
How can a self-respecting political party actively work to reduce the number of Americans voting?
Robert Herold| Oct 30, 2012
Slinging Mud
The battle over Referendum 74 gets heated; plus, demand for heating assistance crashes SNAP computers
Heidi Groover, Jacob Fries, Daniel Walters| Oct 30, 2012
Equality on the Ballot
It’s time to finish the job of extending equal rights to all Washingtonians
Inlander Staff| Oct 09, 2012
If It’s Broke, Fix It
Congress is broken, and it starts at the top with John Boehner, Eric Cantor and Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Inlander Staff| Oct 23, 2012
One Word
Washington state already protects gay rights, but will voters allow same-sex couples to “marry”?
Heidi Groover| Oct 16, 2012
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