HERE
Students all over Idaho rejoice: They’re getting a brand new standardized test this year. (KHQ)
Washington State has graded Spokane area schools. Only 14 percent of schools were ranked in the top two categories. (KXLY)
Land lines are a thing of the past, which is why Spokane County has devised another way to reach locals with its 911 warning system in case of emergency. (S-R)
THERE
An American journalist being held by terrorists in Syria is finally home. (CBS)
The biggest iPad ever (12.9 inches) is coming our way. (Bloomberg)
Just a brief recap: How the Islamic State is faring since declaring a caliphate. (Economist)
FASCINATING
A new study finds that couples who smoke weed together are less likely to get into a domestic dispute. (WaPo)
A Full House reboot could be in the works! (TV Guide)
