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spokesman.com > stories > 07/13/2026 > getting-there-sta-says-tax-is-essential-to-maintai

Getting There: STA says 0.2% tax is essential to maintain, improve service. Opponents say reserves suggest it's overfunded

10+ hour, 12+ min ago  (1302+ words) The Spokane Transit Authority wants voters to renew a transportation sales tax this year, but some critics worry the measure could compete with a potential public safety proposal. Spokane County voters in the Public Transportation Benefit Area will decide in…...

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spokesman.com > frontpage > 07/13/2026 > features

Features Front Page for July 13, 2026

9+ hour, 53+ min ago  (24+ words) The Spokesman-Review Page designer: Kimberly Lusk Other Section Fronts From Today's Paper Past Pages from Features...

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spokesman.com > frontpage > 07/13/2026 > opinion

Opinion Front Page for July 13, 2026

9+ hour, 51+ min ago  (24+ words) The Spokesman-Review Page designer: Stephen Templeton Other Section Fronts From Today's Paper Past Pages from Opinion...

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spokesman.com > stories > 07/12/2026 > us-military-renews-strikes-on-iran-while-tankers-c

U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

6+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1012+ words) CAIRO – The U.S. military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday as President Donald Trump reinstated a blockade of Iranian shipping and proposed charging a 20% fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command…...

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spokesman.com > stories > 07/13/2026 > billings-and-other-montana-towns-smash-heat-record

Billings and other Montana towns smash heat records over weekend, humidity on the horizon

11+ hour, 9+ min ago  (428+ words) A heat dome settling over Montana brought record-setting highs over the weekend, and Billings residents can expect above-normal temperatures over the next few days. While the worst of the heat wave has passed, weather systems pushing in from Canada and…...

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spokesman.com > stories > 01/22/2026 > jerrod-niemann-will-bring-one-more-drinkin-song-to

Jerrod Niemann will bring 'One More Drinkin' Song' to Spokane Tribe Casino

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (133+ words) Singer-songwriter Jerrod Niemann is bringing his list of country hits to Spokane. Niemann and his pen have been a staple of Nashville since the early 2000s, whether it be his own music or when writing for other artists. Niemann broke into…...

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spokesman.com > stories > 06/28/2026 > uks-likely-next-leader-burnham-to-unveil-plan-to-s

UK's likely next leader Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from London

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (434+ words) LONDON – Andy Burnham, the Labour lawmaker expected to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister, will outline his vision for Britain on Monday, his office said, promising to change how the nation is governed with power moving from ​London to…...

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spokesman.com > stories > 07/12/2026 > mcconnell-says-he-is-unable-to-return-to-us-senate

McConnell says he is unable to return to U.S. Senate yet

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (275+ words) U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will not rejoin the Senate when it returns to work on Monday because he is ​still recovering from a fall and from pneumonia. “As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time,” McConnell ⁠said…...

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spokesman.com > stories > 07/12/2026 > in-trumps-push-to-change-state-voting-laws-ahead-o

In Trump’s push to change state voting laws ahead of midterms, Idaho holds firm

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (914+ words) President Donald Trump and his administration have continued to ramp up demands that states, including deep-red Idaho, alter their election laws to limit or eliminate mail-in voting and ensure that only eligible citizens cast ballots with threats of legal and…...

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spokesman.com > stories > 07/12/2026 > this-bellingham-tiny-village-opened-a-year-ago-res

This Bellingham tiny village opened a year ago. Residents say it saved them

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (882+ words) One year since the opening of Bellingham’s North Haven Tiny Home Village, the residents are sharing the impact of the unique housing community on their lives. The 47-home village opened in May of 2025. It offers 8 feet by 12 feet living units…...