Crews Work to Restore Power After Windstorm Hits Eastern Washington and North Idaho
Avista says over 61,000 customers initially lost power, with 8,495 still without as of Friday morning.
Avista VP Sells $22,089 in Shares
U.S. Marshals Arrest Spokane Valley Fugitive Wanted on Child Molestation Charges
Crime
Second Spokane Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fentanyl Pill Press Operation
Nicholas Adams received 20 years in federal prison for running a commercial fentanyl pill manufacturing operation in his home.

Feds Seize Record Amounts of Meth, Fentanyl in Eastern Washington
Largest drug bust in history of U.S. Attorney's Office for Eastern District of Washington
U.S. Marshals Arrest Man on Sex Offense Warrants in Spokane Valley
The 46-year-old was wanted for probation violations and failure to register as a sex offender.
Weather
Avista Responds to Widespread Power Outages After Windstorm
Utility crews work around the clock to restore electricity to thousands of customers across the region.

Spokane Firefighters Quickly Contain Accidental Kitchen Blaze
No injuries reported after fire at Ferris Garden Court Condominiums
Spokane Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire on Jackson Ave
Crews on scene battling blaze at intersection of Jackson Ave and Adams St
Lifestyle
Spokane's New LGBTQ Shelter Reshapes North Hill Neighborhood
The Aurora Center offers a low-barrier, affirming space for unhoused LGBTQ neighbors in Spokane's scattered-site shelter model.

Fargo Native Donates to Gonzaga Law School
Center renamed in honor of Chris and Nan Kennelly's philanthropic gift.
Mom Shares Hilarious Toddler Mishap After Daughter Finds Vaseline
Mickelle Farnsworth's two-year-old daughter got into a hidden jar of Vaseline, leading to a week-long hair recovery process.
Politics
Capitol Credentialing Debate Continues in Washington State
Lawsuit over media access to state legislature remains unresolved

Hundreds of VA Therapists Quit Over Trump Policies, Leaving Veterans in Crisis
Mental health care access for veterans has become increasingly difficult as the VA loses hundreds of psychologists and social workers.
Spokane City Council Votes to Move Regular Meetings to Wednesdays
The council also proposes new public testimony rules, sparking debate over access and tradition.
Sports
Sounders Cruise Past Whitecaps in CONCACAF Clash
Paul Arriola scores twice as Seattle takes commanding lead in Round of 16 series

Gonzaga's Graham Ike wins second WCC Tournament MVP award
Ike becomes just the fourth player to win the award multiple times, joining an elite group of Gonzaga stars
NWSL Kicks Off 14th Season with New Teams and Returning Stars
League looks to capitalize on surge in women's sports popularity and summer soccer focus