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Plus, a number of North Idaho school levies passed last week. And a Spokane philanthropist has donated several paintings from his personal collection, with proceeds going to Spokane Complex Wildfire recovery efforts.

Plus, preliminary results for Washington state’s Initiative 001 show the measure trailing behind. A King County Superior Court judge finds Albertson’s violated state law for over-distributing opioids and ignoring red flags that could indicate abuse. And Thrive International – a Spokane-based refugee resettlement agency — will close by the end of 2026.

Plus, We have a look at how some Democrat candidates in Spokane County are excited about the results–even though they are still behind.

We hear from candidates from Washington's 5th Congressional District, as well as from Spokane County.

Plus, there's still time to register to vote in today's election. And the Christmas tree that will stand outside the U.S. Capitol is taking a tour through Idaho this month.

Plus, Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs newly disputes the federal government’s claims about noncitizens voting in Washington. And Meta and Google have policies to reject political ads from Washington state. One judicial candidate says a political action committee has been running them anyway.

Plus, a look at Spokane County election turnout numbers a week before ballots are due. Idaho voters will decide who gets to legalize illicit drugs, the legislature or the people.

Plus, we’re taking a look at Washington’s 7th Legislative District Senate candidates. Voters in Idaho will see Proposition 1 on the ballot. And the Spokane County commissioners vote to increase penalties for people convicted of recklessly exposing people to fentanyl.

Plus, how Washington state will now be tracking the number of people accessing crisis services, and a look at the candidates in the race for Spokane County Clerk

Plus, supporters and opponents give their takes on Washington’s Initiative 638, which would ban transgender athletes from girls’ school sports. And many state Supreme Court candidates declined to seek bar association ratings this year.

Plus, the U.S. Air Force has awarded a new five-year contract to continue investigations into PFAS contamination on the West Plains. Several Spokane organizations are distributing free energy saving kits. Idaho’s version of the Liberty Bell is coming to north Idaho.

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Plus, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing today on data centers. Spokane County prosecutor candidates go head-to-head at a NAACP debate. And SPR's Audrey Nelson takes us to the Spokane Showdown Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.

Plus, a new WSU study on AI in the workplace. And why Northwest emergency management officials are happy with the results of a national earthquake-related exercise last week.

Plus, candidates for Washington's 5th Congressional District faced off at an NAACP forum last night. And five Spokane County fire districts will have levies on the ballot this fall.