Local News
Spokane woman charged with domestic terrorism amidst Atlanta protests
ATLANTA, Georgia -- A Spokane woman is facing domestic terrorism charges in relation to protests that erupted in Atlanta on Sunday evening. 22-year-old Madeleine Feola was one of six demonstrators who were arrested after allegedly wreaking havoc during a protest,…
Air 4 Adventure: Get out to the Community Forest in Post Falls
POST FALLS, Idaho. — Winter is in full swing, and even though it's cold out there, it's still a great time to get out…
'We are missing games': Local school district challenged by referee shortages
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The nationwide referee shortage is putting a strain on local school districts in Spokane. The schools are canceling several sports games…
EB, WB off-ramp to Geiger/Grove Road Interchange will close Monday night
SPOKANE, Wash. — If you plan on traveling on I-90 and using the off-ramps to the Geiger/Grove Road interchange, you will need to make some changes to your commute. WSDOT will be closing the eastbound and westbound off-ramps to the…
National and World News
Feds try to improve fishing data with new monitoring rules
Changes to U.S. rules about the monitoring of Northeast commercial fishing activities are going into effect this month with a goal of providing more accurate information about some of the nation's oldest fisheries.
In Pakistan, trans men search for inclusion, visibility
Transgender people are considered outcasts by many in Pakistan, despite some progress with a law protecting their rights and court rulings that allow them to choose a gender that is neither male nor female. But the struggle for acceptance and inclusion is harder for Pakistan’s trans men.
AI tools can create new images, but who is the real artist?
Artificial intelligence systems are training themselves on a vast collection of digitized artworks to produce new images that can be conjured in seconds from a smartphone app. But some living artists and photographers are fighting back.
How scientists trained computers to forecast COVID-19 outbreaks
Imagine a time when your virus-blocking face covering is like an umbrella. Most days, it stays in your closet or is stowed somewhere in your car. But when a COVID-19 outbreak is in the forecast, you can put it to use. A group of would-be forecasters says it’s got the makings for such a system.
Schools face pressure to take harder line on discipline
As kids' behavior reaches crisis points after the stress and isolation of pandemic shutdowns, many schools are facing pressure from critics to rethink their approaches to discipline — including policies intended to reduce suspensions and expulsions.
Biden's next climate hurdle: Enticing Americans to buy green
President Joe Biden persuaded Democrats in Congress to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change. Now comes another formidable task: enticing Americans to buy millions of electric cars, heat pumps, solar panels and more efficient appliances.
Flavored cannabis marketing criticized for targeting kids
Health advocates chided the tobacco industry for marketing harmful products to children. At cannabis shops, similar concerns are growing.
New treatment for diabetic cats: one pill a day
A new pill aims to make it easier to treat diabetic cats without insulin shots twice a day. The drug is the first oral treatment for feline diabetes approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
