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Courts, Love, and Legal Crossroads | Spokane News

New marriages light up the courts as couples like Antonio & Haylee, Cole & Genavieve, and Alexandru & Angelina begin their journeys together, while Superior Courts buzz with civil disputes over contracts and property. Criminal justice delivers tough sentences: Mychal Wahl gets 63 months for domestic burglary, Kenneth Watkins 210 days for assault, and others face jail time for theft and domestic violence. Federal filings reveal financial strain, with bankruptcies spanning from $10K to over $1M. And amid the new beginnings, dissolutions signal endings for couples like Shonte & Nicholas, Jackeline & Lyle, and Kendra & Christopher — life’s cycles etched in law. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3ff1c28bc386caa6

Winter Hymns Captures Real Endings | Spokane News

A hauntingly authentic new film, Winter Hymns, directed by Nathan Deming, is quietly exploding in theaters — selling out two Wisconsin Film Festival screenings in under an hour. Centered on a palliative care physician navigating raw, real end-of-life conversations, the film draws from Deming’s own father’s journey into compassionate care without cure. With a cast of real Wisconsinites — including a 92-year-old woman and a dairy farmer who milked cows before filming — Deming crafts an unflinching portrait of ordinary people facing mortality. Now heading to Spokane, this intimate, human-centered story challenges us to see death not as a failure, but as a shared, sacred part of life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bd467d86eca173f3

Cherry Trees Honor Veterans in Spokane | Spokane News

Spokane is set to honor America’s 250th birthday with a stunning new “Never Forget” garden and 25 cherry trees in Riverfront Park — a moving tribute to veterans, blending history, beauty, and community spirit. Spearheaded by the DAR and backed by a USDA grant and local partnerships, the $35K project will be ready for a national DAR president’s dedication on Sept. 25. As visitors stroll through the blossoming trees, they’ll be reminded of service, friendship, and our deep connection to nature — all while beautifying underused park spaces. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2ca7d8be17074354

Washington’s Tax Move Sparks Exodus | Spokane News

Washington’s startup legacy is in jeopardy as lawmakers impose a new 9.9% income tax on millionaires without public approval, triggering a mass exodus of businesses and executives. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz moved to Florida, and the company plans to shift its HQ to Nashville — a state actively wooing businesses with lower taxes. Nearly half of business leaders are now eyeing a move, questioning why they’d stay when other states reward innovation and keep more of their earnings. Critics warn this self-inflicted tax spree could unravel Washington’s economic foundation — unless lawmakers wake up before it’s too late. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e3ec66f2c17623af

Labor Strife and Tribal Doubts | Spokane News

In 1976, the Inland Northwest erupted in labor unrest as nearly 7,000 workers walked off the job—from Kellogg miners to Hanford Atomic Works employees—driven by inflation’s squeeze on wages and business costs. Meanwhile, in 1926, Spokane hosted the second National Indian Congress, where tribal leaders felt welcomed yet suspiciously sidelined, sensing the event was more about city pride than genuine tribal benefit—leading to it being the last held in Spokane. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/102a7f53f8a1d4ef