SPR News Today: Cathcart looks to replace Spokane County's longtime elections director

SPR News Today: Accountant Callie Gee wants to be Spokane's new county auditor

Plus, Idaho voters will decide whether to make abortion legal again in the Gem State and Washington's governor wants high school seniors to be required to fill out a college financial aid form before picking up their diplomas.

SPR News Today: Cathcart looks to replace Spokane County's longtime elections director

Plus, a roundup of wildfire suppression work in the Inland Northwest, catching lung cancer early and the Spokane City Council moves to Tuesday and Wednesday meetings this week.

Poulson argues for change in Spokane's legislative representation

Plus, the B and O Fire destroys homes in Okanogan County. A federal judge orders WA health inspectors be let into the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Bacterial outbreaks haven't slowed demand for raw milk in ID. Many fewer sockeye salmon return to Upper Columbia River. SPS begins updating sports fields in newest phase of Together Spokane projects. And a special announcement and a peek behind the curtain in the SPR Newsroom.

Kohlmeier says rural health care would be her priority in Olympia

Plus, no relief in sight for NW in latest drought forecast. Growing list of hurdles is putting many NW pear growers in debt or out of business. Spokane Prosecuting Attorney's Office pursues grant for domestic violence risk assessment tool, staff funding. Trans Affirm crowd-sources information on inclusive restrooms in Idaho as criminal ban partially takes effect. And north ID residents, businesses can apply for disaster funds as they recover from December's windstorms.

Jasmin says tax reform in WA should come alongside workforce development efforts

Plus, immigration judges in WA begin "mega hearings" to reduce case backlog. DOJ threatens WA election officials with criminal prosecution if noncitizens vote. WA GOP senators ask governor for special session to address gas prices. Spokane Conservation District asks County Commissioners to increase landowners' yearly fee. And central, eastern WA continue to face red flag warnings.