Whose job is it to stop tenants overheating? Spokane explores a 'right to cooling'

Former CV school board member seeks elected office in Olympia

Plus, Washington election officials certify an initiative that seeks to eliminate the state's new income tax for wealthy residents and federal wildland firefighters are now authorized to wear N-95 respirators.

Dale Whitaker says Spokane auditor's office needs his financial experience

Plus, permanent Daylight Saving Time takes a big step toward becoming reality and Washington Democrats begin defense of "millionaire's tax."

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.

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.