Crews quickly contain Qualchan Creek brush fire

Updated at 6:53 p.m. | Spokane Fire Department crews, along with the Department of Natural Resources, quickly contained a small brush fire today near the Qualchan Creek Golf Course in the Hangman Valley.

Police investigate Spokane shooting

Updated at 7:17 p.m. | The incident, which occurred about 4:45 pm. today, happened near the corner of Illinois Street and Hamilton Avenue. Police shut down the street for a time to examine the scene.

Democrat or Republican? Take the quiz and see where you fall

Updated at 7:10 p.m. | Wondering whether you're a solid Republican or Democrat, or just someone who leans one way or the other? Our quiz might help you decide.
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Activists march in Spokane without incident

The activists who made headlines last year in a clash with police at the Fourth of July celebration in Spokane’s Riverfront Park marched peacefully through the streets and into the park Friday evening. They clutched signs and chanted, “Who’s streets? Our streets” and “No judgment, no peace, no violent police.” Police said there were no violations during the demonstration.

Spokane heart study on ice

OLYMPIA – For more than a decade, hundreds of Spokane-area residents took part in the “Spokane Heart Study,” an effort to track risk factors for heart disease. But the study, which drew federal and international attention, was quietly suspended two years ago. An investigation just made public helps explain why.

Grocery bags getting lighter?

The next time you buy a three-quart jug of orange juice, check the label. You might be a few ounces shy. Not only are grocery prices rising, some ice creams, soaps, margarine and other products have been slimmed down, as food manufacturers look for alternatives to raising prices.

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Graduation stories

The Voices writers canvassed the region from the West Plains to Spirit Lake as high school seniors prepared to receive their diplomas last week. Read the stories of accomplishment and perseverance here.

Kazooists' 'chase' re-enacts history

Tom Westbrook handed out about 30 pieces of cardboard, each containing a few lines from the Declaration of Independence. The crowd was ready for the main event – a communal reading of the 232-year-old statement – at the 45th annual Freedom at the Arboretum at Finch Arboretum in Spokane on Friday.

» Money issues dogged heart study

» Region's extra power strains grid

» Battle of the gluttons

» Fire damages Valley councilman's home

» Demonstrators stage peaceful march to park

Taiwan flights start with a splash

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Hundreds of mainland Chinese tourists – some in matching white or pink shirts – arrived in Taiwan on Friday on the first regular commercial flights in nearly six decades between the old foes.

» Montana deal paves way for developer

» Pro-family group targets McDonald's

Record-timer, old-timer

OMAHA, Neb. – Hours before Michael Phelps leapt into the pool Friday to put a hammerlock on his fourth individual Olympic berth, Mark Spitz stopped by to dissect the two-time Olympian's chances of breaking the hallowed record he set in Munich 36 years ago.

» Fleet Felix coasts

» Federer sears Safin

Slump looking like another 'secular' bear

Small investors constantly are advised to think long-term and to avoid panicking over short-term stock market declines.

» Pulling a part

» Mutual Funds: Weigh your options

The Slice: Here's your do-si-do dictionary

The year 2012 will be here before we know it.That's when the big National Square Dance Association convention comes to Spokane.

» ENGAGING NEW TRADITIONS

» Churches not feeling the wedded bliss

Our view: Careful growth plan needed for southeast Spokane

It looks as if residents of southeast Spokane who don't want to be big-boxed in are going to have to deal with the kind of suburban development they've boxed out for years. Drawn by the lure of millions in sales-tax dollars, the City Council on Monday approved a rezoning of the area that will turn it into one of the city's major commercial districts.

» David Broder: Idea of America not yet lost

» Leonard Pitts Jr.: Sometimes, separation works

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