Politics
Murray seeks to block Trump nominee for Eastern WA U.S. Attorney
The senator says she’ll use “every legislative tool” she has to thwart the permanent appointment of former Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano to a federal post.
Nicholas K. Geranios
Nicholas K. Geranios has spent 42 years as a news reporter, the last 40 with The Associated Press. He retired from the wire service in 2022 and lives in Spokane.
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Citing Trump’s rhetoric, Canadians skip Spokane theater shows
Ticket sales dipped as British Columbians opted out after talk of tariffs and annexation. Locals fear the tourism industry will take a hit this summer.
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How the end of the Pac-12 Conference is hurting Pullman’s economy
Attendance at WSU football games — and enrollment at the university overall — is dropping, threatening local businesses dependent on sports fans.
Politics
Canada, U.S. Columbia River Treaty negotiations in jeopardy
Amid the Trump administration’s trade war and annexation threats, the work to update the 60-year-old treaty is paused after years of progress.
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WSU could lose up to $25M per year from Trump research funding cuts
Washington State University is one of the many institutions bracing for fewer federal grants after the president’s attempts to halt funding.