Eliza Billingham

Today's headlines: Three Spokane protesters are guilty of conspiracy, a jury says after reviewing the defendants' interactions with federal immigration officers last summer.

Ricardo Heredia Romero leads a chant among demonstrators on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the ‘No Kings’ protest at Seattle Center. Protesters fanned across Seattle as part of the national No Kings demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump's immigration raids and ICE policies.

Today's headlines: Former acting Eastern Washington U.S. Attorney Richard Barker questions outcome of 'Spokane 3' trial.

Today's headlines: Private businesses prepare for Idaho's criminal transgender bathroom ban ahead of July start.

Today's headlines: Health officials investigate infections linked with raw milk from north Idaho dairy.

Plus, wildfires are starting less often in the western U.S.—but they burn more land when they do, new research shows. WA-based institute brings dozens of collaborators together to find answers about degenerative brain diseases. National homeless rates are dropping, but numbers in OR and north ID saw increases in 2025. ID lawmakers approve ballot language for two constitutional amendments: Making marijuana legalization only a legislative power and making English the state's official language. Spokane’s police chief is worried his department doesn’t have enough female officers. And Seattle hotel workers consider striking for more protection from immigration enforcement ahead of World Cup.

Plus, trans Idahoans hope to halt new bathroom law in federal court. The trial in a case challenging ID's strict abortion ban begins today. Gov. Ferguson's office warns WA agencies of another dire budget year. ID state superintendent says funding formula needs to change. Spokane Public Schools may change start times next fall. And Spokane considers cracking down on street racing.

The Egyptian national team will train in Spokane as long as they are competing in the World Cup.

Today's headlines: Spokane will consider an yearlong, citywide moratorium on data centers next week.

Today's headlines: The Spokane City Council is due to consider a moratorium on data centers today. It's legislation that has only come up in the last week.