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Kenneth Brungardt and Kaylee Peterson are running for the U.S. House of Representatives position that covers all of North Idaho and the western part of the state. Republican U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher currently serves in this seat, which has a two-year term.
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The passengers from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of the recent Hantavirus outbreak, are being evacuated - and flown home to their respective countries.
Arts & Culture
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Conversations with principals in the Symphony's 80th anniversary season finale. -
Host Henry McNulty interviews composer and pianist Bogdan Ota about his concert Chronos: Master of Time. -
Movies 101On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss two films that put characters in difficult situations. The first is “I Swear,” the based-on-real-events story of a man with Tourette’s Syndrome. The other is “Mother Mary,” a film starring Anne Hathaway as a pop star attempting a comeback who is forced to face secrets from her past.
Events
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EventsSpokane Public Radio is a media partner for Spokane Bike Everywhere Month 2026. -
Join SPR as we welcome NPR's David Folkenflik to The Bing Crosby Theater on April 14, 2026
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NPR's Emily Feng speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to China under President Biden, Nicholas Burns, about what to expect from President Trump's upcoming visit to China.
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Jaywalking is often considered to be a pretty minor offense, but it is illegal in many American cities. KCUR's Mackenzie Martin offers a history of America's jaywalking laws.
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NPR staff share their favorite female action stars, their surprising attributes and best scenes.
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A group of Wisconsinites organizes a "headlight caravan" outside a local women's prison. It's a show of solidarity for the women inside the prison to let them know they're not forgotten.
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For decades, China pared back its nuclear weapons program and kept its arsenal to a minimum. Now, new satellite images show China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and production sites. Why?
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Florida's citrus industry is in deep decline and growers are trying to hang on as they find ways to withstand disease and disasters.
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Record high oil prices, war with Iran, and controversial immigration policies are just some of the issues for voters. NPR's Domenico Montanaro talks about covering this year's complex midterms.
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As the blockade of the Straight of Hormuz has sent jet fuel costs and airplane seat prices soaring. NPR's Emily Kwong looks at the viability of alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel.
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Millions of students in universities and K-12 districts had their data compromised this week as a hack took down Canvas, a classroom management tool used all over the country.
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Conflict between farmers and elephants in Sri Lanka has grown worse as food and fuel are scarcer due to war in the Middle East.
