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Eliza Billingham
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Washington gas prices continue to climb, but a gas tax holiday seems unlikely. Septic systems can threaten groundwater quality. New revenue from Spokane's Aquifer Protection Area could help fund residents' septic-to-sewer transitions. Spokane is supposed to collect more compost soon, but there's nowhere to put it. Adams Elementary School, the oldest school in Spokane, breaks ground on a new chapter. Stevens County resident could soon weigh in on the location of a new jail.
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As the White House prepares for a prayer event tied to the nation's 250th anniversary, some question why the lineup is almost entirely Christian.
Arts & Culture
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Music from and conversation with the Spokane String Quartet -
Movies 101On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender and Mary Pat Treuthart discuss the latest Hollywood wannabe blockbuster, “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” and then reveal what they expect from the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival, which kicks off May 7th. -
The Seattle International Film Festival is running now through May 17, playing dozens of features from around the world. Nathan Weinbender highlights some standouts he’s seen so far.
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Tune to SPR News Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm to hear holiday favorites played by local musicians. -
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"Pocket gardens" of native plant species are becoming more common in urban areas. We tag along with a volunteer tending to tiny gardens in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood.
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Our Planet Money team has gotten an inside peek at the publishing industry as they follow the journey of their book. They explain how economic forces shape what choices a bookstore makes.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep visits a massive electronics market in Shenzhen, China, where buyers can source parts for just about anything.
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Children, parents and grandparents all living together are becoming more common in the U.S. Multigenerational households also cause houses themselves to change.
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The Supreme Court has issued an order that keeps the abortion drug mifepristone available through telehealth prescriptions -- for now.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown Law professor Michele Goodwin about the Supreme Court's decision to maintain the status quo on mifepristone access.
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The Trump administration announced $1.8 billion in funding for the U.N.'s global humanitarian relief efforts.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep and Jennifer Pak visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
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Jhovana Figueroa was diagnosed with autism when he was a toddler. For StoryCorps, Figueroa and his mom talk about his childhood and their hopes for the future.
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It's been a week of rebellion in Britain's ruling party. Contenders are vying for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job. But it's expected to be a drawn-out process, and it's unclear if Starmer will go.
