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Spokane Public Schools seeks replacement levy in the face of inflation - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PST

Spokane Public Schools is asking the public to approve a three-year educational programs and operations levy on the November ballot.

Spokane Public Schools approves $627 million operating budget for the school year - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PST

Spokane Public Schools’ budget for 2026-27 grew slightly less than inflation.

‘Toxic multitasking’ is breaking your brain. Here’s how to take control. - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PST

In our busy, always-on world, multitasking – performing several tasks or engaging in more than one activity concurrently – has become a default setting. At work and at play, our focus is increasingly given to more than one thing at a time: checking emails during a Zoom meeting, scrolling Instagram while watching…

This day in history: Pack rat hitches ride, smuggles apples into Spokane. World-famous opera singer books performance at Spokane Armory - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PST

From 1976: Spokane had a new four-legged celebrity: Packy McSky, a vagabond pack rat who made a journey of 500 miles to Spokane.

Then and Now: World War I cenotaph - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PST

The 13th celebration of Armistice Day in Spokane is remembered for some monumental events.

Faith and Values: A reminder to 'teach your children well' - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PST

As I pulled up to the stoplight by the mall, I saw the gentleman sitting on his four-wheel walker on the traffic island. His sign said: “Please help an 87-yr-old Vet if you can. Thank you.”

Ask Dr. Universe: Some people do eat reptile eggs, but they're not as easy to harvest as chicken eggs - Mon, 05 Oct 2026 PST

Dr. Universe: Why don’t we eat reptile eggs? – Bella, 7, Arizona

County candidates face off in Spokesman-Review debate - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

With three countywide officials retiring or already retired, voters have new choices for three Spokane County offices this November.

On the air - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Washington Huskies weren’t good enough anywhere to upset USC | Commentary - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

LOS ANGELES — It was 98 degrees at kickoff inside the LA Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, tied for the hottest game in Husky history. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning, citing a “significant threat to life or property.” A day earlier, the temperature improbably peaked at 103, the hottest Oct. 2…

India seeks bigger role in effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

India is taking a more direct role in efforts to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, engaging both sides on issues including shipping and reducing hostilities, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. Speaking at a security conference over the weekend, Jaishankar said India in recent months has become “a…

Saudi-backed Yemen forces begin bid to retake Houthi areas - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Yemen’s internationally recognized government launched a full-scale military campaign to recapture all Houthi-held territory after weeks of escalating conflict between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia. All branches of Yemen’s army were told to begin operations and fight “until the liberation of the country from…

Spokane Chiefs drop Everett 3-1, win fifth straight to start season | WHL hockey - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

5 lingering thoughts from WSU's loss to Fresno State | Rewind - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

PULLMAN – At some point in the Gesa Field locker room, not long after his Washington State team managed just six points in an anemic loss to Fresno State on Saturday evening, Kirby Moore got his players together and left them with a message.

'Snag of the year': EWU grad Efton Chism III's highlight catch lifts Patriots over Bills | NFL locals - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Efton Chism III (Eastern Washington) emerged as the unlikely hero for the New England Patriots, producing the top play leaguewide on Sunday – and perhaps the best catch so far in this NFL season.

Seahawks almost beat themselves. They'll have to be better | Jacob Thopre - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

One week after an ugly loss to a backup quarterback, the reigning Super Bowl Champions let an easy blowout turn into a nail-biter. A nice bounce-back and tune-up highlighted by an emergent running game was instead marred by historically sloppy play and signs that as good as this team is, there are plenty of cracks in…

Seahawks win in ugly fashion vs. Chargers | Three takeaways - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

SEATTLE – Instant impressions after the Seahawks improved to 3-1 with an ugly 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers:

Seahawks hold off Chargers despite club record for penalties - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

SEATTLE – Sunday’s game began with such an oddity – interceptions by each team on the first two plays – that it’s unclear the last time it happened in an NFL game, if it ever has.

Korean government is negotiating to fund Westinghouse nuclear plants in the U.S. - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

The U.S. government appears to have found a financier for a nuclear building spree in the U.S.: the Republic of Korea. A non-binding framework announced last week at the White House would provide $120 billion toward the construction of eight nuclear reactors. They are to be built in pairs across at least four federal…

Dogs steal the show Howl'oween on the Bluff - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Weighing in at about 50 mighty pounds, Stubbs looked down the racetrack like he could be a winner. The 3-year-old corgi sauntered down the track, taking breaks to receive pets and look back at his owner.

Symphony Review: Lowe, Bailey bring 'Americana' into focus on the Fox stage - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

James Lowe and the Spokane Symphony, joined by Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey, returned to the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox this past weekend to give two performances for the symphony’s second program in its “Masterworks” series of the season called “Americana.”

Israel orders security review of incoming flights after co-pilot attack - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a thorough review of “all aspects” of security of foreign civil flights to Israel, in the wake of the attack on a flight bound for Tel Aviv on Wednesday. Netanyahu instructed the head of the National Security Council, Shmuel Ben Ezra, to appoint an examiner to conduct…

Most workers to return to Longview mill months after fatal spill - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Most of the employees at a Longview paper mill shuttered by a fatal chemical spill this spring will return to work this month, as efforts to restart the damaged facility move forward, union and company officials said Thursday.

U.S. removes B-1 bombers from U.K. base amid security concerns - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

NEW YORK – The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a U.K. air base one week after several men ​were arrested there on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a Pentagon official said on Sunday. A dozen ⁠B-1 bombers were stationed at RAF Fairford air base, located ‌northwest of London. The planes ​had been used…

Med flight debris field found off Nantucket; six passengers still missing - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

The Coast Guard found a debris field off the coast of Nantucket from a Canadian medical flight that went missing over the weekend, but they’re still looking for the people who were onboard. “Our priority is to find the six personnel on that aircraft,” said Rear Admiral Matt Lake, the Coast Guard Northeast District…

The Dirt: Ohana Dance secure land for studio - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

The Hillyard-based recreational dance school, Ohana Dance Fellowship, has purchased property in the neighborhood to build a new studio.

French pupils call for new protests as classes restart after riots - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

PARIS — France is bracing for another day of major protests on Tuesday, with pupil representatives calling for nationwide demonstrations after the violent unrest of the past week, backed by several major education unions that have called on their members to join the action and in some cases to strike. The broader…

Taiwan’s envoy prods Trump administration on stalled arms sale - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Taiwan’s representative to the U.S. projected confidence that President Donald Trump would ultimately approve additional weapons sales to the self-governing island, which has been waiting for a $14 billion arms package. “Obviously the speed could be a little faster, but we hope the United States — the United States…

Tom Cruise-led 'Digger' tanks at the box office - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

The Tom Cruise-led movie "Digger" cratered at the box office this weekend, limping to a fifth-place finish with $8 million in the U.S. and Canada in its theatrical debut. The Warner Bros. film was expected to do poorly after polarizing reviews from critics and a challenging marketing campaign. The film had a…

Chief Justice Stephens seeks legal system 'accessible to everybody.' Her opponent says court creates 'two-tier' justice - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

OLYMPIA – Debra Stephens was largely unknown when she was appointed to the state Supreme Court in 2007, particularly outside Eastern Washington, where the Spokane native and former Gonzaga Law School professor served on the Washington Court of Appeals.

2 killed, 35 injured in mass shooting at Georgia block party - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

State law enforcement officials in Georgia are investigating a mass shooting at a neighborhood block party that left two dead and dozens more wounded early Sunday. Gunfire erupted on ​Pine Street in Vienna, Georgia at around 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a statement. Dooly ⁠County…

Hurricane center tracking new Gulf system that could develop - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

The National Hurricane Center on Sunday continued to track a system forming in the Gulf that could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm. As of the NHC’s 8 a.m. tropical outlook, the broad area of low pressure was forecast to form in a few days. “Some subsequent slow development of this system is…

Merz unveils $1.5 billion Ukraine aid on surprise visit to Kyiv - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a package of weaponry for Ukraine as well as aid for the country’s energy sector worth about €1.35 billion ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv Sunday that coincided with Russia’s latest attack on the capital. The German leader, who traveled to Kyiv by train a day after the Kremlin…

Latvian leader surges to big election win as Russia threats rise - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ party won a record number of seats in Latvia’s parliamentary elections, a result that should help him consolidate power at a time of growing security threats from Russia. United List was set to take 42 seats in the Baltic nation’s 100-member parliament, the central election commission…

U.S. shipwreck, laden with World War II munitions, is a time bomb near London - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

SHEERNESS, England - In the mouth of the River Thames, just downstream from London, a team of elite marine salvors has been busy trying to stabilize one of the world’s most dangerous shipwrecks. The SS Richard Montgomery, a U.S. military cargo ship, dragged anchor, broke its back on a sandbar, flooded and sank in late…

A Grip on Sports: Flashbacks abounded Saturday night in Pullman. Not in a good way - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

A GRIP ON SPORTS • There were weird vibes emanating out of Pullman on Saturday night. The spooky kind. Halloween-come-early type. An offense moving at the speed of the Walking Dead. A defense that fought off the dogs as long as it could before, ultimately, yielding. And the specter of a former coach’s tenure walking…

Nicaragua announces withdrawal from Central American Parliament - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

MEXICO CITY – Nicaragua is withdrawing from the Central American Parliament, furthering its isolation on the international stage ​as the country is accused of rampant human rights abuses. In a statement on Saturday, the foreign ministry ⁠said that it had decided to denounce the 1987 treaty ‌establishing the…

Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdown - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he would name four top administration officials to a “Super Intelligence Force” that will coordinate the federal government’s response to artificial intelligence. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Office of…

U.S. Marine accused of killing woman in Japan, drawing official protest from Tokyo - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

TOKYO - A U.S. Marine has been arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing a Japanese woman in Okinawa, officials say, prompting Tokyo to lodge a protest with the United States on Sunday. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is accused of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel Saturday, police told Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK…

Nike plans more job cuts to boost sputtering turnaround, forecasts steep revenue drop - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Nike is deepening its restructuring under CEO Elliott Hill as its woes in China intensify, announcing a plan to cut more jobs and shake up its global business divisions after the sportswear giant projected a surprisingly steep drop in full-year revenue.

Motley Fool: Attention chocoholics - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Hershey (NYSE: HSY) is an iconic consumer staples stock focused on confections and other snacks. Although the company has been expanding its business to include items like popcorn and pretzels, one of its most important products remains chocolate. It’s an affordable luxury that consumers love, and Hershey’s sales seem…

A record not worth cheering? California gas prices near all-time high - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

SAN JOSE, California — A march to an all-time record is on again, and the path to it is likely to unite Californians — in their anger at gas prices, boiling as drivers watch their totals reach higher and higher. “It’s nothing but a financial burden, man,” 31-year-old Saleh Abdullah said as he pumped gas at the Costco…

Companies know how to charge us more for almost everything. Here’s how to fix that - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Need a ride from the airport home? You better hope it’s not raining.

Countdown is on for Laurie Frankel's 'One Two Three' Spokane Is Reading events - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Laurie Frankel is happy to have a reason to revisit her 2021 novel “One Two Three” with readers this week at two Spokane Is Reading events.

All that home equity, now what? A senior’s guide to unlocking housing wealth - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

If you’ve owned your property for decades, your house has likely been doing some financial heavy lifting in the background. According to the Federal Reserve, the housing wealth of baby boomers hit a record $19.84 trillion at the beginning of 2026.

Queen of disguise: Diane Wahl’s imaginative rental costumes are a tasty treat for any event - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Perusing the racks of Golden Oldies Costumes will teleport you from Gotham City to Beatlemania to the Wild West in a matter of minutes.

Inland Northwest card collectors, players hard-pressed to find Pokémon's 30th anniversary cards - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

“Gotta catch ‘em all” was always an astronomical goal for any Pokémon trainer.

Cool Critters: Nature's trickery - what looks like an autumn leaf and flies and night? - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Hello, October. With the autumn equinox almost two weeks behind us, mornings are chilly, leaves rustle on sidewalks and porch steps are festooned with pumpkins. Meanwhile, under the cover of darkness, a moth is flitting around our region that’s more trick than treat.

Providence and MultiCare settle two class action lawsuits worth a combined total of $155.5 million - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

The two largest not-for-profit health care organizations in Washington state – MultiCare and Providence – have both reached settlement agreements in two class-action lawsuits after a neurosurgeon purportedly conducted unnecessary or improper spine surgeries to increase profits over the course of several years.

'A more authentic childhood': Spokane Public Schools' after-school initiative shows correlation between involvement and grades - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

In the classroom and on the mound, Cris Coffield observes the impact of getting kids off their phones.

Drew Rasmussen's Yankees mastery continues in Game 1. 'Dialed in' Rays ace looks untouchable - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The more Drew Rasmussen racked up outs without allowing a hit Saturday, the more catcher Liam Hicks wondered how long the right-hander would stay in the game.

This day in history: A study predicted what Spokane would be like in 2020 - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

From 1976: An economic study looked far into the future – all the way to 2020! – and predicted that Spokane would easily “remain the center of economic activity in the Inland Empire” at least through that year.

After a ghastly offensive showing against Fresno State, WSU must make big changes to save its season | Analysis - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Kirby Moore rode into this new era under a gorgeous sky, the sun glimmering down at the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, where a host of supporters waved crimson Washington State fans to welcome their new coach home. Moore sat shotgun in a white Jeep Wagoneer rolling through the gate, making its way to the road…

Coeur d'Alene Christmas Show tickets now on sale - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

The annual Coeur d’Alene Resort Christmas Show returns with “My Favorite Things.”

Dr. Crystal L. Pyrak: Prepare now for respiratory virus season - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Cartoons for Sunday, Oct. 4 - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Paul M. Nakasone: More dangerous cyberthreats are coming. That leaves a limited window to respond - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

During my tenure leading the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, I saw how cyberthreats can endanger the United States. Election interference, ransomware, supply chain attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities in critical software systems all threaten national security. Today, from my perch as a member of the…

Sophie Gilbert: White House wants more roads in the forests. Here’s the catch - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Mill City, Oregon, sits amid a patchwork of green. Across millions of acres at the base of the Cascades, deep-moss old-growth forests mingle with the bright lime of young trees recovering after timber harvests and fires. And roads thread through it all.

Letters for Sunday, Oct. 4 - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Traffic deaths and injuries are community tragedies

Spin Control: Voter registration mailing raises questions but not a scam - Sun, 04 Oct 2026 PST

Voter registration drives used to be conducted in person. Registrars set up tables at county fairs or in fire stations. They knocked on doors of new residents or in neighborhoods with low voter participation.

On the air - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Brody Gillespie scores twice, Spokane Chiefs win fourth straight to start season | WHL hockey - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Grading Pac-12 teams, the Big Ten on NBC, Washington’s roster and more | Mailbag - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Please send questions to [email protected] and include “mailbag” in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline. Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity.

Fresno State's Josiah Freeman shows off speed through air and on the ground | Difference makers - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

The speedy senior wide receiver Josiah Freeman torched WSU's defense through the air and on the ground. In the first half, he made a contested one-handed grab in the endzone, but could not secure the ball in bounds as veteran cornerback Khamari Terrell pushed him out-of-bounds in midair.

Evacuation orders, warnings issued for Bouquet fire outside Santa Clarita - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Cal Fire has issued evacuation orders for the area around the Bouquet fire in Angeles National Park, saying the fire posed an immediate threat to life. The agency issued the order late Saturday afternoon, saying the fire, in a remote mountainous area northeast of Santa Clarita, had spread to 843 acres with 0%…

Mexico says its troops sent to border in conjunction with U.S. - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

The U.S. and Mexico have jointly deployed military personnel in a border area in Texas as part of “mirror operations,” the Mexican government said Saturday. The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Navy, in a statement released in response to the deployment of about 500 U.S. soldiers in the Rio Grande Valley…

Spokane Velocity allows late equalizer in draw with Portland - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

The Spokane Velocity nearly secured a third straight bid to the USL League One playoffs on Saturday.

Washington State's offense shut down in loss to Fresno State | Recap and highlights - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

The boo birds rained down on Gesa Field like volcanic ash on scorched terrain, directed at all the men responsible for Washington State’s latest anemic showing, from the head coach to the quarterback to the offensive coordinator to the running backs who couldn’t free themselves, no matter which angle they tried, left…

Nate Bell racks up over 500 yards of offense but Eastern Washington falls at UC Davis 49-38 - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Eastern Washington wanted to build its identity around its defense this season – but this is not the kind of identity it intended.

Emery McMurray has 49 assists for Mt. Spokane in outdoor match | Prep Roundup - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Seahawks place rookie running back Jadarian Price on injured reserve - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

SEATTLE – The Seahawks placed running back Jadarian Price on injured reserve Saturday, the team announced, continuing what has been a rough start to his rookie season.

Former U.S. Marine charged in connection to Haiti president’s assassination - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Hours after Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was shot to death inside his bedroom in the hills above Port-au-Prince, one of the Haitian Americans involved in the plot to oust him from power was desperate. “I’m in real danger, very bad,” James Solages, a Broward county handyman who had accompanied a group of Colombian…

Rays ride Mt. Spokane grad Drew Rasmussen’s no-hit bid to Game 1 win | MLB playoffs roundup - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

In front of one of the largest, loudest crowds in Tropicana Field history, the Tampa Bay Rays received brilliance from starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen while the New York Yankees were victims of an all-time mental lapse from catcher Austin Wells.

Latvian leader poised for big win in election shadowed by Putin - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ party was on course to win the largest share of votes in an election on Saturday amid growing security threats from Russia, putting him in a strong position ahead of coalition talks to form the next government.

Washington State's offense has yet to arrive in new era of Pac-12 | Jacob Thorpe - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

This absolutely cannot happen. And it’s happening at the worst possible time. Washington State’s football team is bad right now. Worse, it is boring.

Maduro not immune to prosecution in narco-terror case, U.S. says - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Nicolás Maduro is not entitled to immunity from criminal charges, U.S. prosecutors said, countering the former Venezuelan president’s bid to toss the U.S.’s narco-terrorism case against him. Maduro and Cilia Flores — Maduro’s wife who also faces charges — are “former rogue officials of a formerly rogue state with no…

Washington Huskies cough up second-half lead in loss to USC - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

LOS ANGELES – By all standard metrics, Washington had no reason to expect to beat No. 18 USC.

Whitworth opens Northwest Conference play with big win over Pacific 41-6 - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Three weeks after Whitworth took an emotional, blowout loss in its home opener, the Pirates returned to the Pine Bowl this weekend to get back on the right track as Northwest Conference play kicked off.

Predicting every Week 4 NFL game - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 4 of the NFL season. All lines and over/under numbers are according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Last week, Farmer posted an 8-8 (.500) record. Through the first three weeks of the season, he is 26-22 (.542).

NAIA, LCSC sign seven-year contract extension for World Series at Lewiston - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

LEWISTON – Lewiston and the NAIA World Series are staying together for the long haul.

Mariners’ Josh Naylor reflects on career-worst MLB season: ‘I didn’t do my part’ - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

SEATTLE – The roster core is in place. Mariners executives are in agreement on that, and that’s a primary reason they see the team’s managerial opening as the most attractive in MLB heading into the offseason.

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of first-round vote - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

SAO PAULO – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday ahead ​of Sunday's first-round presidential election, each expressing confidence of victory despite polls pointing to a likely runoff.

Officer charged after toddler brings loaded gun to Michigan daycare - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

A Detroit police officer was placed on administrative duty and prohibited from possessing a firearm, either at home or on the job, while he faces a criminal charge after his toddler was found with a gun at a Michigan daycare. Prosecutors have charged both parents of the toddler, who was found with a loaded handgun…

Friday Night High(lights): Ridgeline rules the roost in 3A race; Gonzaga Prep takes early advantage in 4As - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

We should hear from administrators soon on how the District 6 postseason seeds will be distributed, but we already know a few things ahead of the two leagues – the Greater Spokane League and the Mid-Columbia Conference – meeting early in the week.

Former Gonzaga forward Kelly Olynyk inks contract with Italian club BC Roma - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Former Gonzaga standout Kelly Olynyk will resume his basketball career in Europe after 13 seasons in the NBA.

Gonzaga's Davis Fogle caps highlight day with 'pretty incredible' 30-point eruption at Kraziness in the Kennel - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Braden Huff’s Kraziness in the Kennel scoring record wasn’t on Davis Fogle’s radar when Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage started at McCarthey Athletic Center, nor did it look like something that would be in jeopardy when Fogle missed his first two shots from the field, leaving the sophomore scoreless through five…

Multiple Zags show promise from behind 3-point arc at Kraziness - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

For the first time in at least a decade, Gonzaga’s Kraziness in the Kennel didn’t include a 3-point competition, so the Navy and White teams used an entertaining 20-minute scrimmage to show off their perimeter shooting.

Victims of Catalina medical helicopter crash identified - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

LOS ANGELES — All three victims of the deadly medical helicopter crash off Catalina Island have been publicly identified. Killed in the crash were Steven "Steve" Robinson, the pilot, and Jessica deVries, who worked as a nurse, according to REACH Air Medical Services, the company that owned the craft. According to…

Zach Bryan spotlights call for 'Free Palestine' during show at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

LOS ANGELES — Country music star Zach Bryan signaled his support for Palestinians at the same stadium that recently banned rapper Macklemore over his efforts to do the same. Grammy winner Bryan donned a black T-shirt emblazoned with the words "Free Palestine" and "Appeal to Heaven" during his Friday concert at…

Trump is campaigning in reliably red states, a sign of midterm concerns - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

DURANT, Okla. — David Coleman doesn't know much about the Republican candidates who are running in November. But he knows President Donald Trump, and he trusts that the president won't steer him wrong. The 54-year-old Oklahoman made his way to Trump's midterm rally in Durant on Thursday planning to support whomever…

Pressure builds on Iran as Trump boosts U.S. military presence - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Seven months into war with the U.S., Iran’s leaders are feeling the strain. Inflation in the Islamic Republic is almost 90%, oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are recovering despite continued Iranian attacks, and President Donald Trump is sending another aircraft carrier and 10,000 sailors and Marines to the…

Fighting in Ethiopia threatens to spill into conflicts in Horn of Africa and beyond - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

NAIROBI - Explosions sounded this week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, a city rarely under direct attack. Though exactly what happened remains murky, the apparent drone strikes were a sign of just how far and fast renewed fighting in the country has spread. Clashes between government troops and rebel groups have…

Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

The head of the Tennessee Department of Correction will step down this month, state officials said on Saturday, days after convicted murderer Christa ​Pike was left gravely ill from the state's failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection.

ESP? 0-4 Idaho-vs.-5-0 Montana State on national stage vindicated in Vandals' stunning win - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

How did ESPN know? The lead-up gave every indication this would be, if not a blowout, at least a comfortable victory for Montana State to extend its 19-game winning streak as the undefeated, and No. 1-ranked defending national champion against winless Idaho.

FlyDubai copilot used crash ax to attempt ‘terrorist act,’ UAE says - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

The copilot who tried to hijack a flight bound for Israel on Wednesday used a crash ax located in the cockpit to attack the plane’s captain, officials from the United Arab Emirates said Saturday. Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi described the attack on the pilot as an attempt to “take control of the aircraft” and…

Exclusive-Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskyy says - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to a new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to abandon Kyiv and other cities, but will not target civilians, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Trump announces plan to send $90 payments to millions of seniors - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

The White House announced plans Friday night to send $90 payments to more than 20 million older Americans, with President Donald Trump tying the initiative to his broader push to lower health care costs. The money would be drawn from about $2 billion set aside to improve Medicare’s hospital and medical insurance…

A Grip on Sports: Vandals post an upset for the ages, though it came too late for some of the aged (at least us) - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

A GRIP ON SPORTS • Couldn’t make it last night. Our goal, we mean. We wanted to see the end of winless Idaho’s inevitable defeat against top-ranked Montana State. Fell asleep just after the Bobcats punted with less than a minute left, leading by seven. Imagine our surprise at 5:30 this morning.

‘East of Eden’ is a tale of familial legacy. To tell it, Zoe Kazan confronted her own. - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

Zoe Kazan can only marvel at the treasures laid before her.

Coast Guard searches for missing medical jet carrying 6 off Nantucket - Sat, 03 Oct 2026 PST

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching off the coast of Nantucket for a missing medical transport jet carrying six people after ​it went missing Saturday morning.The jet, a Gulfstream G100, lost contact with flight ⁠controllers early in the morning, the Coast Guard's Northeast District ‌said. The Federal Aviation…