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WSU hockey falls 5-2 to Montana in a tight contest

WSU hockey fell 5-2 to the University of Montana on Friday, Sept. 18, in Cheney, but the Cougars continued to show signs of a stronger team behind their new talent. The Cougars kept the game competitive early, putting together a strong first period and creating several scoring…

Cross Country Starts Season Strong Amid Stiff Competition

The Whitman cross country season kicked off on Sept. 4 in Spokane as the Blues sought to start their season off sprinting ahead of the…

Severe Wildfire Season Threatens Watershed Health

Summer in the northwestern United States saw a vast spread of fires across Washington, Oregon and Idaho — including the Spokane area fires in Washington,…

Cougs facing the Bulldogs on the ice in Cheney

Washington State hockey looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season when they take on the Bulldogs. The Cougars (1-1) enter their matchup against Gonzaga following a 5-2 loss to the Montana Grizzlies Friday night. The defeat came after a much higher offensive…

Lady Grizzlies beat Rams, host Gorillas Thursday

SPOKANE — The Newport High School girls’ soccer team split last week between victory and defeat, beating their guests the Riverside Rams 5-2 Tuesday, Sept. 8.Joelle Brandtner scored three goals to hel

All WSU students granted free tickets to opening day at Martin Stadium

All WSU students will be granted free admission regardless of a sports pass at this week’s home opener against Duquesne. For the first time in program history, WSU Athletics is breaking down this barrier to Cougar football. When they say all WSU students, they mean all WSU…

Rural, Latino, Trump voters hit hard by USPS delays as SCOTUS halts changes

Washington saw 20,267 ballots rejected for late postmarks in the 2026 primary, up from 16,131 in 2024, even as about 100,000 fewer ballots were cast.

Mike Pence tells students to ‘put the phone down’ and talk with the other side

SPOKANE – When it comes to repairing the increasing partisan divide between the left and right, former Vice President Mike Pence told students they should try their hardest to talk with members of the other political party. “I encourage you to put the phone down, read a book, go…

The power of music

Two local musicians play for renowned Spokane SymphonyNEWPORT — They bring the power of music to life.That is the mission of the Spokane Symphony, the largest and most dynamic professional performing

SelPort crushes Republic

SelPort – the football team comprised of Selkirk and Northport – skated past Republic Friday night, winner 58-6. SelPort hosts Mary Walk Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Northport.

September 2026 – Huckleberry Press

Hoover Stew

By Cassie Patton We have made it to September which means the start of soup season, when the kids are headed back to school and life feels like it’s about to get 10 times more hectic. Those summer beach days were glorious compared to the screeches from the mini versions of…