Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, an arch-foe of governmental surveillance of Americans, sees a new threat to individual privacy. Wyden calls it "backdooring."...
Wyden Bill Would Ban Phone Data "Backdoors"
From the Studio: The Church Basement Ladies, A Second Helping
The cast of The Modern Theatre Spokane's production of The Church Basement Ladies Sequel: A Second Helping perform selected songs from the production...
From the Studio: Traditions of Christmas, A Musical Spectacular
Laura Little chats with Verne about Traditions of Christmas, the annual extravaganza at the Kroc Center with a cast of 80 regional performers For more...
From the Studio: A Christmas Pudding by Ignite Community Theatre
Director Kim Roberts and actor Neesha Schrom discuss Ignite's "A Christmas Pudding" with readings, stories, and traditional carols. For more...
Movies 101 "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1" "Big Hero 6" "The Babadook"
Ag Officials Look For Avian Flu in Washington
The discovery of avian flu in chickens and turkeys in British Columbia is prompting Washington state officials to take steps to protect against the...
Idaho Senators of Different Eras Differ on Reports of CIA Abuse
Two different Idaho senators from different eras, different parties, different philosophies, weighed in on revelations of CIA abuse and came to - no...
Federal School Funding Axed in New Budget
Western state elected officials woke up to dismaying news Wednesday morning. A federal program they've relied on for more than a decade to bolster...
Cutting the Cable Cord
Next Spokane Election: February School Bond and Levy
The general election is about five weeks behind us and already Spokane is gearing up for the next round of ballots. The city will have a special...
The Babadook
Watching Santa's Kids
Review: The Babadook
Sunday Essay: Watching Santa's Kids
Washingtonians Have More Time to Sign Up for Health Insurance
You may have heard that the deadline for sign-up and renewal of Health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is today. But don’t panic if you haven’t...
Failing Old Bridges to be Torn Out and Replaced
A couple of shaky old deteriorating bridges in Spokane County will be torn out and replaced. Good news for drivers, but it means the dilapidated old...
Upstart BC Port May Swamp Puget Sound Ports
The people who manage Washington's major ports and highway systems see a growing threat to their import business - a tiny port far to the north in...
From the Studio: Campbell House Holidays 2014
'Residents' of the Campbell House visit Verne in the studio to discuss the Campbell House Holidays exhibit at The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture...
Fairchild Mission to Return Captives ‘With Honor’
In a rare move, media were invited to Fairchild Air Force Base on Friday to learn about Fairchild’s survival school. It came after the Senate...
Energy Council Finds Federal Report Unrealistic
A wildly optimistic estimate of new hydro power potential released last spring by the US Department of Energy has been hung out to dry by the Northwest...