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Expect snow on Sunday morning

SPOKANE, Wash. - If you plan on doing anything outside Friday evening, be sure to bundle up and bring the umbrella.

Spokane County truck nearly collides with power sub station

SPOKANE, Wash. - A Spokane County employee was taken to the hospital Friday after suffering a medical emergency and crashing through two fences before coming to a stop next to a power sub station.

Washington to skip first round of Race to the Top

SEATTLE, Wash. - Gov. Chris Gregoire says the state of Washington is going to wait until the second round to compete for money from a new federal fund for education reform.

Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between cervical cancer tests

WASHINGTON. - New medical guidelines are calling for fewer Pap smears for most women in their 20s.

US Postal Service ends Santa letter program

ANCHORAGE, Alaska. - A group of volunteer 'elves' in Alaska's frigid interior has set out to save a popular holiday letter service featuring the North Pole's most beloved icon.

Senate Democrats move toward key vote

WASHINGTON. - Senate Democratic leaders are looking ahead to a crucial test vote on health care amid indications the rank-and-file will stand together Saturday to give them the support they need.

Despite a drop in cases, H1N1 rates remain high in Spokane County

SPOKANE, Wash. - New numbers show the H1N1 illness remains at high levels in our region.

Jury awards $300 million in ex-smoker's suit

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Philip Morris has been ordered to pay $300 million in damages to a former smoker in Florida.

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