http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcasts.htm The news as aired on Spokane Public Radio en-us 2008 Spokane Public Radio http://www.kpbx.org/rss/images/radioman.jpg http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcasts.htm 144 162 The news as read on Spokane Public Radio The news as read on Spokane Public Radio Spokane Public Radio Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org clean kpbx, ksfc http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=303863246 kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121215_1700_-AJ_Obama_Pot.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121215_1700_-AJ_Obama_Pot.mp3 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio President Obama's first comments about marijuana legislation in Washington and Colorado leave more questions than answers. President Obama's first comments about marijuana legislation in Washington and Colorado leave more questions than answers. The President told ABC news that federal agents have "bigger fish to fry" than recreational pot users. Austin Jenkins reporting. 0:52 Austin Jenkins News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121214_1845_PFB_School_Security.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121214_1845_PFB_School_Security.mp3 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:45:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio In the aftermath of the mall shooting in Oregon, and a mass school-shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, Spokane jurisdictions talk publicly about their school emergency plans. In the aftermath of the mall shooting in Oregon, and a mass school-shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, Spokane jurisdictions talk publicly about their school emergency plans. Paige Browning reporting. 1:29 Paige Browning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121214_1700_-LJ_Border_Patrol.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121214_1700_-LJ_Border_Patrol.mp3 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio When a police officer needs to question someone in Spanish, or another language, they can no longer use Border Patrol agents as interpreters. When a police officer needs to question someone in Spanish, or another language, they can no longer use Border Patrol agents as interpreters. This change in federal policy comes after complaints from immigrant advocates in Washington state. Liz Jones reporting. 1:32 Liz Jones News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121213_1730_-AJ_Transition.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121213_1730_-AJ_Transition.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio When Washington Governor-elect Jay Inslee is sworn in this January he'll get more than just keys to the office. When Washington Governor-elect Jay Inslee is sworn in this January he'll get more than just keys to the office. Outgoing Governor Chris Gregoire plans to leave behind a book for future governors to consult when it starts feeling lonely at the top. Austin Jenkins reporting. 0:53 Austin Jenkins News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121212_1200_-CL_Gun_control.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121212_1200_-CL_Gun_control.mp3 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio An Oregon lawmaker wants to ban high-capacity ammunition magazines in the wake of the shooting at the Clackamas Town Center. An Oregon lawmaker wants to ban high-capacity ammunition magazines in the wake of the shooting at the Clackamas Town Center. Chris Lehman reporting. 0:55 Chris Lehman News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121212_0730_-AJ_Take_Over.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121212_0730_-AJ_Take_Over.mp3 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The new Republican-dominated coalition that's taken over the Washington state Senate could diminish the power of the state's longtime Democratic speaker of the House. The new Republican-dominated coalition that's taken over the Washington state Senate could diminish the power of the state's longtime Democratic speaker of the House. At least that's the view of a former Republican governor who once led a similar political takover. Austin Jenkins reporting. 1:04 Austin Jenkins News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121211_1845_-TB_Forest.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121211_1845_-TB_Forest.mp3 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:45:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Some University of Idaho researchers figure an old-fashioned way of testing a person's respiratory health might work on a much larger scale - on forests in Idaho's Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Some University of Idaho researchers figure an old-fashioned way of testing a person's respiratory health might work on a much larger scale - on forests in Idaho's Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Tom Bacon reporting. 1:14 Tom Bacon News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121211_1730_-SJ_Budget.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121211_1730_-SJ_Budget.mp3 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Monday the Spokane City Council voted 4-3 to freeze the city general fund budget, largely accepting the recommendations of Mayor David Condon. Monday the Spokane City Council voted 4-3 to freeze the city general fund budget, largely accepting the recommendations of Mayor David Condon. Steve Jackson reporting. 2:38 Steve Jackson News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121211_0730_-FB_Cobell_settlement.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121211_0730_-FB_Cobell_settlement.mp3 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The first payments from a historic class-action suit against the federal government will be sent to American Indians within the week. The first payments from a historic class-action suit against the federal government will be sent to American Indians within the week. The settlement will be split by 500,000 Native Americans, including many in the Northwest. Frankie Barnhill reporting. 0:53 Frankie Barnhill News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1730_RdL_Exchange.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1730_RdL_Exchange.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio It's official, Washington has reached a milestone in creating its own health exchange. It's official, Washington has reached a milestone in creating its own health exchange. Monday the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Washington is among six states to make significant progress in developing an online market for health plans. Ruby de Luna reporting. 1:04 Ruby de Luna News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1730_-CL_Spec_Session.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1730_-CL_Spec_Session.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Oregon lawmakers will convene in Special Session this Friday. Oregon lawmakers will convene in Special Session this Friday. Governor John Kitzhaber announced Monday the session is urgently needed to facilitate a major expansion of Oregon-based Nike. Chris Lehman reporting. 0:53 Chris Lehman News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1730_-AJ_DemReax.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1730_-AJ_DemReax.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Some Washington Democrats are reacting angrily to a power grab in the state senate. Some Washington Democrats are reacting angrily to a power grab in the state senate. A coalition of Republicans and two breakaway Democrats announced Monday they will seize the majority, but share power. Austin Jenkins reporting. 0:56 Austin Jenkins News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1700_-AJ_WA_Senate.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1700_-AJ_WA_Senate.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio A big shake-up in the control of the Washington state senate could have major implications for how lawmakers address funding for schools next year. A big shake-up in the control of the Washington state senate could have major implications for how lawmakers address funding for schools next year. A coalition of Republicans and two breakaway Democrats announced Monday it has just enough votes to depose the current Democratic majority. Austin Jenkins reporting. 1:59 Austin Jenkins News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1645_-TB_Contractors.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1645_-TB_Contractors.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:45:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Six Democrats in the Oregon congressional delegation have sent a stern letter to the Pentagon, warning that U.S. Six Democrats in the Oregon congressional delegation have sent a stern letter to the Pentagon, warning that U.S. taxpayers must not be stuck with a legal bill for the poisoning of Oregon National Guard troops in Iraq nine years ago. Tom Bacon reporting. 1:24 Tom Bacon News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1645_PFB_Budget_Postpone.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_1645_PFB_Budget_Postpone.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:45:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The Spokane City Council agenda for Monday says they will vote on the Mayor's proposed 2013 budget. The Spokane City Council agenda for Monday says they will vote on the Mayor's proposed 2013 budget. But according to council members, and tradition, deliberation over budget specifics will defer the vote for later. Paige Browning reporting. 1:02 Paige Browning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_0830_PFB_Marriage_Spokane.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121210_0830_PFB_Marriage_Spokane.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Sunday, December 9th, was the first day marriage certificates were signed in Washington state since the passing of the gay marriage law. Sunday, December 9th, was the first day marriage certificates were signed in Washington state since the passing of the gay marriage law. One Spokane couple said "I Do" to each other for the second time. Paige Browning reporting. 0:57 Paige Browning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121205_0630_PFB_Coal_Hearing.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121205_0630_PFB_Coal_Hearing.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Hundreds of people spent their Tuesday afternoon in Spokane passionately arguing for and against a coal project in the Northwest. Hundreds of people spent their Tuesday afternoon in Spokane passionately arguing for and against a coal project in the Northwest. The Department of Ecology's public hearing was the fifth of seven statewide regarding the proposed coal export terminal for the Bellingham area. Paige Browning reporting. 3:17 Paige Browning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121204_1700_PFB_Symphony.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121204_1700_PFB_Symphony.mp3 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio A four-week strike by Spokane Symphony musicians is over, meaning that The Nutracker, a holiday classic, is back on for this weekend. A four-week strike by Spokane Symphony musicians is over, meaning that The Nutracker, a holiday classic, is back on for this weekend. Paige Browning reporting. 1:34 Paige Browning News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121204_0730_-CL_SameSex_MotherSon.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121204_0730_-CL_SameSex_MotherSon.mp3 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:30:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Many same-sex couples in Washington were planning to get married whether or not the state sanctioned their union. Many same-sex couples in Washington were planning to get married whether or not the state sanctioned their union. That includes Spike Huntington and Nick Chandler-Klein of Seattle, who are planning a wedding next summer. Spike's mother, Susan Huntington, is planning to make the trip to Seattle from Newport, Oregon for the ceremony. Spike and Susan recently spoke about the wedding in a Skype conversation. Chris Lehman reporting. 1:36 Chris Lehman News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121204_0700_-AJ_Marijuana_Law.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121204_0700_-AJ_Marijuana_Law.mp3 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Pot becomes legal in Washington on Thursday. Pot becomes legal in Washington on Thursday. But state officials have not even begun to write the complicated rules for who can grow it, process it, and sell it. That year-long process began Wednesday. Austin Jenkins reporting. 0:48 Austin Jenkins News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121203_1200_-JR_Marriagevoices_Minister.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121203_1200_-JR_Marriagevoices_Minister.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio Same-sex couples can get married legally in Washington starting December 9th. Same-sex couples can get married legally in Washington starting December 9th. That day also marks a turning point for one Spokane minister. Todd Eklof made a vow in 2004, the year 11 states, including Oregon and Kentucky, passed constitutional amendments against gay marriage. Eklof vowed to stop performing marriages. Jessica Robinson reporting. 1:31 Jessica Robinson News from Spokane Public Radio kpbx@kpbx.org (Spokane Public Radio) http://www.kpbx.org/rss/podcast.php?feed=news_2010&template=news_archive&item=http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121203_1200_-AT_Moot.mp3 http://newscast.kpbx.org/current/20121203_1200_-AT_Moot.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Spokane Public Radio The U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case from Oregon over water pollution from logging roads. A last minute rule change may have made the case moot. Amelia Templeton reporting. 0:50 Amelia Templeton News from Spokane Public Radio