{"podcast":{"title":"Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!","slug":"spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","podcast_index_feed_id":7569664,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-spokane-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-spokane-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1580,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Spokane News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Spokane with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Spokane. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Spokane News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T20:18:28.743671+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664"},"episode":{"title":"Emerald Creek Garnet Dig Closes Early","slug":"emerald-creek-garnet-dig-closes-early","published_at":"2026-06-28T10:13:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/emerald-creek-garnet-dig-closes-early","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/96e3104c-e7e9-4140-9768-2a1a84824d61.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/96e3104c-e7e9-4140-9768-2a1a84824d61.mp3","summary":"The Emerald Creek Garnet dig in St. Maries, Idaho, shut down early after just two and a half weeks—running out of excavated material meant for sifting. All ticket holders got refunds, and the Forest Service is now exploring digging more from the creek bed to sustain future seasons. These aren’t ordinary garnets—they’re Idaho’s state gem, prized for their star-like “asterism” caused by titanium oxide, giving them a rare, dark purplish-red sparkle. Once a major draw for rock hounds nationwide, the dig boosted the local economy with $16 tickets and eager visitors. While the Forest Service vows to keep the experience alive, private operators criticize the rushed reopening, fearing it’ll deplete what’s left. Meanwhile, they’re extending hours to help displaced visitors, though they’re limited by small staff. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2b0a6c85b9481d27","meta_description":"The Emerald Creek Garnet dig in St. Maries, Idaho, shut down early after just two and a half weeks—running out of excavated material meant for sifting. Al…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":110,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/episodes/emerald-creek-garnet-dig-closes-early/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/emerald-creek-garnet-dig-closes-early.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}