{"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":"West Plains Votes on Aquifer Protection | Spokane News","slug":"west-plains-votes-on-aquifer-protection-spokane-news","published_at":"2026-07-06T09:42:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664/west-plains-votes-on-aquifer-protection-spokane-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a2be67b6-805b-40e1-984b-4d83e980e581.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a2be67b6-805b-40e1-984b-4d83e980e581.mp3","summary":"West Plains voters face a pivotal August ballot decision on a 20-year property tax to safeguard their regional aquifer — a vital water source stretching from Nine Mile Falls to Cheney. If passed, the tax would fund water infrastructure, monitoring, and education, mirroring Spokane Valley’s successful model. Homeowners pay $15 annually for groundwater use, plus $15 if on septic; businesses pay based on meter size. While PFAS contamination has heightened concerns, officials clarify the tax won’t cover cleanup costs. Critics worry it burdens those already affected by pollution, but supporters stress proactive stewardship is key to securing a healthier water future for generations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/04e525459e6bf2c7","meta_description":"West Plains voters face a pivotal August ballot decision on a 20-year property tax to safeguard their regional aquifer — a vital water source stretching f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":135,"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/west-plains-votes-on-aquifer-protection-spokane-news/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/west-plains-votes-on-aquifer-protection-spokane-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}