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Yes, car insurance rates are rising: Here's why

Yes, car insurance rates are rising: Here's why

VERIFY: Does birth control cause infertility?

VERIFY: Does birth control cause infertility?

130,000 checks still uncashed as part of tuna and chicken rebates

130,000 checks still uncashed as part of tuna and chicken rebates

Spokane taxpayers qualify for extension, deadline extended to June 17 due to 2023 wildfires

Spokane taxpayers qualify for extension, deadline extended to June 17 due to 2023 wildfires

'Illegal invaders' in Detroit? No, it's Gonzaga's basketball team arriving for the Sweet 16

'Illegal invaders' in Detroit? No, it's Gonzaga's basketball team arriving for the Sweet 16

Are there additional Social Security benefits available? | VERIFY

Are there additional Social Security benefits available? | VERIFY

Washington state still changing clocks despite Daylight Saving Time efforts

Washington state still changing clocks despite Daylight Saving Time efforts

Are gift cards taxed at the time of purchase? The answer needs context

Are gift cards taxed at the time of purchase? The answer needs context

Yes, you have to mark a political designation on ballot envelopes for WA presidential primaries

Yes, you have to mark a political designation on ballot envelopes for WA presidential primaries

Yes, the tuna, chicken rebate checks are real

Yes, the tuna, chicken rebate checks are real

Can a store refuse a return without a receipt? | VERIFY

Can a store refuse a return without a receipt? | VERIFY

Washington farmers say carbon fee brought extra fuel costs, despite exemption

Washington farmers say carbon fee brought extra fuel costs, despite exemption

Yes, homeowners insurance should cover damage from a burst pipe

Yes, homeowners insurance should cover damage from a burst pipe

Would a bill ban natural gas in Washington? Here's what we can Verify

Would a bill ban natural gas in Washington? Here's what we can Verify

Verify: Top Stories of the Year | A KREM 2 Special

Verify: Top Stories of the Year | A KREM 2 Special

How much of Washington's high gas prices are because of the cap-and-invest program

How much of Washington's high gas prices are because of the cap-and-invest program

Yes, homeowners insurance covers damage from wildfires

Yes, homeowners insurance covers damage from wildfires

VERIFY | How Spokane County keeps elections secure

VERIFY | How Spokane County keeps elections secure

VERIFY: Yes, the DOL postcard is legitimate

VERIFY: Yes, the DOL postcard is legitimate

Did ESPN call the WSU-OSU game the 'No One Watches Bowl?'

Did ESPN call the WSU-OSU game the 'No One Watches Bowl?'

VERIFY: SPS students receive Summer P-EBT cards

VERIFY: SPS students receive Summer P-EBT cards

Yes, there was a bill to keep UW and WSU in the same conference | Full story on Krem.com/verify

Yes, there was a bill to keep UW and WSU in the same conference | Full story on Krem.com/verify

There was a bill to keep some Pac-12 schools in the same conference; Here's what happened to it.

There was a bill to keep some Pac-12 schools in the same conference; Here's what happened to it.

Mega Millions: Odds of winning and how to improve your chances

Mega Millions: Odds of winning and how to improve your chances

VERIFY: Stricter water restrictions begin in Spokane

VERIFY: Stricter water restrictions begin in Spokane

VERIFY: Fact-checking viral claims across the northwest

VERIFY: Fact-checking viral claims across the northwest

No, the City Line will not cause future trip cancellations in Spokane

No, the City Line will not cause future trip cancellations in Spokane

VERIFY: Yes, Washington Cares payments begin in July: Here's how much you will pay

VERIFY: Yes, Washington Cares payments begin in July: Here's how much you will pay

VERIFY: Yes, the Washington Department of Licensing settlement is real

VERIFY: Yes, the Washington Department of Licensing settlement is real

VERIFY: No, the campaigns for Woodward and Brown aren't behind the anonymous mayoral race survey

VERIFY: No, the campaigns for Woodward and Brown aren't behind the anonymous mayoral race survey

VERIFY: No, it is not legal to park against the flow of traffic in Spokane

VERIFY: No, it is not legal to park against the flow of traffic in Spokane

VERIFY: No, there was not an unexpected change of judge in the Moscow murders trial

VERIFY: No, there was not an unexpected change of judge in the Moscow murders trial

VERIFY: Yes, water restrictions in Spokane are in place

VERIFY: Yes, water restrictions in Spokane are in place

VERIFY: Yes, the CDC is calling people about a National Immunization Survey

VERIFY: Yes, the CDC is calling people about a National Immunization Survey

VERIFY: No, snowpack is not a good indicator of wildfire season

VERIFY: No, snowpack is not a good indicator of wildfire season

No, there was not a secret trial for Bryan Kohberger and other questions about the Idaho murder case

No, there was not a secret trial for Bryan Kohberger and other questions about the Idaho murder case

VERIFY: Yes, fentanyl is the leading cause of death of adults in Washington, Idaho

VERIFY: Yes, fentanyl is the leading cause of death of adults in Washington, Idaho

VERIFY | Yes, there is a fault line running north-south through Spokane

VERIFY | Yes, there is a fault line running north-south through Spokane

VERIFY | Yes, there is a way that Oregon counties could become part of Idaho

VERIFY | Yes, there is a way that Oregon counties could become part of Idaho

VERIFY | No, out-of-state residents can't bring banned semi-automatic guns into Washington state

VERIFY | No, out-of-state residents can't bring banned semi-automatic guns into Washington state

Walmart eliminating plastic bags in Washington state

Walmart eliminating plastic bags in Washington state

Yes, gun violence is the leading cause of death in kids in the U.S.

Yes, gun violence is the leading cause of death in kids in the U.S.

No, the Child Tax Credit is not going away

No, the Child Tax Credit is not going away

Yes, the first paramedics in the U.S. were Black men

Yes, the first paramedics in the U.S. were Black men

VERIFY: No, a Washington bill would not put people in jail for failing to vote

VERIFY: No, a Washington bill would not put people in jail for failing to vote

VERIFY: No, police did not need a warrant to search the University of Idaho murder suspect's trash

VERIFY: No, police did not need a warrant to search the University of Idaho murder suspect's trash

VERIFY: Washington Carbon Fee, School Zone Cameras, and PTO

VERIFY: Washington Carbon Fee, School Zone Cameras, and PTO

VERIFY: Yes, sick time can be combined with PTO in Washington

VERIFY: Yes, sick time can be combined with PTO in Washington

Verify: What is the history of Russian prisoner swaps?

Verify: What is the history of Russian prisoner swaps?

VERIFY: Is there an Amazon Job scam?

VERIFY: Is there an Amazon Job scam?

VERIFY: No, Washington is not adding an additional 46-cent gas tax in 2023

VERIFY: No, Washington is not adding an additional 46-cent gas tax in 2023

VERIFY: Why do some results on Election Day take longer than others?

VERIFY: Why do some results on Election Day take longer than others?

VERIFY: Yes, you have to pay speed zone camera tickets in Spokane

VERIFY: Yes, you have to pay speed zone camera tickets in Spokane

VERIFY: Political claim about an 'IRS larger than the Pentagon' needs context

VERIFY: Political claim about an 'IRS larger than the Pentagon' needs context

Yes, the Limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver is available to people not currently working

Yes, the Limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver is available to people not currently working

Yes, the Spokane County Sheriff does have jurisdiction in the City of Spokane

Yes, the Spokane County Sheriff does have jurisdiction in the City of Spokane

VERIFY: Yes, air conditioners can help filter out wildfire smoke from within your home

VERIFY: Yes, air conditioners can help filter out wildfire smoke from within your home

VERIFY: Yes, there was 0% inflation in July 2022, but inflation is still at 8.5% annually

VERIFY: Yes, there was 0% inflation in July 2022, but inflation is still at 8.5% annually

VERIFY: No, Congress is not considering $300 billion Medicare cut

VERIFY: No, Congress is not considering $300 billion Medicare cut

VERIFY: Yes, face blindness is a real condition

VERIFY: Yes, face blindness is a real condition

VERIFY: Yes, vaccinated people can give blood without issues

VERIFY: Yes, vaccinated people can give blood without issues

No, Washington won't forcibly quarantine those with COVID or unvaccinated | VERIFY

No, Washington won't forcibly quarantine those with COVID or unvaccinated | VERIFY

VERIFY: No, the Spokane Police Department isn't set to lose jobs due to a city council ordinance

VERIFY: No, the Spokane Police Department isn't set to lose jobs due to a city council ordinance

Yes, rent control is illegal in Washington

Yes, rent control is illegal in Washington

Yes, North Idaho has not seen any heat-related deaths so far

Yes, North Idaho has not seen any heat-related deaths so far

VERIFY: WA plastic bag ban does not go into effect Friday

VERIFY: WA plastic bag ban does not go into effect Friday

VERIFY: You likely won't be asked for proof of vaccination in Spokane County

VERIFY: You likely won't be asked for proof of vaccination in Spokane County

VERIFY: Can the COVID-19 vaccine cause a positive test?

VERIFY: Can the COVID-19 vaccine cause a positive test?

VERIFY: Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I already beat the virus?

VERIFY: Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I already beat the virus?

VERIFY: Can you get your two COVID-19 shots from different vaccines?

VERIFY: Can you get your two COVID-19 shots from different vaccines?

VERIFY: No, people can't see who you voted for in the election

VERIFY: No, people can't see who you voted for in the election

VERIFY: Yes, voting in two states in the same election is illegal

VERIFY: Yes, voting in two states in the same election is illegal

VERIFY: Can landlords force tenants to take down political signs?

VERIFY: Can landlords force tenants to take down political signs?

VERIFY: No, adding an additional stamp to your absentee or mail-in ballot won’t make USPS process it

VERIFY: No, adding an additional stamp to your absentee or mail-in ballot won’t make USPS process it

VERIFY: Spokane County processes mail-in ballots as they arrive, not all at once

VERIFY: Spokane County processes mail-in ballots as they arrive, not all at once

VERIFY: Can mosquitoes spread COVID-19?

VERIFY: Can mosquitoes spread COVID-19?

VERIFY: The president cannot withhold funds from schools that don't reopen in the fall

VERIFY: The president cannot withhold funds from schools that don't reopen in the fall

VERIFY: Spokane County can't track every coronavirus recovery. Here's why

VERIFY: Spokane County can't track every coronavirus recovery. Here's why

VERIFY: Is the Washington/Idaho border closing?

VERIFY: Is the Washington/Idaho border closing?

VERIFY: Spokane dog tests positive for rare, contagious disease

VERIFY: Spokane dog tests positive for rare, contagious disease

Verify: Is Spokane's road deicer harmful to animals?

Verify: Is Spokane's road deicer harmful to animals?

Verify: Are Spokane shelters charging fees?

Verify: Are Spokane shelters charging fees?

Verify: Do you have to yield to J-walking pedestrians?

Verify: Do you have to yield to J-walking pedestrians?

Verify: Is Washington ditching daylight saving time?

Verify: Is Washington ditching daylight saving time?

VERIFY: Are Avista’s smart meters a fire hazard?

VERIFY: Are Avista’s smart meters a fire hazard?

Verify: Are calico cats always female? Are orange cats always male?

Verify: Are calico cats always female? Are orange cats always male?

VERIFY: Can a state split into two states?

VERIFY: Can a state split into two states?

VERIFY: Is it safe to fly during the shutdown?

VERIFY: Is it safe to fly during the shutdown?

VERIFY: Why did gas prices increase around Election Day?

VERIFY: Why did gas prices increase around Election Day?

VERIFY: County commissioner salary increases

VERIFY: County commissioner salary increases

Verify: What are safe, alternative ways to view the eclipse?

Verify: What are safe, alternative ways to view the eclipse?