Republic library lands nearly $10 million in grants for its expansion after Pride flag controversy last year

By: Monica Carrillo-Casas

Outlets: The Spokesman-Review

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Republic Public Library has reached a milestone for its expansion a year after a pride flag controversy.

Earlier this month, the Ferry County town of Republic was awarded a total of $9.3 million for the library’s new community building – $8.3 million from the Department of Commerce and $1 million from mining company Kinross Gold. The 14,000-square-foot multipurpose building will house early learning resources, a community gathering space and a day care center for …

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