5 states hold primaries today. And, Spokane police arrest man connected to wildfire

Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. And, a man has been arrested in connection with a Spokane fire.

<img src='undefined' alt='Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters and media in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue following a march through downtown on Aug. 2, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan.'/><p>Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. And, a man has been arrested in connection with a Spokane fire.</p><p>(Image credit: Scott Olson)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=g-s1-137277' />