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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, Washington – A marginal winter weather pattern may influence Eastern Washington late next week, with limited chances for rain and snow holding near 40 percent. While colder air is expected to...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – The East Valley School District is urging the community to support a new bond measure aimed at replacing outdated school facilities. This would be the first bond passed in 30 years for the district. If the proposed 2026 bond is approved, the district plans to...

SPOKANE, Wash. – SpokAnimal continues to be quarantined as a virus affecting dogs remains active in the facility. Despite ongoing efforts, no diagnosis has been made yet, according to Dori Peck, Director of SpokAnimal. The shelter confirmed that they are working with Washington State University to identify the...

SPOKANE, Wash. — The first Spokane City Council session of 2026 proved to be a busy, both inside the council chambers and outside. Monday night's meeting started with chants from protestors against ICE. While inside, three members of the city council were sworn in: Incumbent Zack Zappone and freshmen...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A couple charged with defrauding an elderly woman out of more than $100,000 pleaded guilty in Spokane County Court. Tyice and Mark Strahl were charged with theft of a vulnerable adult and were arrested in 2022. They are accused of stealing from 85-year-old Loretta Holley. According...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A community workshop hosted by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is set to take place at Frances Scott Elementary on Thursday, January 22 as part of an ongoing series. This month's workshop will dive into landscaping topics, including tree replacement, storm water swales and...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A new ordinance called “Pathways to Eviction Diversion” is on the table in Spokane and could impact both tenants and landlords. If passed, the ordinance would require additional steps before an eviction notice is issued. These steps aim to help renters keep their homes by placing more...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Many are looking to be healthier in 2026 as part of their New Year's Resolution. While it may be easy for those goals to fade away, one MultiCare nutritionist is offering some meals you can make at home to help keep your 2026 health goals on track.

COLBERT, Wash. — Walk into 13-year-old Seton James' room, and you'll see priceless sports memorabilia, proof that dreams really do come true.

The Inland Northwest will not lose a one-of-its-kind train depot. Dairy and miles of wheat farming were at the backbone of Depot Springs in the 1880s, and the railroad breathed life into those industries. Depot Springs later changed its name to Cheney. In the 1920's, Cheney replaced a dilapidated 1880's...