Spokane WA

SPOKANE, Wash. — A wildfire is currently burning along Interstate 90 between the eastbound Tyler exit and the westbound Medical Lake exit. Drivers in the area should use caution and be prepared for possible traffic impacts, reduced visibility from smoke and emergency response activity. Limited information is available

Expect a warm but pleasant Friday before a the weekend brings gusty winds and fire weather concerns to parts of the Inland Northwest on Saturday.

In April, Spokane police arrested a man for grabbing a woman by the neck and pushing her to the ground. A neighbor had called 911 worried that the yelling next door was a domestic violence situation, and the woman told an officer through tears that she was sick of her boyfriend putting his hands on her, according to th

Spokane County — The Upriver Fire left one person dead and 15 families without homes, with the effects expected to last for years. As some evacuation zones reopened, NonStop Local spoke with people in Spokane County's Northwood neighborhood who were trying to process what happened and begin recovery. Jon...

SPOKANE, Wash. — NonStop Local was escorted behind Level 3 evacuation lines to get a look at some of the damage to property, including several of the estimated 15 homes that Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said were damaged earlier this week. Washington Department of Natural Resources representative Ryan...

Is there anything better than a scenic summer drive that leads to a plate of incredible food? I’ve been mapping out some adventures across Washington, and my focus has been entirely on finding the most authentic, soulful Italian kitchens. I’m so excited to share these twelve spots with you,...

SPOKANE, Wash. - The YMCA of the Inland Northwest announced it would waive the fee for its day passes to anyone who had been evacuated for the Upriver Fire or lost their homes. At least 12 homes have been destroyed in the fire, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

SPOKANE, Wash. — 3rd Avenue was closed for about an hour on Wednesday after a car rolled over near Perry. Just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the Spokane Police Department (SPD) received a call regarding a vehicle rollover near 3rd Avenue and Perry. Witnesses reported that the vehicle was...

SPOKANE — Northwoods community residents returning to their properties after the Upriver Fire are finding a red or pink residue on roads, roofs, vehicles, and fences. That residue is aerial fire retardant — a fertilizer-based product dropped by aircraft to slow the wildfire's spread.

"We have lost some structures. We don’t have an exact number right now."