Adams Elementary rebuild kicks off with Together Spokane funding
Superintendent Adam Swinyard shared details about the planning process. Together Spokane Initiative beneficiaries explain timeline for new funds.
Spokane SNAP relaunches ‘Cuisine for Clients’ to support families facing food insecurity
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) announced Wednesday that it has relaunched "Cuisine for Clients," a community-powered initiative that aims to support local restaurants in providing meals for families and seniors who are facing food insecurity. Originally launched during the height of the...
That big white dome you can see from most parts of the city all...
It’s no surprise that even the earliest Spokanites looking for something to do in the wintertime would settle on Mount Spokane as their obvious choice. After all, you can see its white-capped peak from just about anywhere down in the Spokane River valley. In the late-1930s, locals had installed rope tows and hosted...
Community reacts to sound cannon proposal by police
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane City Council is considering a proposal from the Spokane Police Department to acquire sound cannons. These devices are intended for public safety communication, emergency response and lawful notifications. The proposed sound cannons would cost the city more than $88,000. The devices can...
What to do with your pennies now that the U.S. Mint stopped making them
SPOKANE, Wash. — Your penny jar just became a piece of history. After more than two centuries, the U.S. Mint officially pressed its last penny on Wednesday, but before you rush to the bank to cash in rolls of Lincoln cents, here's what you need to know about what to do with the copper coins cluttering your car console.
Fresh Soul to serve 500 free Thanksgiving meals in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Fresh Soul, in collaboration with the Spokane Eastside Reunion Association (SERA), will serve 500 free Thanksgiving dinners to members of the community this year. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. on November 27 at Fresh Soul on East 5th Avenue in Spokane. It's open to all...
Spokane Salon owner’s lawsuit against the City and Catholic Charities headed to Federal Court
SPOKANE, Wash. – The owner of a local salon filed a lawsuit against the City of Spokane and Catholic Charities earlier this year, citing a number of complaints including “nuisance properties.”. The Compliant highlights years of interactions between the occupants of Catholic Charities housing buildings and Urbanna...
House fire near Underhill Park displaces two adults
SPOKANE, Wash. — Firefighters are responding to a structure fire near East 5th Avenue and South Nelson Street.
Spokane Fire Department tackles East Fifth Avenue blaze
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to a structure fire at 2807 East 5th Avenue on Thursday evening. The fire was reported around 4 p.m., and upon arrival, firefighters found the upstairs of the small home actively burning. SFD officials confirmed that the fire was knocked...
Scratch-Made on Monroe: Kindred Public House Gives Spokane a New Neighborhood Hub
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Spokane’s North Monroe has a new anchor, and neighbors are already filing in. Kindred Public House, from the team behind Cascadia Public House, opened in September with elevated bar fare, a full cocktail program, and a come-as-you-are vibe. Operating daily...

















