Remembering Tom Phillips: A Champion of Golf, Integrity, and Generosity
The region’s golf community lost one of its true gentlemen with the passing of Tom Phillips on March 13, 2026. He was 72. Tom was an accomplished competitor, a passionate supporter of amateur golf, and, above all, a man whose character left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Back to Our Roots Model Horse Show brings a niche interest into the spotlight...
A group of about 20 model horse enthusiasts is gathering this weekend at Spokane’s Sans Souci West mobile home park clubhouse for Back to Our Roots, a model horse show hosted by Debbie Talbott, founder of Lilac City Live Model Horse Shows. In 1950, the company Breyer Animal Creations...
Spokane record store opens late after attempted break-in
SPOKANE, Wash. — A longtime record store on North Monroe Street opened late after an attempted break-in damaged its front entrance. 4,000 Holes Record Store said the damage was shown in photos posted on social media. The pictures showed broken glass at the store entrance. The Spokane business said...
Lutheran women’s group to hold 35th biennial convention in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Women from Washington, Alaska, and parts of Idaho will gather in Spokane next month for the 35th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) Washington-Alaska District, with the theme Here I Am, Send Me!
Westbound I-90 blocked in downtown Spokane due to law enforcement activity
SPOKANE, Wash. – Westbound I-90 is fully blocked in downtown Spokane due to law enforcement activity, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). It said the bridge was blocked at Latah Creek Bridge. “Expect long delays and seek alternate routes,” WSDOT said.
Spokane Valley woman arrested for distributing methamphetamine
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - A 43-year-old woman was arrested in Spokane Valley on Thursday, June 18 after law enforcement seized methamphetamine, cash and scales from her residence, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). The woman was identified as Sarah M. Langford. More than 142 grams of methamphetamine
Spokane County deputies locate missing endangered 15-year-old west of Fairchild
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Spokane County sheriff’s deputies are looking for a 15-year-old missing and endangered runaway. The Sheriff’s Office said Adrian J. Cooper was last seen around 11 a.m. on Thursday and is believed to be on foot. His parents reported he left their home near S. Brooks Road and W. Bannock Avenue wes
Spokane Felony Domestic Violence Cases Quietly Dumped As Survivors Scramble For Safety
Felony domestic violence suspects in Spokane County are increasingly walking away without charges, as prosecutors quietly decline more cases and send some people back out the door. Detectives and victim advocates say they have been forced to triage the worst of the worst while survivors race to find shelter beds and la
Teenage murder suspect wanted in deadly 2025 Gresham shooting case caught in Spokane, WA
GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — The teenager accused of murdering another young man in Gresham’s Vance Park back in January of 2025 was caught earlier this week in Spokane, Washington, police officials said. Camerino Vides is being held pending extradition back to Oregon. He was taken into custody on...
360: Data center counterpoints
NonStop Local's Sean Owsley examines a different perspective on the topic of data centers. The high-tech computing facilities have been the subject of heated local debate for weeks, after Avista began exploring the possibility of bringing a large facility to the Spokane area.
