Beat the heat in Spokane this summer with these sweet treats
Let’s face it, heading back to school in Spokane can be hot. While dorm life has its perks, having air conditioning in your room is usually not one of them. While there are many creative ways to beat the heat, sometimes it’s good to go back to the basics and grab ice cream or a milkshake to cool off. But after a...
Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Spokane buyers
Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Spokane buyers. Redfin Real Estate economists say the recent dip in mortgage rates gives serious house hunters a window of opportunity to lock in a lower monthly housing payment. The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 6.57% on August 4th...
One killed in crash on Highway 2 near Spokane Tribe Casino
UPDATE: Cheney man killed in crash near Spokane Tribe Casino
Spokane Food Programs Face Shortages as School Year Begins
Spokane, WA – Two of Spokane’s key food assistance programs are coming up short—just as many families prepare for the new school year. Bite2Go, operated by Second Harvest, provides weekend food kits to thousands of students identified as food insecure. Last year, a one-time grant helped the program run through the...
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after crash into tree in Spokane, police say
SPOKANE, Wash. – A motorcyclist has life-threatening injuries after crashing into a tree Wednesday afternoon in Spokane. According to the Spokane Police Department (SPD), officers responded around 12:30 p.m. to the area of Assembly Street and Northwest Boulevard following a report of a motorcycle crash. The rider was...
Gonzaga climate institute director breaks down risks of repealing climate change finding
Gonzaga Climate Institute Director Brian Henning joined the Pulse to share his thoughts on why the Environmental Protection Agency would be making a mistake if it followed through with its promise to walk back a landmark 2009 decision known as the endangerment finding. That finding underpins the federal effort to...
City of Spokane hosts survey on climate change
SPOKANE, Wash. – The City of Spokane has launched an online survey for residents to share goals for combatting local effects of climate change. The survey was announced Thursday in a joint social media post from the city and mayor’s office. Climate protections and regulations have taken center...
Idaho Transportation Department starting four-year I-90 widening project on Monday
KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho -- Starting Monday, drivers should expect delays along I-90 between Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene.
‘Safe and Welcome in Spokane’ policy faces pushback over taxpayer, budget impact
(The Center Square) – Conservatives on the Spokane City Council called the proposal “performative at best” on Tuesday amid a plan from the majority to ban immigration agents from certain parts of town. If approved, the “Safe and Welcome in Spokane” proposal would allow the city to...
NEWS BRIEFS: Spokane Regional Health District expands opioid treatment hours
The Spokane Regional Health District decided to extend the hours of operation of its Treatment Services Clinic. Starting Aug. 4, the county's opioid treatment clinic is open from 5:15 am to 1:15 pm (it previously ran until 11:45 am), a change requested by the Board of Health in June, based on community and client...