Spokane WA

POST FALLS, Idaho -- A viral mystery causing concern in the Post Falls area has been solved.

The worst of the winds has passed, but strong gusts that are still capable of causing damage are ongoing. A High Wind Warning remains in effect.

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The City of Spokane, Spokane County, and Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) have reached a deal to transition and fund emergency dispatch services over the next three years. The agreement comes six months after SREC notified the city it would end dispatch services for the...

An elevator storage building in Latah has collapsed. The Washington State Department of Transportation East reports the elevator is right next to SR 27. No road closures were put in place as of Wednesday morning.

FERNAN, Idaho – A windstorm caused a tree to fall on a home in the Village of Fernan, leading to the tragic death of a 55-year-old resident while several others were trapped inside. Cheri Koch, a resident of the Village of Fernan, recounted the morning’s events. “We heard...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Several schools across the Inland Northwest are either closed or will be delayed on Wednesday, December 17 due to the strong winds. Below is a list of the closures and delays so far Wednesday morning. Spokane Public Schools: 2-Hour Delay. Coeur d'Alene Public Schools: Closed. Post...

SPOKANE, WA — Avista crews are continuing assessment and restoration efforts across the Inland Northwest after a powerful windstorm caused widespread power outages early Wednesday morning. As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, approximately 71,600 Avista electric customers were

All bands start somewhere. Typically, that’s someone’s living room, basement or garage. But quickly, they outgrow the space, needing somewhere to let loose and — most importantly — be loud. After working an unfulfilling job in IT for years to provide for his family, Charlie Lindsley...

SPOKANE, Wash - Part of the beauty of Spokane's south hill neighborhood is the abundance of ponderosa pine trees. That's also what puts this area at risk during Spokane windstorms.

POST FALLS, Idaho – An alligator sighting in the Spokane River near Kiwanis Park had social media buzzing, with many speculating it was a dead pet. The sighting was reported to 911, raising concerns in the community. However, Post Falls Police credited Avista Utilities for solving the mystery. Avista...