Spokane WA

Fresh produce distributor Charlie’s Produce has broken ground on a new, 66,000-square-foot facility in Spokane, Washington, to enhance its regional distribution network in the western U.S. The new building, expected to be completed in April 2027, will include 56,000 square feet of warehouse house and 10,000 square feet of...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash.— A 2025 Spokane Valley Fire Department report handled its busiest year yet as growth in the Spokane Valley area increased overall demand. The report said crews responded to 25,393 calls in 2025. That was about five percent higher than 2024. It also said Spokane Valley made up about 85% of the department’s total call volume.

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — Newly-released records show a dramatic spike in drug-related incidents at the Airway Heights Corrections Center. Last month alone, the center reported nearly 90 incidents. That’s more than triple the typical monthly average. Right now, the Washington Department of Corrections is investigating what caused the...

SPOKANE, Wash. — A 39-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pointing a gun at two police officers during an arrest attempt in North Spokane. Jesse S. Johnson was sentenced April 17 in Spokane County Superior Court under Washington’s three-strike law. A...

SPOKANE, Wash. — A 33-year-old man was charged in connection with alleged incidents at Northern Quest Casino and Resort and had a trial set for May. According to the documents, Jeremiah Villegas was accused of using a device in 2025 to affect coin pusher slot machines at the casino. During a nine-day period in August and September, casino cameras reportedly showed him...

KALIPELL, Mont. — A four-time convicted felon was arrested in Montana this week after allegedly pointing a loaded handgun at three people and threatening to kill them during a domestic violence incident on Spokane’s West Plains last month, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Conner J....

SPOKANE, Wash. — A domestic violence investigation on the West Plains led detectives to Kalispell, Montana, where 31-year-old Conner J. Hays was arrested and brought back to Spokane County, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said in a release. According to the sheriff’s office, Hays was at a home...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Live Nation is presenting "Summer of Live," a celebration of live music, offering $30 tickets to over 4,000 shows across the U.S. and Canada for one week. "Summer of Live" features venues and artists of all sizes, styles and genres. Kesha, Kid Cudi, Luke Bryan, Goo Goo Dolls, 5 Seconds of Summer and The Fray are just a few of the artists...

SPOKANE, Wash. — A city announcement said Finch Arboretum will host a free Arbor Day celebration on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A ceremony with Mayor Lisa Brown is set for 1 p.m. to mark Spokane’s 23rd year as a Tree City USA and open the revitalized Touch and See Nature Trail at the arboretum.

Mt. Spokane High School used a mock crash to show students what impaired driving can do as prom weekend approached.