GAP+ program guarantees Whitworth University admission for hundreds of Spokane Public Schools students
SPOKANE, Wash. — Whitworth University announced that it has signed an agreement with Spokane Public Schools to provide hundreds of students access to the university's Guaranteed Admissions & Aid Program (GAP+). The agreement will provide students at Ferris, Lewis & Clark, North Central, Rogers, Shadle Park, The...
Anti-ICE billboards spark debate in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Three billboards with anti-immigration enforcement messages have appeared across Spokane, sparking debate in the community.
Body recovered from Spokane River near university district
SPOKANE, Wash. - A body was recovered from the Spokane River on Monday. Officer Daniel Strassenberg tells NonStop Local reports were made of what appeared to be a body in the water in the area of 600 E Front Street. Police and fire crews responded and recovered the body. At...
Spokane mayor proposes ordinance prohibiting use of private property for detention facilities in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is proposing an interim emergency ordinance that would prohibit using private properties as detention facilities in the city. The City said the ordinance would restrict private property owners from leasing to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs...
In Conversation with Inland Empire Legal Aid
Q&A with Cindy Johnson, Executive Director; Charity Rotinski, Program Coordinator; and Torrance Montgomery, Program Assistant. Q. Tell us a bit about the history of your organization. What is your organization’s philosophy? Why do you do what you do?. At Inland Empire Legal Aid (formerly Spokane County Bar Volunteer...
❄️Winter is back! Rain turning to snow in the valleys for Tuesday morning –...
Monday's rain is turning into Tuesday morning's snow! Up to 1" of snow is possible around the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene area through Tuesday morning.
Bill Burr added to the 2026 Great Outdoors Comedy Festival lineup
SPOKANE, Wash -- Get ready for another summer of laughs in the Lilac City.
Washington Ecology orders Spokane County, city to come up with plan to provide clean...
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — On a cloudy and rainy day, John Hancock's home north of Airway Heights is a quiet spot with a beautiful view of the creek below. But his property's also brought some heartaches when it comes to PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. “The first test...
SCSO Sheriff among several speaking out against bill to change their offices
Senate Bill 5974, passed the Senate floor session and is headed to the Washington House of Representatives. Ahead of those pivotal votes, Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels is sharing concerns with the community.
Spokane Valley business fire extinguished, cause under investigation
UPDATE: February 15 at 3:20 p.m. According to Battalion Chief Chris Cornelius, crews responding to the fire saw a column of smoke from Glass Co. Auto Glass in the 130 block of S Howe Rd. The fire has been extinguished but not before the business sustained significant damage. The firefighting...

















