Construction work beginning around Spokane next week
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Three construction projects are beginning in Spokane next week.
$7 million Spokane Valley cross-country venue on track to host Fall 2025 events
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The finish line is in sight for a new multi-million dollar cross-country course in Spokane Valley, but there is still one more hurdle left before it can be used: waiting for the grass to grow. The 46-acre cross-country venue, dubbed The Course, is a project...
17-Time Convicted Felon Busted for Big Spokane Trailer Theft
Spokane County Deputies arrested a 17-time convicted felon Tuesday (July 22) following a report of a suspicious, possibly drunk driver. Tuesday afternoon, around 1:05 PM a Deputy was called to the 12700 block of North Division St. about a man driving a Jeep and towing a large travel trailer. The witness said the man...
Wishing Star Foundation to host 4th annual ‘Scoop There It Is’ ice cream eating...
SPOKANE, Wash — The Wishing Star Foundation, in partnership with Brothers Flooring & Design, announced that it will host the fourth annual "Scoop There It Is" ice cream-eating challenge on Wednesday, July 30. The foundation says the contest is a lively and impactful fundraising event that helps the foundation...
‘As an outsider looking in, we have failed’: Barrientos talks public safety, housing, candidacy
Alejandro Barrientos is one of two candidates vying to represent District 2 on Spokane City Council, which encompasses the areas of the city south of the Spokane River, apart from Peaceful Valley and much downtown. The chief operations officer for the SCAFCO Steel Stud Company is competing with local organizer...
Slightly cooler weekend ahead with partly cloudy skies
Temperatures will hang around the high 80s during the daytime this weekend and start to climb back towards the high 90s during the coming week. Some cloud cover is predicted to hang in the sky through next Friday.
Greenacres Park reopens with new playground, sports courts and splash pad
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - Greenacres Park in Spokane Valley officially reopened with some brand new additions.
Lane closure on I-90 near Liberty Lake following crash
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. – A collision blocking the left lane of Interstate 90 eastbound, near Liberty Lake, is causing traffic delays in the area. The incident occurred around 3:52 p.m. on Friday, near milepost 294. Drivers are advised to steer clear of the area and yield to emergency vehicles....
Spokane Transit Authority launches half-price bus fare program for low-income riders
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Transit Authority approved a pilot program to reduce bus fares for qualified riders. It hopes the program will boost ridership overall and give more people access to public transit.
Spokane County receives $1 million grant for Creekside Elementary School safety improvements
MEAD, Wash. — Students at an elementary school in Mead will soon have an easier and safer walk to school.
