Spokane WA

(The Center Square) – Approaching its self-imposed deadline, the Spokane City Council drafted a list of budget priorities on Monday as the dais grapples with another deficit ahead of next year. The Spokane Municipal Code requires officials to place a draft of the priorities on an agenda for the Finance &...

Spokane, Washington – Sweltering sun and a chance for sprinkles could mark a summer shift for Spokane as Tuesday’s high reaches 85°F by afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday, June 24 will start mostly sunny with calm winds and temperatures climbing into the mid-80s by 4 p.m. A slight chance of...

(The Center Square) – The city of Spokane is scrambling to hire certified housing counselors as federal cuts upend a program that prevented over 700 home foreclosures in the area last year. Federal funding typically pays for the counseling services provided by individuals certified by the U.S. Department of Housing...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Hoopfest is a major event for downtown Spokane, drawing large crowds and boosting local businesses. Mark Starr, owner of David’s Pizza, highlighted the unique impact of Hoopfest compared to other weekends. “You have to prepare for it. Yes, it’s going to be busy, but it’s...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley announced Monday that she is taking a short medical leave to focus on her recovery from an undisclosed health issue.

SPOKANE, Wash. — As you and your friends and family start planning your Fourth of July celebrations, make sure your fun is safe and legal!

SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington State Patrol says drivers may see more troopers along a specific stretch of I-90 in Spokane through July 31, a section highlighted as problematic by drivers' cell phone data. "It’s given us that added tool to be in the areas we need to be," said...

SPOKANE, Wash. — A man accused of assaulting a federal agent during his arrest appeared in Spokane's federal courthouse Monday afternoon, where a judge ruled, he will remain in custody until his trial date.

Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can keep track of and fight for the issues you care about. The Human Rights Commission may get more say in changes to the city’s Title 18 code, which is designed to prevent discrimination in employment,...

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- Washington State Patrol says drugs and/or alcohol may have been involved in a crash that sent four people to the hospital near Deer Park.