Spokane County ends autopsy contract with Kootenai County coroner
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The Spokane County Medical Examiner (ME) has ended its contract with the Kootenai County Coroner, leaving Kootenai County in a bind for conducting autopsies. Dr. Duke Johnson, Kootenai County Coroner, expressed surprise at the news, noting that the Spokane ME’s Office will no longer perform...
Trailer fire prompts evacuation near West White Road in Medical Lake
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — A trailer was evacuated after a fire fully engulfed the structure Friday near West White Road in Medical Lake. Spokane County Fire Districts 3 and 10 responded to the blaze. The trailer, which is only occupied part-time, was uninhabited at the time of the fire.
Domestic violence incident prompts police standoff in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A heavy police presence has been observed in the 1300 block of South Bettman Road. Corporal Mark Gregory from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) stated that authorities initially responded to a domestic violence incident some time after 6 p.m. on Saturday night. A male suspect “in...
Spokane, WA – 2025 Ran Warm Overall With Below-Normal Precipitation
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, WA – Spokane and nearby inland Northwest communities experienced a warmer-than-normal 2025, paired with below-average precipitation and reduced snowfall, according to annual climate statistics...
Taste Budz Review: Kindred Public House
If you haven’t already heard, there’s a new kid on the block: Kindred Public House. It’s a sister restaurant to Cascadia Public House, and it does not disappoint. Zack and I both ordered the short rib street tacos; they sounded too good to share. Local tortillas made by De Leon’s get stuffed full of tender, juicy...
Registration for Spokane’s 50th annual Bloomsday Race now open
SPOKANE, Wash. — Registration for Spokane's 50th annual Bloomsday Race is now open to the public. While Bloomsday isn't until May, early registration opened at midnight on Jan. 1. Organizers say they have switched registration platforms, so those who have registered in the past will need to create a new account on...
Washington Weather Alert Today: Spokane, WA Faces Freezing Rain, Snow Chances Into Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington — Damp air hangs low over the Inland Northwest as gray clouds press close to rooftops. Pavement stays wet, and the cold feels stubborn. This developing Winter Weather Alert signals a tricky...
Spokane family loses $1,900 to sophisticated phone spoofing scam targeting jail families
SPOKANE, Wash. — A local family lost $1,900 to sophisticated scammers who used phone spoofing technology to impersonate law enforcement officials during their most vulnerable moment. The scam began Monday after the family’s son was arrested during a mental health crisis. Mike and Barbara, who asked that their faces...
Be prepared for a slick morning commute as wintry precipitation moves in
Be prepared for a slick start to the day as roads across the Inland Northwest are icy. The combination of freezing rain/drizzle and the refreezing of slush on untreated roadways has made for slippery conditions. Make sure to allow extra time if you are headed out and slow down your speed.
Animal causes power outage to thousands in Liberty Lake area
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash - An animal knocked out power to thousands of Avista customers in the eastern portion of Spokane County Saturday.
