SWAT, police respond to domestic violence call in Spokane
Law enforcement, including police and SWAT personnel, responded to a residence near Audubon Park on Friday night after receiving a report of domestic violence. A standoff ensued, with an armed suspect refusing to leave a residence.
Spokane faith leaders join immigration protest
SPOKANE, Wash. — About 100 members of Spokane’s faith community gathered at St. John’s Cathedral today for a vigil and protest to support immigrant communities and local religious leaders who traveled to Minnesota to join protests against recent ICE activity. The group MARCH asked faith leaders across...
Spokane’s Lilac Parade route shortened by city decision
SPOKANE, Wash. - As organizers prepare for Spokane's annual Lilac Parade, they are dealing with unwelcome changes that may impact what parade-goers can see and do.
Non-injury crash in Spokane leads to DUI charge
SPOKANE, Wash. – A non-injury collision occurred late on January 22, 2026, involving a private vehicle and a Washington Department of Transportation truck. According to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol, the incident took place at 11 p.m. on I-90 at Division. Jake Burgess, 34, from Colbert, was driving a...
Film set in the Inland Northwest nominated for multiple Oscars, producer reacts
SPOKANE, Wash. — The 96th Academy Awards nominations are creating a buzz in the Inland Northwest, thanks to a film with strong regional ties. "Train Dreams" has been nominated for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Original Song. The independent film was shot with scenes from...
Spokane healthcare providers discuss when to seek medical care
SPOKANE, Wash. – Amid rising illness rates, local healthcare providers are advising residents on when to seek medical care. Dr. Amy Anderson, a family physician at Rockwood Multicare Quail Run Family Medicine, emphasized the importance of using available healthcare resources. "We have excellent triage nurses who can...
Spokane vet saves beloved dog when family couldn’t afford care
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Arbanas family nearly lost their dog Honey on Christmas Day when she needed an emergency C-section they couldn't afford.
This Spokane, WA Breakfast Spot’s Cinnamon Rolls Are Worth the Morning Line
If a bakery scent could tug you out of bed, Chaps Diner and Bakery would be the culprit. Cinnamon rolls glide from the ovens early, frosting melting into warm spirals while a line forms on Cheney Spokane Road. You will wait, but the vintage charm, hefty plates, and steaming coffee...
Administrator of Spokane non-profit indicted on theft, tax-related charges
SPOKANE, Wash – The woman who handled financial affairs for a Spokane non-profit faces federal criminal charges for stealing and not paying taxes to the government. A federal grand jury indicted Mary Ellen Smith for federal program theft and failure to pay employment taxes. She was the administrative director...
People Drive From All Over Washington To Eat At This Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Joint
There’s something magical about discovering a place so unassuming yet so extraordinary that you find yourself plotting return trips before you’ve even finished your meal. The Corral Drive In of Long Beach, Washington, is precisely that kind of culinary treasure – the definition of a hole-in-the-wall that’s worth...
