Spokane WA

Thousands are allowed to return home for the first time since the complex fire started. Many of them found that their homes and possessions were destroyed.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, after more than a week of closures, State Route 291 has reopened between Spokane and Suncrest. The highway had been closed between Assembly Street and 7 Mile Road, and between Rutter Parkway and Swenson Road due to the Spokane Complex Fires. According...

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SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane family recovered a wedding ring from the ashes of their home after it was destroyed by the Old Trails Fire, finding a priceless piece of family history in the rubble. Mike and Jaylinn were not home when the Old Trails Fire (part of the...

From a psychological standpoint, Spokane is in shock. Just over a week since the three fires in the Spokane Complex ignited Aug. 1 and burned more than 900 structures, adrenaline may be the driving factor keeping Spokane residents on their feet. But if it hasn't already, the grief will come.

Officials in Spokane are warning returning residents to take precautions against toxic ash, unstable structures and utility hazards as select wildfire evacuation zones begin to reopen.

SPOKANE, Wash. — A shooting in the Garland District during the early morning hours of August 9th left one man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, though he has since been upgraded to stable condition, Spokane Police said in a release. Investigators said an argument led to the shooting near 800...

Seattle Humane Society is providing assistance to shelters in Spokane to help aid with animals displaced by wildfires in the area. The group traveled to Spokane on Thursday afternoon to drop off supplies and brought 44 cats and five dogs back to help open space for Spokane-area shelters that are taking in pets and anim

Red Flag Warnings are in effect for much of the Inland Northwest until 11 p.m. Saturday night. Avoid activities that may cause sparks, such as yard work or even tossing lit cigarette butts.

SPOKANE, Wash. – Officials with Spokane County Emergency Management (SCEM) announced on Saturday that the Disaster Assistance Center at Shadle Park High School will be extending its days of operation to continue supporting those impacted by the Spokane Area Fires. The center will continue to operate on Monday, Tuesday.