City of Spokane plans neighborhood wildfire evacuation drill on April 25
SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane and regional partners will be holding a neighborhood wildfire evacuation drill in the morning of Saturday, April 25. This drill will take place in the Latah-Hangman and Eagle Ridge areas. The city says it will give residents the opportunity to practice wildfire...
Burglary suspects detained following Spokane incident
Multiple suspects detained following commercial burglary incident in Spokane. Officers with the Spokane Police Department detained multiple suspects Tuesday night after a commercial burglary was reported near 6600 North Division Street, just after 9 p.m. K9 units reportedly played a key role in locating and detaining...
Openings: New burrito shop + Native American comfort food popup
Indigenous Eats popups Spokane’s Indigenous Eats will dish up fry bread and other Native American comfort foods at two popup events on Friday and Saturday. The Indigenous Eats trailer will be at the Yakamart from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., April 3, at 111 Fort Road Toppenish. On April 4, it will be at the Medussa Taproom from...
Man arrested in standoff at Zip’s makes first appearance in court
The man arrested on Thursday after a lengthy SWAT standoff at a Spokane Zip's Drive-In made his first appearance in court Monday. Joseph Sutton-Kaley appeared in court facing multiple charges after a SWAT standoff at a Zip's Drive-In. With a history of felonies, he faced an increased bond and prohibitions as police...
2 people arrested at Spokane ‘No Kings’ protest face theft, assault charges
SPOKANE, Wash. — Two people who were arrested on Saturday during a "No Kings" protest in Spokane are facing charges of theft and assault. The two appeared before Spokane County Commissioner Tami Chavez on Tuesday and were released on their own recognizance. Court documents show that 18-year-old Lilian Cantu...
FanFest Canceled Due to Projected Inclement Weather
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Spokane Indians have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's Community FanFest presented by Avista and 103.5 The Game to ensure the field and stadium are at their best for Opening Night. "While we’re disappointed not to gather for FanFest as planned, ensuring the...
Spokane students qualify to attend prestigious science and engineering competition
SPOKANE, Wash. – Eight high school students from Spokane will travel to Arizona in May for the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. The group of students was invited to the competition after presenting at a regional competition, and will present research on topics ranging from the effects...
EWU Students Win 2026 Civic Leadership Awards
Two Eastern Washington University students, Alesia Levchenko and Haylee Simpson, have been named the university’s 2026 Student Civic Leadership Award winners by the Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good. The award honors undergraduates who show exceptional leadership in civic engagement and social...
Washington’s newly signed millionaires’ tax raises concerns for some small businesses
SPOKANE, Wash. — After a tough battle in Olympia, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law one of Washington's most controversial senate bills, commonly known as the "millionaires' tax". The law imposes a 9.9% income tax on people who earn more than $1 million a year.
Spokane City Council invests $3.3M in unified emergency response system
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council signed off on several major items Monday, impacting emergency response and housing. It was a busy night at the Spokane City Council. City leaders approved a series of decisions aimed at long-term growth and public safety. Their biggest investment? A new, unified...

















