Spokane weather balloon hits plane, showering pilot in glass
A United Airlines flight headed from Denver to Los Angeles was diverted last month after hitting a weather balloon from Spokane, covering the cockpit in glass.
Body of Man Fleeing Spokane Tribal Police Recovered from Spokane River
The man was sought on warrants out of Lincoln and Stevens County, and Minnesota.
Washington Dog Mom Surprises Everyone With An Unexpected Addition To Her Pack
Nala, a tiny kitten, was found alone in a dark alley, vulnerable and without protection. Her fate changed when a compassionate stranger took her to the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service in Spokane, Washington. This abandoned kitten was about to experience a world of love she had never known before.
Spokane’s 911 Center Tests AI for Non-Emergency Screening
Spokane's regional 911 service is seeking the use of an artificial intelligence system that would triage nonemergent Crime Check calls to help dispatchers, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Tuesday. "Anything that is going to make us more efficient, a little more accurate and keep lines open is...
Rising Surveillance: The Controversy Surrounding Flock Cameras
A growing concern is brewing among citizens as Flock cameras are being installed in numerous locations across the valley. These cameras, which utilize an algorithm to scan driver behaviors for “suspicious activity”, are raising questions about privacy and the potential creation of a surveillance state. The cameras...
Spokane Public Schools board awarded Large District Board of the Year for equity leadership
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors has been named the 2025 Large District Board of the Year by the Washington State School Directors' Association.
Oregon-Washington – Multi-State Police Pursuit: Armed Suspect Fled Lowell; Arrested Near Spokane
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lane County, OR – A Lowell man accused of menacing several people with a handgun early Saturday was arrested hours later in Washington state after a multi-agency search, authorities confirmed. According to...
New red light cameras installed at one of Spokane’s busiest intersections
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The City of Spokane installed new automated red light traffic safety cameras at the intersection of E Mission Avenue and N Greene Street. A violation warning period begins Monday, November 24th.
Spokane Valley councilmember faces criticism for Islamophobic Facebook post
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Many community members in Spokane Valley are criticizing Councilmember Jessica Yaeger for a recent Facebook post.
Spokane Valley structure fire causes traffic delays on Trent Avenue
SPOKANE VALLEY — A structure fire early Thursday morning temporarily disrupted traffic on Trent Avenue as firefighters battled flames in a converted basement.

















