Olympic champions headline Stars on Ice tour stop in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Olympic champions from the 2026 Winter Olympics will perform at Numerica Veterans Arena on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. as part of the Stars on Ice tour.
Spokane sees fewer people entering homeless services
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane’s annual comprehensive look at homelessness shows improvements this year, with fewer people entering the homeless system. The report found an 11% decrease in people accessing homeless services. More than 6,000 people were in Spokane’s homeless system this year, but there was a...
Spokane County Interstate Fair celebrating new Highland calf, Clover, with diaper drive for local...
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash — You have the chance to win free admission to the 2026 Spokane County Interstate Fair -- and shower a new baby. Cedar, the 2023 Spokane County Interstate Fair mascot, gave birth to Clover March 3rd. Clover will be this year's fair mascot. To celebrate Clover and the 75th anniversary of the fair,...
Washington Weather Alert: Widespread Rain Expands by Friday Across Inland Northwest
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, WA – A warming trend will push temperatures into the 60s and 70s over the next 48 hours, but a surge of widespread rain by Friday could disrupt travel and outdoor plans across the Inland Northwest....
Spokane’s Pig Out in the Park says goodbye after 44 years
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane's 'Pig Out In The Park' is saying goodbye after 44 years. The organizer of the event, Bill Burke, made an announcement on the event's website that 2025 was the last year the event would take place. According to the website, Burke and other organizers have...
A man imprisoned for nearly 30 years for a Spokane murder could be released...
Thirty years ago, Travis Comeslast shot a 20-year-old man in the head and robbed his wife in front of the couple's young daughter in north Spokane. Now, the 50-year-old convicted killer, who is almost 30 years into a 46-year prison sentence, could have the rest of his sentence reduced or eliminated.
Former employee’s rampage ends in arrest after damage at Spokane business
SPOKANE, Wash. – A former employee is facing charges after allegedly causing thousands of dollars in damage during a chaotic confrontation at a Spokane business Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release, deputies with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:30 p.m. on March 16, 2026, to reports...
Main Avenue construction causes lane closures downtown
SPOKANE, Wash. — Drivers should prepare for traffic disruptions on Main Avenue downtown as crews begin a two-month construction project to repair the front of River Park Square. The construction will close parking on the north side of Main Avenue from Lincoln to Post streets until mid-May. Two of...
Around the Sound: Local pub hosts St. Patrick’s Day festivities
Shawn O’Donnell’s Irish Pub is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival, and KIRO 7 stopped by to join in the festivities. The locally owned Irish restaurant and pub has locations in Everett, Seattle (Fremont & Pioneer Square), Skagit Valley, and Spokane. There’s also a pub in...
Urbanism and affordable housing at Spokane City Council
Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about. Some things that stick out to us this week include:
