Washington Winter Outlook 2026-27: Seattle Faces Warmer Winter
Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane face a warmer seasonal outlook as strong El Niño conditions persist.
Crash tied up traffic Thursday morning at busy downtown Spokane intersection
SPOKANE, Wash - A crash tied up traffic briefly Thursday morning at a busy downtown Spokane intersection.
Burn restrictions lifted in Spokane County on Friday
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- Burn restrictions in Spokane County are being lifted on Friday.
Trying to solve GU’s bike theft problem, one U-lock at a time
When three bikes were stolen from Gonzaga University senior Molly Young’s garage, the theft quickly became much more than just a missing property report. These bikes serve as crucial transportation to get around town, like for many other students, and retrieving them required an AirTag, a hunt through the Centennial Trail and a helping hand from Spokane police.
Baumgartner and Conroy clash over affordability in 5th District debate
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Ahead of the midterm elections, two candidates vying for Washington's 5th Congressional District seat debated in downtown Spokane on affordability, trade policy and global affairs. Congressman Michael Baumgartner and challenger Carmela Conroy both acknowledged that affordability remains the primary concern for voters in the district,...
Riverside State Park faces lengthy recovery after Spokane Complex Fires
SPOKANE, Wash. — Riverside State Park sustained extensive damage from the Spokane Complex Fires, and park rangers have been assessing the scope of recovery work needed to restore the area.
Coffee chain to close 5 Washington stores as layoffs affect 51 workers
Starbucks is preparing to close five stores in Washington state, affecting dozens of workers as the coffee giant continues restructuring its North American operations. The closures come as the company…
Spokane approves sales tax to fund new Community Safety Campus
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday to approve an ordinance establishing a new 0.1% sales tax and use that tax to fund a new Community Safety Campus and expand mental health response investments.
Local ski areas map out opening plans as snow reaches peaks
SPOKANE, WA — Early snow on mountain peaks had local ski areas looking ahead to the coming season. NonStop Local checked in with ski areas across the Inland Northwest about opening plans and what they expected in the months ahead. At Lookout Pass, crews reported close to five inches...
Zags men’s hoops release 2026-27 television schedule, tip times
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Gonzaga Bulldogs unveiled their full television schedule today, including tip times for all 31 matchups.
