Vecchio and Pirate Boys finish third at state golf competition
LIBERTY LAKE–Pomeroy Junior Vinny Vecchio, as well as the Pirate team of Vecchio, Grayson Slaybaugh and Cayle Mullins, finished in third place at the Washington Class 1B Boys State Golf Tournament at Meadowood Golf Course here May 19-20. Vecchio came in third place with a two-day total of 161,...
Jonathan Tilley has made a name for himself in Spokane’s comedy scene — but...
If you’ve not met Jonathan Tilley at a local comedy show, chances are you’ve at least heard him. “He’s at everything,” says local comedian Chris Jessop. “And he has this iconic laugh. You can’t miss it.”. Tilley gets around. He’s admittedly at a comedy...
Hail, heavy rain and 60mph winds possible as storms move in Thursday
Hot temps continue; Isolated severe thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon across the Inland Northwest. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Thursday afternoon with an approaching cold front system. This will bring cooler weather by the weekend.
Spokane Valley paper mill discusses safety protocols
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Nonstop Local reached out to the Inland Empire Paper Company (IEPC) for perspective on the tragic implosion in Longview that happened on Tuesday. IEPC is owned by Cowles, parent company of Nonstop Local. IEPC's environment manager Ben Carleton said safety remained a daily focus at...
Ferris High School seniors win 2nd at the international STEM competition
SPOKANE, Wash. – Two Ferris High School seniors won a second-place category award in Earth and Environmental Science at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Anders Thogerson and Teddy Osborne were awarded for their project titled “The chemical and structural effects of simulated wildfire smoke on Trit
New osteoporosis detection technology now available in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, and Spokane is leading the way with an all-new diagnostic tool. The Echolight REMS is a tool that measures bone density and health with ultrasound technology. OsteoStrong on Spokane's South Hill is the first center in Washington state to have the...
Stolen metal T.rex statue recovered and returned
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- A metal T. rex statue that was stolen on March 8th from a roundabout at N. Dupont Road and N. Mellon Parkway, has been recovered.
Habitat for Humanity-Spokane launches 25th Blitz Build for affordable homes on June 3
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Habitat for Humanity-Spokane is inviting community members to volunteer and support the 25th annual Blitz Builds, which starts June 3 in Spokane Valley. Blitz Build is a two-week construction effort aimed to bring together volunteers, sponsors, businesses, future homeowners and local leaders to
Man pleads guilty to downtown Spokane arson, sentenced to over five years
SPOKANE, Wash. – The man accused of lighting fires around downtown Spokane last summer was sentenced to 63 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of arson. Chad Horne was arrested by Spokane police in July 2025 as the main suspect believed to be responsible for intentionally setting fires at locations s
21-year-old man arrested in Sunnyside after allegedly shooting man in the head
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - A 21-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shooting a 31-year-old man in the head, according to Sunnyside police. The Sunnyside Police Department (SPD) said in a press release that officers responded to reports of shots fired on May 18 at around 1:45 a.m. where they found a man with an apparent g
