Food bank in Airway Heights provides over 100 families with food boxes amidst SNAP...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — Dozens of families received boxes of food on Saturday as local organizations worked to make sure families don’t go hungry during the government shutdown. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were paused on November 1, leaving...
Washington Weather: Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips for Winter Drivers Spokane, Bellingham
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. SEATTLE, Washington – With Thanksgiving travel approaching, Washington officials are urging drivers to prepare vehicles now for snow, ice, and changing road conditions across the state. From Seattle to...
Spokane Residents Invited to Support Local Food Drive at WSU College of Medicine
The WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane has started a food drive to support Second Harvest Inland Northwest. The event runs until December 3, 2025, and requests donations of non-perishable foods such as canned fish, beans, and whole grains.
Jim Gaffigan to bring laughs to Spokane’s Northern Quest next summer
SPOKANE, Wash. — Jim Gaffigan will be performing at Northern Quest Resort & Casino at the BECU Live outdoor stage next summer in Spokane, on June 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., for his "Everything is Wonderful!" tour. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, Nov. 7, at...
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says police issued 83 citations in first week of new...
The Safe and Accessible Spaces ordinance went into effect on October 27. Spokane police issue 83 citations in first week of Safe & Accessible Spaces ordinance.
Intense Debate: Local Eatery Confronts Social Media Uproar Over Alleged Discrimination Claims
KXLY - 10/30/2025 02:56:00 PM. Maddie's Corner Cafe in Spokane, Washington, has recently been at the center of a social media storm. The local restaurant has been facing backlash following a viral TikTok video that accused the establishment of racially discriminatory treatment. Jennifer Hesseltine, the owner of the...
Nordstrom Rack to Open New Location in Spokane, Washington
Nordstrom, Inc. plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Spokane, Washington in fall 2026. The new location will expand the company’s physical footprint and economic impact in Washington state. It currently operates six Nordstrom stores and 12 Nordstrom Rack stores in Washington, generating more than 3,100 jobs statewide.
City of Spokane to host workshops for community development
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane leaders are inviting community members to participate in a series of workshops to help guide city development through its 20-year Comprehensive Plan. The city says community members and planners developed a 20-year vision in early 2025. Now, the city will present an update and ask...
Spokane Residents Invited to Shape City’s Comprehensive Plan for Future Growth
The City of Spokane is seeking public feedback on draft goals and policies for future growth and development. As of October 2025, seven non-technical chapters of the Comprehensive Plan are available for public review. These chapters reflect updates based on legislative requirements, input from the Spokane Plan...
Avista customers in Spangle to experience planned outage this week
SPANGLE, Wash. — Approximately 247 Avista customers in Spangle will experience a planned power outage this week. Avista says the planned outage will start at 10 p.m. on November 6 and end at 5 a.m. on Friday, November 7. During this time, Avista crews will be performing maintenance at...
