Washington Weather Alert Today: Spokane, WA Faces Freezing Rain, Snow Chances Into Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington — Damp air hangs low over the Inland Northwest as gray clouds press close to rooftops. Pavement stays wet, and the cold feels stubborn. This developing Winter Weather Alert signals a tricky...
Spokane family loses $1,900 to sophisticated phone spoofing scam targeting jail families
SPOKANE, Wash. — A local family lost $1,900 to sophisticated scammers who used phone spoofing technology to impersonate law enforcement officials during their most vulnerable moment. The scam began Monday after the family’s son was arrested during a mental health crisis. Mike and Barbara, who asked that their faces...
Be prepared for a slick morning commute as wintry precipitation moves in
Be prepared for a slick start to the day as roads across the Inland Northwest are icy. The combination of freezing rain/drizzle and the refreezing of slush on untreated roadways has made for slippery conditions. Make sure to allow extra time if you are headed out and slow down your speed.
Animal causes power outage to thousands in Liberty Lake area
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash - An animal knocked out power to thousands of Avista customers in the eastern portion of Spokane County Saturday.
Willamette women edge Whitworth 60-59
SPOKANE, Wash. – Despite a career-high 24 points by Addison Gallatin, visiting Willamette escaped with a 60-59 win over Whitworth in the Pirates' Northwest Conference opener on Friday night at the Whitworth Fieldhouse. The Bearcats (4-7 overall, 1-1 NWC) built a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter before Gallatin...
Rollover crash involving child passenger leads to DUI arrest and felony charges in Spokane...
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA. — A Spokane Valley man was arrested early New Year’s Day following a rollover crash that left a juvenile passenger seriously injured and led to a confrontation with witnesses, according to the Spokane Valley
How Murals Contribute to Community and Business Presence
A mural can be more than decoration. For many businesses, it serves as a visual landmark that shapes how customers experience a storefront and remember a location. According to Americans for the Arts and the Project for Public Spaces, murals help transform blank walls into focal points that invite foot traffic,...
When the Process Is Preposteous
We thought putting up a couple manufactured homes — one for the lovely Michelle and me, the other for our grown daughter — on a pretty good-sized chunk of land would be a snap. Man, were we wrong. Among the county (which shall remain nameless) and its permitting...
US-2 & I-90 – Travel Alert: Icy Roads, Bridges Slick (Spokane, WA)
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. I-90 / US-2 – Travel Alert (Spokane, Washington) – Very slick road conditions are impacting travel across the Inland Northwest Friday morning, with ice forming on untreated surfaces. According to the...
The POD: Welcome to the 2026 NEWS Year
Last year, we released an episode about our NEWS Year Resolutions. This year, we decided to set another set of resolutions!. We also reviewed our top coverage from 2025 and got a bit nerdy about the data. Read on!
