U.S. Marshals Arrest Spokane Valley Fugitive Wanted on Child Molestation Charges
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA — A man wanted in connection with multiple felony allegations out of Benton County was arrested Wednesday in Spokane Valley by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force. According
Convicted Spokane murderer may be granted clemency in 1996 killing after serving two-thirds of...
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash — It's now up to Washington Governor Bob Ferguson if a convicted Spokane murderer goes free after serving two-thirds of his sentence. The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 3 to 1 Thursday to grant Travis R. Comeslast, 50, a commutation. The Spokane County Prosecutor's Office says...
Eastern Washington Weather: 60% Rain–Snow Threat Returns to Spokane Sunday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, WA – Drivers across Spokane could encounter slick spots early this morning as rain and snow mix with temperatures hovering near the freezing mark around 32°F. According to the National Weather...
Multiple flights canceled, delayed at Spokane International Airport
Spokane, WASH. -- The late-winter snowstorm in the Pacific Northwest is causing disruptions at airports. 43 flights in and out of Spokane International Airport on Friday were delayed as of 5:30 p.m.
EWU earns rare NSA accreditation
Mar. 13—CHENEY — Eastern Washington University has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations, according to an announcement from the university. The designation comes from the National Security Agency, the federal agency responsible for collecting foreign signals intelligence and...
Snow for the morning commute before warmer temperatures arrive
The cold front that brought the strong winds on Wednesday night primed the atmosphere for snow to fall this morning. Spokane and Coeur d'Alene are under a Winter Weather Advisory with 2-4 inches of snow expected in the area. Be prepared for slick conditions for the morning commute. A transition...
A Few Good Men, Gonzaga is a favorite to make the second weekend again
Rinse and Repeat, Gonzaga won the West Coast Conference autobid. No one thinks the Bulldogs won't make the second weekend from the 3 seed line.
Avista restores power to 86% of customers, though some in North Idaho may be...
SPOKANE, Wash — Crews have been working 'non-stop' to restore power to approximately 61,000 Avista customers originally impacted by Wednesday’s windstorm, the utility company updated Friday. Avista says with the majority of assessments complete, estimated restoration times are now available for most customers. One...
Local military leader calls for community support after KC-135 crash kills 6 US crew...
SPOKANE, Wash. — A retired Air Force colonel is calling on the Spokane community to rally around military families following Thursday’s deadly KC-135 crash over western Iraq. US Central Command confirmed all six American crew members on board were killed. Colonel (Ret) Brian Newberry is the former commander...
Spokane photographer captures the making of Oscar nominated film ‘Train Dreams’
SPOKANE, Wash. — The forests, rivers and rugged terrain of Washington state play a central role in the film Train Dreams. But behind the camera, another story was unfolding. Daniel Schaefer, an IATSE Local 600 stills photographer, documented the production while also helping bring a sense of historical authenticity...

















