Spokane WA

Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about. Some things that stick out to us this week include:

SPOKANE, Wash- A box truck is currently stuck underneath the train underpass near the intersection of Stevens and 1st.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) knocked down a small brush fire that broke out on East Mission Avenue on Monday afternoon, according to the fire department. SVFD said the fire was around 60 feet by 60 feet in size, and started at the base of a power pole.

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – City leaders in Airway Heights will be accepting two grants to improve courts and protect police officers. Airway Heights is receiving $17,000 to the city’s municipal state court to reimburse eligible public defense costs for charges such as simple drug possession and drug use.

Opening statements are expected to be given Monday in the trial against a former Spokane County Sheriff's Office sergeant.

Spokane, Wash. — Spokane City Council could create the Spokane Native Advisory as soon as tomorrow. The proposal would give urban Indigenous residents a formal voice in Spokane city government. City information showed that 25,000 residents identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native and that many lived in urban par

A major boating and marine supplies retailer, West Marine, is closing five of its Washington stores after filing for bankruptcy last month.

SPOKANE VALLEY - The Spokane Valley Farmers Market has moved to the Scale House Market at The Quarry for the next two years.

SPOKANE, Wash. - A Fire Weather Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the Spokane area and surrounding regions, beginning Sunday at 10:51 a.m. through Tuesday at 11:00 p.m. The affected areas, according to NWS are:. Okanogan Valley (Zone 703) Methow Valley (Zone 704) Foothills of...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (TMX) - A Washington man is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly throwing and hitting a puppy in front of witnesses because it defecated in the house. The Spokane Valley Police Department said deputies and a Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) officer responded at aro