Spokane, WA, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Spokane, WA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Spokane cooling mandate could cost landlords millions
(The Center Square) - Spokane landlords could soon face millions of dollars in costs under a proposed mandate that could require them to retrofit tens of thousands of units to provide “adequate cooling.” The Spokane City Council proposed the mandate in April to take effect in 2031 and defined "adequate cooling” as 80 d
Missing Spokane Valley boys found safe
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Update: The missing boys have been found safe.
Road rage incident involving pistol leads to 2 arrests in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Two people were arrested on Saturday, July 4, after law enforcement received a report of a driver brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Deputies with the Spokane Valley Police Department (SVPD) first responded around...
Serial rapist now living in Spokane Valley neighborhood
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash - A serial rapist convicted of sexually abusing several children has moved into a neighborhood in Spokane Valley.
City of Cheney limits irrigation after major well breaks down
CHENEY, Wash. — Cheney's largest water-producing well suffered a mechanical failure this weekend, resulting in an emergency irrigation restriction while repairs take place, the city said in a release. City officials said work to repair the well’s pump drive shaft could take up to three weeks depending on replacement...
Welding accident causes home fire, explosion in Spokane Monday afternoon
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A fire caused an explosion at a home on East Kedlin Avenue in Spokane on Monday afternoon.
Spokane Regional Health District Brings the WIC Program to Maddie’s Place
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Regional Health District’s (SRHD’s) Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) is joining Maddie’s Place to take another step to eliminate health barriers faced by families in recovery. Beginning July 7, WIC will offer services on-site for the families at the recovery nursery caring
Free summer meals available at 34 Spokane Public Schools locations
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools is expanding its summer meals program today by opening of several new locations, bringing the total number of sites to 34 across the district. The expansion aims to reach more families during the critical summer months when school-provided meals are no longer available.
Spokane ER doctor/legislative candidate talks rural health
Dr. Pam Kohlmeier is one of four candidates seeking to replace longtime Spokane legislator Timm Ormsby in the Washington state House of Representatives. Kohlmeier is an emergency room physician. TOMORROW: Natalie Poulson. This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. DN: Pam, why did you decide to run.
