Washington State Patrol to tackle firearm case backlog with new scientists
Olympia, WA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is addressing a growing backlog of firearms cases at its crime labs in Vancouver, Tacoma, Seattle and Spokane. The backlog reached 955 cases as of July 1, 2025, with a current wait time of 379 days, WSP said in a release.
South Hill Village set to rock out at Summer Concert Series this Thursday evening
SPOKANE, Wash. — Looking for Thursday night plans in the Spokane area? South Hill Village might have just the thing for you. South Hill Village is hosting the second of three concerts as part of its Summer Concert Series Thursday, August 7, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Everyone...
Neighbors from across Spokane celebrate community with 42nd annual National Night Out
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Neighbors across Spokane are coming together for a fun-filled evening meant to build community on Tuesday evening.
Driver Arrested After 6-Year-Old Hit, Vehicle Crashes Into Spokane Valley Home
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – A 69-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening for vehicular assault after allegedly driving while impaired, striking a 6-year-old child, and crashing his vehicle into a Spokane Valley home. Deputies with the Spokane County
Spokane Mayor updates law to make streets safer for everyone
SPOKANE, Wash. — Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated "Complete Streets" law Wednesday that requires the city to build streets that work safely for everyone who uses them.
Law enforcement looking for missing indigenous teen in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Washington State Patrol and the Spokane Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating a missing indigenous teen.
Former nurse practitioner Amanda Proctor faces multiple charges in court
SPOKANE, Wash. – Amanda Proctor, a former nurse practitioner, was arraigned today on several serious charges. Proctor is charged with arson in the second degree, malicious mischief, stalking and violation of protection orders. According to charging documents, Proctor set a detached garage on fire at a home where a...
Eastern Washington Weather Alert: Strong Thunderstorms With Hail and Wind Gusts Through Thursday
Spokane, Washington – Scattered thunderstorms rolling across eastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle could turn severe through Thursday, bringing gusty winds, hail, and lightning that could spark fires and cause localized flooding. According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, storms are expected to...
Property crime decreasing within Spokane County and nationwide, according to FBI crime report
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Newly released data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) details more than 14 million criminal offenses nationwide in 2024. The report is known as the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, and more than 16,000 agencies opted into the report, including the Spokane County Sheriff’s...
Crash in Spokane Valley neighborhood injures child, damages Trentwood home
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A crash in the Trentwood neighborhood on Wellesley and Calvin Road occurred just before 8:00 p.m., leaving an 8-year-old boy injured and a house damaged. According to Spokane Valley Police, a man struck the boy on a bicycle near his driveway. The driver then crashed...