Loading dock proposal for non-motorized vehicles on Spokane River
A request is under consideration to build a loading dock along the Spokane River for non-motorized vehicles. The proposal comes from GVD Commercial, the owners of the Ruby River Hotel on North Division.
Spokane and county given two weeks to create PFAS water distribution plan
SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane and Spokane County are under pressure from the state to help people with PFAS contaminated wells in the West Plains.
Lilac City Voices members sing their hearts out for Valentine’s Day
SPOKANE, Wash. — Lilac City Voices is kicking off Valentine's Day weekend on a high note – and it’s part of a longstanding tradition.
Spokane rallies around Haitian community
Spend more than a moment with Spokane’s Haitian population — about 500 people — and you’ll find folks who are in many ways just like everyone else here. They work hard. They pay taxes. They explore opportunities. They attend church. They’re proud of who they are.
Spokane Man, Woman, Jailed in Shocking Death of Daughter
The girl was held captive and abused until she died
Love Local: Valentine’s Day Specials in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Love is in the air all throughout Spokane, and if you’re in need of a special gift this Valentine’s Day weekend, look no further than a local business. New Love Coffee is kicking off the specials with an anniversary celebration. This Friday, the coffee...
Spokane, WA Weather Alert: 7 Inches Snow On I-90 Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, Washington – Periods of snow and mixed precipitation are expected across the Inland Northwest through midweek, impacting mountain travel and possibly valley floors. According to the National...
Washington Woman Comes Home Only To Find A Furry Visitor She’s Never Seen Before
Emily Stepp returned home ready to relax after a long day when a sudden flash of fur zipped past her feet. At first, she thought it might be one of her cats, Zuko or Mew, but both were safely inside. Then her eyes fell on a stranger: a thin, scruffy...
Avista to start drawdown of Lake Spokane reservoir
TUMTUM, Wash. — Avista will start drawing down of Lake Spokane next week to help control invasive aquatic weeds and prepare for lakeshore construction projects. The drawdown is dependent on precipitation and river flows, Avista says, but operators expect to lower the reservoir created by Long Lake Dam a foot per day....
What’s coming in Spokane’s bike and active transportation infrastructure in 2026
Overall, 2026 is shaping up to be a good year when it comes to active transportation infrastructure that benefits us all, whether you ride two wheels or four. A river crossing for Children of the Sun and an extension of a Sunset Highway path are on the books for construction in 2026, and this columnist/cyclist is...
