Spokane WA

The 1940 U.S. Census lists my Dad’s occupation as “Day Laborer” and so he labeled himself all his life, turning aside every opportunity for advancement because he believed himself to be “dumb.” It still makes me furious every time I think of it. My Dad never made it through the fifth grade. He tried hard and it seems...

While record collecting has been an increasingly hot hobby for the past two decades, the Spokane area has long been home to a number of beloved and established shops that have withstood the test of time. In light of more recent trends, these stores have been joined by several newcomers; together the following eight...

SPOKANE, Wash. – The downtown community is gearing up for an exciting weekend with an afternoon of youth and amateur boxing at Brick West. The event will showcase up to 20 bouts featuring fighters from across the region. The event aims to raise funds for Spokane Boxing, an organization...

One of Spokane's most notorious criminals could soon be released from the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island. An Aug. 28 email from the Washington State Department of Social and Health

SPOKANE, Wash. — At the intersection of Northwest Blvd. and Grace Ave., Spokane drivers may notice a construction site. While it looks like any other work zone, the site is in the middle of deconstructing a historic building from the 1920s. The youth mental health nonprofit, Excelsior Wellness, plans...

Spokane, Wash. – Thick haze and lingering wildfire smoke are keeping Spokane under an air quality alert this weekend, with occasional storm chances adding to the unsettled conditions. Temperatures will stay near 90 degrees through Sunday before a slight cooldown next week. According to the National Weather Service,...

SPOKANE, WA – A 29-year-old Idaho fugitive was taken into custody in Spokane on Wednesday evening following a coordinated law enforcement response. According to the Spokane Police Department, detectives with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) acted on

Ensuring safety and enjoyment at this year's fair is a priority for the Spokane Regional Health District. The health district wants attendees to feel secure and savor the food offerings.

SPOKANE — Fair goers eagerly gathered at the Spokane County Fairgrounds for the fair's opening ceremonies despite smoky, hazy conditions caused by regional wildfires affecting air quality this weekend.

MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – Firefighters responded to a brush fire that ignited on Friday night, about one mile west of South Ladd Road and West Fancher Road. According to Teri Bunce, Public Affairs Director with Spokane County Fire District 3, the fire is approximately half an acre in size, burning at a moderate rate in...