2 people arrested at Spokane ‘No Kings’ protest face theft, assault charges
SPOKANE, Wash. — Two people who were arrested on Saturday during a "No Kings" protest in Spokane are facing charges of theft and assault. The two appeared before Spokane County Commissioner Tami Chavez on Tuesday and were released on their own recognizance. Court documents show that 18-year-old Lilian Cantu...
FanFest Canceled Due to Projected Inclement Weather
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Spokane Indians have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's Community FanFest presented by Avista and 103.5 The Game to ensure the field and stadium are at their best for Opening Night. "While we’re disappointed not to gather for FanFest as planned, ensuring the...
Spokane students qualify to attend prestigious science and engineering competition
SPOKANE, Wash. – Eight high school students from Spokane will travel to Arizona in May for the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. The group of students was invited to the competition after presenting at a regional competition, and will present research on topics ranging from the effects...
EWU Students Win 2026 Civic Leadership Awards
Two Eastern Washington University students, Alesia Levchenko and Haylee Simpson, have been named the university’s 2026 Student Civic Leadership Award winners by the Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good. The award honors undergraduates who show exceptional leadership in civic engagement and social...
Washington’s newly signed millionaires’ tax raises concerns for some small businesses
SPOKANE, Wash. — After a tough battle in Olympia, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law one of Washington's most controversial senate bills, commonly known as the "millionaires' tax". The law imposes a 9.9% income tax on people who earn more than $1 million a year.
Spokane City Council invests $3.3M in unified emergency response system
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council signed off on several major items Monday, impacting emergency response and housing. It was a busy night at the Spokane City Council. City leaders approved a series of decisions aimed at long-term growth and public safety. Their biggest investment? A new, unified...
Spokane to add four Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons
SPOKANE, Wash. — Four new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB) will be added in Spokane as the city rolls out the Arterial Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons project, a "citywide initiative to improve pedestrian safety on high-traffic arterial roads," according to the press release. PHB's, according to the U.S. Department of...
Spokane may need to hire dozens of public defenders
SPOKANE, WA – Spokane officials warned Monday that the city may need to triple the size of the Public Defender’s Office by 2036 to comply with unfunded mandates imposed by the state’s high court. The Washington Supreme
Spokane teen charged with murdering stranger pleads not guilty
SPOKANE, Wash - A Spokane teenager charged with killing a husband and father earlier this month pleaded not guilty Tuesday in court.
Spokane Valley shop fire on East Trent Avenue contained
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Crews from the Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) extinguished a structure fire on Tuesday afternoon that ignited at a business in the 23700 block of East Trent Avenue. According to SVFD officials, crews first responded around 2:56 p.m., arriving at the scene to discover a...

















