Spokane WA

Starbucks told Washington state on October 7 that it is closing five coffeehouses and ending the jobs of 51 employees, with separations running from November 14 through December 4. The notice, sent to the state Employment Security Department, covers stores in Redmond, Seattle, Spokane and Vancouver, plus eight positions at the company’s Seattle headquarters. Starbucks […] The post Starbucks is closing five Washington stores and cutting 51 jobs starting November 14 appeared first on The Money Ov

WASHINGTON — A strong cold front is moving through Washington on Friday, bringing a sharp cooldown and gusty winds statewide. Gusts of 25 to 45 mph are expected across much of the state, with isolated gusts near 50 mph possible. A Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Friday across parts of eastern Washington, where visibility could drop to a mile or less. Residents should secure outdoor decorations, patio furniture, and other loose items before winds pick up.

A Colville Man Will Spend 82 Months in Prison for Kidnapping

A major change in the weather arrives Friday as gusty winds, areas of blowing dust and a few showers usher much colder air into the Inland Northwest.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Firefighters in Spokane Valley pulled a dog from a burning car near a grocery store after finding it trapped inside as flames spread through the vehicle. In a Facebook post, the Spokane Valley Fire Department said Engine 7 arrived while the dog's owner and two...

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) is at full capacity and is asking for the public's help in housing animals on Thursday. "Our animal Control facility is FULL and we need your help," said SCRAPS on their latest Facebook post. "We are seeking adopters and transfer partners for cats, kittens and dogs!"

MOSES LAKE, WA — Six people were arrested Oct. 7 as authorities carried out eight simultaneous search warrants between Moses Lake and Spokane, completing the final round of arrests in an investigation involving 42 defendants, according to

SPOKANE VALLEY — What began as a terrifying morning for a dog owner ended with a tail-wagging reunion thanks to Engine 7 firefighters.

The story starts in Jerusalem, with the Whitsunday window. The three medallions illustrate, from bottom to top, Jesus telling his disciples to spread his message around the world, an act known as the “Great Commission,” Jesus giving the disciples the courage to preach, and the beginning of that missionary work.

Spokane, Wash. — Federal prosecutors announced Joseph Parisien was sentenced on October 5, 2026, to 82 months in prison for an attempted kidnapping tied to the Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said 70 months came from his conviction for attempted kidnapping in Indian Country....