Tuesday’s the calm before a midweek storm ☔🌨️
Tuesday will remain on the calm side with a mix of sun and clouds before a stronger storm system brings rain, mountain snow, and breezy winds starting tonight. Tuesday brings quiet weather with increasing clouds as moisture moves in from the south. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 40s to mid 50s with calm winds...
Spokane nonprofit Our Place requests donations as service demand increases
SPOKANE — A Spokane organization that serves as a lifeline for thousands of families says it urgently needs donations as demand for its services continue to climb. Our Place has served the Spokane community for decades, offering a comprehensive resource center for people in need. Visitors can access a food pantry,...
Spokane Lilac Festival crowns 2026 Queen Hayden Bowdish of Cheney High School
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Lilac Festival Association (SLFA) crowned the 2026 Embrace Festival Queen on Saturday, March 28 at the Spokane Community College Auditorium. Queen Hayden Bowdish from Cheney High School was crowned as this year's Embrace Festival Queen. According to festival organizers, Queen Hayden is...
Washington State Patrol launches spring break emphasis patrols in April
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — Spring break has arrived and traffic is increasing across the state, prompting Washington State Patrol to launch emphasis patrols throughout April. Troopers are focusing on keeping roads safe as more families and high school students head out of town for the break. "So we ask drivers...
License Plate Alert Leads to Capture of Violent Suspect
A license plate reader alert helped Spokane Valley and Spokane County Sheriff's Deputies arrest 35-year-old Mitchell J. Hansen on March 28, 2026, near N. Mullan Road at the I-90 overpass. Hansen was wanted for a violent domestic assault reported on March 26, 2026, in the Newman Lake area, where the victim escaped...
Spokane County commissioners back effort to rename Four Lakes overpass for fallen deputy
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The Spokane County Board of Commissioners are considering approval of a letter supporting the renaming of the Four Lakes/I-90 overpass in honor of a deputy killed in the line of duty. If passed, the resolution would authorize a letter of support to be sent to...
Spokane County Sheriff will do security for FIFA
Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about. Some things that stick out to us this week include:. Spokane City Council could approve about $2.5 million in federal...
Family-friendly Easter events across the Inland Northwest 🐰
Easter is just around the corner! Here is a list of community events to enjoy with the whole family this year:. Riverfront Park Easter Egg Hunt – Spokane, Washington. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt at Riverfront will take place on Saturday, April 4. 20,000 colorful eggs will be...
Spokane considers unique peanut-shaped roundabout for growing Moran Prairie neighborhood
SPOKANE — The City of Spokane is planning on building a unique roundabout in the Moran Prairie neighborhood as more housing developments take root along the Palouse Highway.
Spokane Police launch new gun crime unit to reduce citywide violence
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department is launching a specialized Gun Crime Unit as part of a plan to reduce gun-related crimes citywide by 10% by the end of 2026. The pilot, which starts now, will run through the end of the year and be based out of the Northeast Precinct. The unit will include a sergeant,...
