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...
Why This Spokane, WA Speakeasy Is a LOCAL SECRET You Can’t Miss
The residential quiet of the South Hill doesn’t usually hint at a high-end cocktail scene, but the soft, golden glow emanating from the historic windows of Jewel of the North tells a different story. This isn’t a standard neighborhood tavern; it is a 1906 time capsule that avoids the...
Possible rain today, even more possible rain tomorrow
Today is expected to see highs in the 40s and possible rain. Tomorrow might also see rain.
Spokane community mourns Larry Brown, founder of iconic local restaurants
SPOKANE, Wash. – The community is mourning the loss of Larry Brown, a beloved restaurateur whose legacy includes The Onion Restaurant and Franks Diner. Brown passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a rich heritage that has served Spokane for over 50 years. In the mid-1970s, Brown...
Spokane could pass an eviction prevention ordinance
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:
Person spotted clinging to back of moving ambulance on I-90 in Spokane
A desperate attempt for a free ride turned into a dangerous incident when a person was seen riding on the back of a moving ambulance in Spokane on Wednesday. At approximately 4 a.m., the person was clutching to the back of the ambulance as it traveled eastbound on I-90 near the Hamilton Street exit, according to The...
Part of High Bridge Park set to be leased to American Indian Community Center...
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:
Mt Spokane seniors save man’s life during lunch break
SPOKANE, Wash. — Four Mt Spokane High School seniors saved a man's life when they found him slumped over in his car at a South Hill Panda Express.
Spokane Couple Get Combined 54 Years In Prison for Horrific Death of 8-Year-Old Daughter
The girl was held captive and abused until she died
