Expect detours on Greene Street in Spokane through August 11th
SPOKANE, Wash. – Travelers in Spokane should be aware of a significant detour on Greene Street. Starting today and lasting through August 11, southbound Greene Street is closed between E. Illinois Avenue and E. Mission Avenue, the Washington State Department of Transportation said in a release. WSDOT said the...
Firefighters tackle multiple fires near Spokane’s Riverside State Park
SPOKANE, Wash. – Firefighters are responding to multiple fires burning near the Spokane Waste Water Management Facility on North Aubrey L White Parkway and the Bowl and Pitcher Area of Riverside State Park. The incident was first reported around 9:51 p.m. on Monday night. Crews from Spokane County Fire...
Innovia Foundation Awards Over $436,000 in Scholarships
SPOKANE - Innovia Foundation recently awarded $436,089 in scholarships to students throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho for the 2025-2026 school year. Innovia manages over 30 scholarship programs on behalf of donors who have established funds to help students achieve their career and post-high school...
Firefighters pull man and his dog from banks of Spokane River
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Firefighters pulled a man and his dog from the banks of the Spokane River on Monday evening.
Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility conducting dye tracer test
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility is conducting a mixing zone study of the Spokane River on Tuesday, August 5. In a press release sent to the media Monday afternoon, Spokane County said the study involved a dye tracer test where an environmentally-safe red dye will be added to...
Spokane County sees rise in unvaccinated children
SPOKANE, Wash. — More parents in Spokane County are opting their children out of certain vaccinations, even as the rate of disease among unvaccinated children throughout the country continues to climb.
Spokane River to be dyed red for environmental study on Tuesday
SPOKANE, Wash. — Don't be alarmed if you see bright red water flowing through the Spokane River on Tuesday.
Tensions rise as Spokane County rejects city council’s request to aid in choosing new...
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Last week, Spokane's City Council sent a letter to the county asking to be part of selecting a new director for Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services (SCRAPS). On August 1, the county denied that request. Spokane City Councilmember Michael Carthcart spearheaded the effort in...
Spokane area contractors warn proposed workforce ordinance will increase costs, displace local workers
SPOKANE, Wash. — Union and non-union contractors across Spokane are voicing strong opposition to a proposed ordinance that would mandate a Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) on some public works projects. The ordinance was introduced in June by Spokane City Councilmembers Paul Dillon and Lili Navarrete. They said...
“It’s nice that it’s gone”: North Central neighbors relieved at shut down of ‘drug...
SPOKANE, Wash. — Neighbors in North Central Spokane are feeling safer after the city boarded up a house known as a hot-spot for drugs and illegal activity.
