Spokane WA

Health and wildlife authorities in Spokane, Washington, are advising the public not to touch wild birds that look sick or are found dead for unknown reasons. This follows confirmation of three avian influenza cases in the area by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The cases involved two Canada...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Food banks across the Inland Northwest are struggling to keep up with demand as more families turn to them for help during the government shutdown.

CHENEY, Wash. – The Cheney Police Department announced that parking citations issued on Halloween night in certain areas will be voided. The announcement came after officers responded to parking complaints in the Golden Hills, Nolan Brown and N. 6th Street areas. The department enforced existing signage, but it was...

This statue is on display at Nuestras Raices Community Center, on Thursday, October, 30, 2025, is preparation for Day of the Dead events this weekend in Spokane. On a square black velvet cloth, Lesly Ellis carefully shapes grains of rice in honor of the Mayan calendar symbol for this year’s Día de los Muertos, also...

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. – Across Liberty Lake and throughout Spokane County, small wooden boxes filled with food are providing free meals to those in need. Noelle Otterson-Loperco, a local organizer, emphasized the community’s readiness to help. “This is one of our little three food pantries. There are several...

Ever wonder where the wealthier families in Washington are settling down? Some neighborhoods have become hotspots, reflecting more than just high property values.

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho -- A search warrant at a Rathdrum home led to one arrest and multiple children placed into protective custody on Friday afternoon.

As you change your clocks this weekend to mark the end of daylight saving time, you might think: Didn't we end this?. Technically, yes, though it seems likely the biannual time change will continue for the foreseeable future. The tradition dates back to 1933, when Seattle became the first city...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of spokane..

As the government shutdown continues, local communities are stepping up to support those in need. With cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) looming, many are turning to local food banks and pantries for help.