Where you can and can’t light off fireworks this July 4th
As Independence Day approaches, residents across Idaho and Washington need to understand the different fireworks regulations in their areas to celebrate safely and legally.
Winds, Fireworks and a Tinder-Dry East Side Put Eastern Washington on Edge
Eastern Washington is heading into the July 4 holiday on high alert, with the National Weather Service issuing a Fire Weather Watch for Saturday, July 4, 2026. Forecasters warn that a mix of gusty winds and very dry air could push any new fire to spread fast. The watch covers the Colville Reservation, the foothills of
Schuler family finds temporary home near Upriver Fire loss
With only minutes before the Upriver Fire reached their homes, some families didn't have time to grab any of their possessions. The Schuler family only had minutes to choose which belongings they would save from destruction. More than two weeks later, on Thursday, the Schulers finally got to move out of a hotel and int
Spokane Valley bread truck chase suspect arraigned, trial date for Aug. 24
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A stolen Franz bread truck led law enforcement on a slow-moving pursuit through Idaho and into Washington early Saturday morning before ending at a Spokane Valley dealership. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Post Falls Police Department, the incident began around 5:45 a.m....
Spokane Valley crews tackle brush fire sparked by fireworks near Starr Road
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Crews were dispatched to the area of North Starr Road and East Roxanne Avenue on Thursday night after a brush fire ignited near Otis Orchards-East Farms, according to the Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD). Upon arrival, SVFD personnel reported that a space of only about...
Burn ban violaters could face $1,000 fine in Spokane County
Spokane will remain under a burn ban this holiday weekend and through the summer. NonStop Local's Melinda Lee met with County officials to learn about the consequences for violating these restrictions.
Spokane Police Department shares enforcement numbers from Hoopfest weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. — Hoopfest 2026 has wrapped up, and the Spokane Police Department shared its results on what it enforced during the busy weekend in downtown Spokane. SPD and other law enforcement agencies participated in a high-visibility enforcement (HVE) over Hoopfest weekend to track dangerous driving behavior like D
Burglars steal 40 tablets from Boys & Girls Club
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County's Northtown Club was broken into early Thursday morning after intruders forced their way into an older section of the building.
Spokane Valley receives $20M from federal grant program for Sullivan and Trent interchange project
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — On Thursday, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced it will award $59.1 million to three infrastructure projects in Washington state through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, which provides grants for surface transportation infras
Prepare your dog for July 4th fireworks before the noise starts
SPOKANE, Wash. — Fireworks might be fun for us, but our furry friends would rather skip the pops and booms. According to SCRAPS, more dogs go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year due to fear triggered by fireworks noise.
