‘Snow drought’ grips North Idaho, Spokane
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Critical water supply basins in Idaho and Washington are experiencing exceptional snow drought, according to experts at a snow drought briefing Wednesday. “The reason we have this snow drought is not due to a lack of precipitation,” Idaho Department of Water Resources Hydrologist David Hoekema...
Early morning collision in Spokane Valley leaves two injured
SPOKANE VALLEY – Two passengers have been left injured after a personal injury collision occurred Feb. 12, 2026. According to a press release from the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the crash happed at 3:08 a.m. on State Route 290, east of Pines. WSP reported that the vehicle lost control...
STA paratransit van flips onto side in Spokane Valley, one person injured
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash - Emergency crews responded to a crash blocking an intersection in Spokane Valley Thursday morning involving an STA paratransit van.
Power outage cuts service to more than 1,000 in Hangman area
SPOKANE, Wash. — More than 1,000 customers are without power Wednesday night due to an outage in Inland Power’s Hangman service area, Inland Power said.
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American Indian Community Center signs lease for ‘forever home’ at High Bridge Park
The American Indian Community Center can finally move ahead on building its permanent home at Spokane’s High Bridge Park. The City Council unanimously approved a 50-year renewable lease between the nonprofit and the Parks and Recreation department. The lease is a nominal $1 per year. But the new center...
Spokane police use dialogue team to manage protests peacefully
SPOKANE, Wash — Instead of sending officers in riot gear to manage demonstrations, Spokane Police Department has deployed its Dialogue Team to ensure protests remain safe and peaceful.
East Valley School District bond fails to reach required supermajority
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — East Valley School District's $220 million bond measure fell short of the required 60% supermajority, marking the eighth consecutive bond failure since 1996.
Washington State Patrol investigating serious crash at Spokane Valley construction site
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a serious-injury crash in Spokane Valley early Thursday morning. According to WSP, the crash happened at East Trent Avenue and North Pines Road. According to WSP, it appears a driver drove off the road near Trent and Pines and...
From Missoula to the upper South Hill, the Breakfast Club brings hefty burritos and...
Walking into the Breakfast Club feels less like a trip to a suburban shopping center and more like a step back into a cozy, retro-cinematic dream. The space is intimate and hums with the energy of a classic “mom and pop” diner. A clean, minimalist aesthetic allows its 1980s inspiration to take center stage.
