Local grocery stores prepare for potential SNAP benefits disruption
SPOKANE, Wash. — Grocery stores are preparing for potential impacts as SNAP benefits face a Saturday deadline.
Drive-up free food event in Spokane Valley amid food stamp concerns
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – As the government shutdown continues, residents in Washington and Idaho are facing a potential pause in SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps. Hoping to fill the gap, Second Harvest hosted a ‘mobile market’ at the Spokane Valley Mall on Tuesday, providing drive-up food assistance.
17-year-old charged in South Hill jogger’s death returns to court for violating electric home...
UPDATE: October 29, 2025 at 2:58 p.m. The suspect charged for the death of a jogger in the South Hill once again returned to court Tuesday for a detention rehearing following a violation of his electric home monitoring. He was booked into the Spokane County Jail due to the fact...
Former Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy faces federal lawsuit for alleged assault during a 2023...
SPOKANE, Wash. — According to court documents from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, former Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) Sergeant Clay Hilton is now facing a federal lawsuit for an alleged assault during an arrest in 2023. The lawsuit was filed on Oct. 23.
Spokane Public Schools: Free meals to continue despite federal shutdown
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools will continue providing free breakfast and lunch to students despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. District officials emphasized that schools remain an essential community hub and want families to know that no-cost meals will continue.
Wanted felon arrested in College Hall parking lot Tuesday morning
A man was arrested in the College Hall parking lot at Gonzaga University early Tuesday morning after being chased by local law enforcement, according to a statement by the university's Campus Safety and Public Security department. According to the statement, the department was made aware at 3:30 a.m. that law...
Suspect in deadly Spokane shooting arrested in Thurston County, WA
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - A suspect wanted for a deadly shooting in Spokane earlier this month was located and arrested in Thurston County on Monday night. Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders posted dashcam video showing deputies and local police arresting 19-year-old Marius Valazquez near a Lacey gas station at...
West Hills neighbors challenge tiny home projects
SPOKANE, Wash. — West Hills residents sent a 23-page letter to Spokane city officials Monday…
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Spokane Valley,...
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 valley..
Silverwood raises more than $30K for local food banks
ATHOL, Idaho — Silverwood Theme Park announced on Wednesday that it has raised more than $30,000 for local food banks in the Spokane and North Idaho area. Silverwood said throughout September, it hosted Community Appreciation Weekends. During those weekends, the park contributed $4 from every general admission ticket...

















