Spokane WA

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Shannon B. Morley, a 61-year-old with a lengthy criminal record, was sentenced to 57 months in prison on January 16, 2026, after being found guilty of organized retail theft, according to a press release. Morley was convicted of two counts of second-degree organized retail theft...

Stephanie Erdmann, chief executive officer and dean of Montana State University’s Great Falls College, recently announced her intent to retire in July 2026. “This has been a tough decision as I have loved my time at Great Falls College, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for it,” said Dr. Erdmann. “But I have...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Spokane’s leadership is partnering with representatives to put forward a bill in Olympia to advocate for their Waste to Energy Facility. Under the state’s Climate Commitment Act, CO2 producers face an additional tax, which could result in an $8 million bill for the Spokane facility in 2027. This cost...

Dr. Miriam Dreewes and the staff of Hometown Animal Hospital. Hometown Animal Hospital has been named the 2026 Winterfest Honored Organization, in recognition of years of compassionate service that extends far beyond veterinary care. From rescuing overlooked animals to supporting local events and businesses, the...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Updated at 4:15 P.M. The crash near the Maple Street on-ramp, but traffic continues to be backed up.

A new program is making waves in emergency medical care by equipping paramedics with the ability to provide blood transfusions before patients reach the hospital. This initiative is made possible through a $50 million funding boost from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The funding aims to...

WYOMING, USA — Former Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich confirmed with KREM 2 News on Thursday he is postponing his candidacy for governor of Wyoming and plans to launch again for the 2030 Wyoming Governor's race. In a Facebook post that's since been deleted, Knezovich said he missed the...

Chosen Vintage is 6,000 square feet of vintage pieces, the largest thrift store in Spokane and a hot spot for vintage shoppers and collectors alike. When Dena Kieff decided to open Chosen Vintage in 2009, she had no idea that it would soon become a staple for vintage shopping in Spokane. After working as a...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A woman returned to her apartment in the South Hill area to find an intruder on January 15, 2026. The Spokane Police Department reported the incident happened just before 7 p.m. in the 5000 block of South Palouse Highway. Upon confronting the unknown man, the resident...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) has a new regional director. Spokane County CEO Scott Simmons announced Thursday that Ronnie Schlabs will now be the regional director at SCRAPS. Spokane County says Schlabs has 18 years of experience in animal control and welfare. He served...