Mead School District issues teacher expression policy to focus on student achievement, implementation details...
MEAD, Wash. — The Mead School District passed a new policy outlining staff expression and what punishment lies in store for those who break it. This is the policy board members voted on: It requires teachers and all school employees to act consistently with district policies, but how this will be implemented in the...
Investigation leads to arrest of 13-time convicted felon in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley Investigative Unit arrested a 13-time convicted felon after a months-long drug investigation, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
City of Spokane outlines legislative, budget priorities for 2026
SPOKANE, Wash. — On Monday, the Spokane City Council voted to adopt a resolution outlining the City of Spokane's legislative and budget priorities for the 2026 state legislative session. The city says its legislative priorities typically reflect a range of policy and budget concerns, and notes that it is...
8 Steepest Streets in Washington to Avoid This Winter
Which Washington streets do you want to avoid in the Winter and have some fun with in the Summer?
Spokane requests climate exemption to avoid $8M annual fine, utility rate hikes
(The Center Square) – Facing $8 million in penalties, the Spokane City Council requested an exemption on Monday for a local Waste-to-Energy facility, subject to the state’s Climate Commitment Act in 2027. The plea topped a list of state legislative priorities that the officials approved on Monday. Other issues...
Firefighters respond to shop fire in North Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Firefighters are responding to shop fire in North Spokane near the intersection of East Holyoke and North Pittsburg Street.
Liberty Lake uses podcast to tackle porch pirate problem
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. – The City of Liberty Lake is tackling the issue of porch pirates in a new way—through podcasting. Community members have been tuning in to the city's podcast, which recently focused on porch pirates. Officer Kyle Fritz with the Liberty Lake Police Department shared some tips on how to protect...
Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park to open Friday
SPOKANE, Wash. — Grab your skis and snowboards, Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park is set to open Friday, December 12th.
Spokane eyes another $287K for inclement weather response as winter sets in
(The Center Square) – The Community, Housing and Human Services Department requested $287,000 from the Spokane City Council on Monday, just weeks after the officials filled a $13 million budget gap. If approved, the funding would expand the city’s inclement-weather response ahead of 2026, following the council's...
Spokane Transit Authority considers changes to bus routes in 2026
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Transit Authority is considering several changes to bus routes across the city next year, which could include not having a bus route through Peaceful Valley in 2026.
