Black fire beetles present after the Spokane Area Complex Fires
SPOKANE, Wash. — Black fire beetles are showing up around burned trees and debris and Washington officials said they are part of the natural process after a fire. The beetles are drawn to warm fire areas because they have infrared sensors. Washington DNR said they use burned landscapes to reproduce.
Spokane family’s heirlooms stolen from parents’ niche at Holy Cross
The family believes the items were stolen in late July. They reported the theft to Spokane Police and notified Holy Cross staff.
Spokane’s Thorpe Natural Area named top priority for state funding
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane's Thorpe Natural Area has been named a top priority for trust land transfer funding by the Washington Department of Natural Resources in the next state legislative session. The move pushes the property further along after a long period of uncertainty tied to a proposed 1,000-unit...
Spokane wildfire evacuees return home, but it’s ‘still a hazmat situation’
Most evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes near burn zones in Spokane, despite concerns about lingering toxins.
Northwest late summer days marred by historic drought, exacerbating wildfires
Dwindling snowpack, record low stream flows, soil-moisture evaporation and depleted reservoirs are causing pain across Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
Feds exploring charges against suspected Spokane arsonist in fire that destroyed hundreds of homes
The federal government is exploring charges against the man suspected of starting a fire that destroyed hundreds of Spokane homes earlier this month. Eastern Washington's Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Van Marter said the office is "working with our state partners" to determine whether federal charges are
Bear Lake Regional Park to close Tuesday to continue search for paddleboarder
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- Bear Lake Regional Park will be closed to the public on Tuesday so emergency crews can continue to look for a paddleboarder who went missing on the lake last month.
Federal review could add charges against Spokane arson suspect
SPOKANE, Wash. — Federal prosecutors are considering whether to add charges against Aaron Farinacci, the man accused of starting the Old Trails Fire. The fire destroyed more than 600 structures earlier this month, most of them being homes. It spread quickly after it started, then jumped the Spokane River.
‘All the nation hates me’; Man accused of starting Old Trails fire in Spokane...
SPOKANE, Wash - The man charged with starting multiple fires in Spokane including the Old Trails Fire that burned hundreds of homes is competent to participate in his legal defense.
Temperatures take a steep climb to start the week 📈🌡️
A warming and drying trend begins today, with temperatures climbing into the 90s for midweek.
