Washington wildfire creates towering “pyrocumulus” clouds over the Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A fast-growing fire cast a long shadow across the Inland Northwest. Framed by the setting sun, a 4 News Now viewer in Colbert captured the gigantic plume of smoke and cloud on Tuesday evening.
Another day of potentially record breaking heat for the region with elevated fire danger
The heat wave continues to impact the region with extreme heat advisories expanding and several areas seeing extreme heat warnings. Spokane broke records yesterday for high temperatures, reaching 99 degrees in the afternoon, breaking the previous record of 97 degrees for September 2nd back in 1988. Daytime highs are...
Firefighter who died of a heart attack fighting blaze in Montana transported to Spokane
The body of a firefighter who died of a cardiac emergency while battling a blaze in Montana was transported to Spokane over the weekend in a procession that spanned nearly 400 miles. Ruben Gonzalez Romero was stationed on the Bivens Creek fire burning more than 3,000 acres just 15 miles...
Future plans for Wolf Lodge Steakhouse, one year after fire
A year has passed since the iconic Wolf Lodge Steakhouse was destroyed by a tragic fire. On Sep. 1, 2024, the fire shocked the region.
🚨Weather Alert Day: Record September heat in the 100s 🥵🚨
Tuesday is an unprecedented day in the history of our region. There has never been a 100 ° day in September in the Lilac City since Spokane weather records began in 1881. That changes now.
Heat wave cancels high school sports, forces schools without AC to find cooling solutions
SPOKANE, Wash. - Extreme heat forced the cancellation of high school girls soccer matches Tuesday night, as temperatures on turf fields soared well above safe playing conditions.
Deer Lake in southeast Washington to close early for culvert repairs
SPOKANE – Deer Lake in southeast Washington is closing early this year, starting September 2, due to a failing drain culvert, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) said in a release. The lake, located off the Tucannon River on the W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area, typically closes on November...
SNAP hosts third annual pajama party to support families in need
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) brings back their Annual Pajama Party at Brick West Brewing Co., Saturday, Sept. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This will be SNAP's third year hosting a pajama party. The event is to help support SNAP's mission to help local families prepare for the...
The Seal of Confession was Not Made to be Broken
Catholic Governor Bob Ferguson signed a controversial bill on May 2 requiring priests in the state of Washington to break the seal of confession to report crimes of child abuse. Catholics around the country are citing the First Amendment, arguing the law is unconstitutional. Bishop of Spokane Most Reverend Thomas...
Power lines in the road slowing traffic near busy intersection in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash - First responders warn traffic will be slow near a busy Spokane Valley intersection, as a power pole has come down in the road.
