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SPOKANE, WASH. — The Salvation Army and Old Navy opened their doors Saturday to families still recovering from recent fires, offering significant discounts and financial assistance to help children prepare for the school year ahead.

Red Flag Warnings are in place across the Inland Northwest through Saturday. Dry thunderstorms, low humidity, and strong wind gusts bring critical fire danger for the region. Along the Cascades, Wind Advisories remain in effect too.

California Wildfires Palisades Investigation Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country's biggest blazes. The supplement g

There is an absence of the usual hustle and bustle in much of northwest Spokane: children chittering on trampolines in shaded backyards, cars firing up for the morning commute and the barking of dogs. But on Aug. 12, the sound of laughter returned to the scorched remnants of one of...

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are putting the finishing touches on their first non-conference schedule as members of the new look Pac-12. With multiple high

A Spokane-area startup, BuyWander, is moving its headquarters to the Seattle area as the company expands its warehouse network across the country. BuyWander was founded by Jordan Allen and Brock Kowalchik in 2023, building auction marketplaces for returned or overstocked retail goods, according to GeekWire. The company

YAKIMA, WASHINGTON — Dry lightning and gusty winds are set to rapidly increase the wildfire threat across the Pacific Northwest today, Saturday, August 22, as fast-moving thunderstorms track across northern Washington and the Idaho panhandle, while separate downslope winds raise fire danger across a much broader region

Many returning to previously evacuated homes are in the midst of assessing damages, and beginning the clean-up process. Experts are warning that some damages to homes are hidden.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Scott Kelley's love for teaching children spans nearly three decades, but 'back-to-school' feels different this year. "When they come back in high school or after high school and they see you... it's so rewarding to know you've had a little bit of an impact on their lives," Kelley said.

CHENEY, Wash. — A group of dental professionals across Spokane County is urging the City of Cheney to reconsider a proposal to remove fluoride from the city's public water supply. The effort comes roughly a month after Cheney announced it was considering ending water fluoridation. The city is currently...