Juneteenth at Grant Park: Spokane Celebrates Unity
Spokane, Washington, recently celebrated Juneteenth with a vibrant community event at Grant Park, featuring a range of activities and powerful testimonies. The celebration, described as a "city-wide family reunion," brought together a diverse group of attendees to honor Black excellence, history, and joy. Anna...
Suspected drunk driver blamed for deadly car vs. pedestrian collision
Police believe a man was drunk when he struck and killed a woman standing in the roadway on a freeway exit near Olympia early Saturday. The collision took place around 1:15 a.m., on the exit to Black Lake Blvd. from southbound U.S. 101. The state patrol reports the driver of...
WSDOT sends 16K courtesy notices to drivers in highway speed camera pilot program
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) partnered with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) for a recent pilot program aimed at slowing drivers down on state highways. The highway speed camera project began in April, along two stretches of state...
Spokane pedestrian and bike safety projects begin Monday
SPOKANE, Wash. — Two pedestrian and bicycle safety projects begin Monday in north Spokane, creating traffic disruptions through fall.
Hoopfest After Dark: Where to Play When the Games Are Done
When the sun sets on Hoopfest, the party is just getting started in downtown Spokane. Whether you’re winding down from a day of courtside battles or gearing up for another round of alley-oops and buzzer-beaters, the downtown bar and nightlife scene is here to keep the good times rolling.
New outdoor community art installation coming to Spokane’s Five Mile Prairie neighborhood
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A new community art installation is coming to a north Spokane neighborhood on Tuesday.
Here’s what’s happening Friday at Hoopfest
SPOKANE, Wash - The official tipoff of Spokane Hoopfest isn't until Saturday morning, but there are plenty of things to do Friday in downtown Spokane.
Grant Elementary students collaborate with local artist to create new mural
SPOKANE, Wash. - Grant Elementary in the South Perry District will unveil a new mural called "Our Beautiful Playground" created through collaboration between local artist Karli Fairbanks and students.
Tonasket Man Airlifted After DUI Crash on Highway 20
OKANOGAN COUNTY — A 74-year-old Tonasket man was airlifted to Spokane’s Sacred Heart Medical Center Thursday evening after a single-vehicle crash on State Route 20, according to the Washington State Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:38 p.m. near milepost 266, when the driver, identified as Kenneth O. McLean,...
Hoopfest heats up along with the forecast this weekend🏀
The weather stays pleasant on Friday, and it won't feel like much of a change to start the weekend either. By Sunday afternoon, though, we'll start feeling the heat that we expect to last for a while.