Salvation Army still seeking donations for red kettle fundraiser in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Salvation Army is looking for last-minute donations for its red kettle fundraiser, typically its biggest fundraiser of the year. So far, the Salvation Army says it has raised about the same amount as last year’s fundraiser, but its costs are higher this year. The...
Colder Temperatures and Snow to Impact Washington and Northern Idaho With Slick Travel Expected...
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON — Colder air and a developing winter weather system are expected to impact Washington State and northern Idaho beginning Friday and continuing into early Saturday, with snowfall, falling snow levels, and slick travel conditions forecast across much of the Inland Northwest. The National Weather...
Rounding up some of 2025’s standout albums by acts from Spokane and the surrounding...
There’s no shortage of sonic diversity in the Inland Northwest. From smooth-spitting rappers and contemplative folk singer-songwriters to atmospheric bedroom producers and slam pit thrashers, the creative abundance in our region cranks out dozens upon dozens upon dozens of albums every year. The following array of...
Washington Winter Weather This Week: Chance of Snow for Spokane Christmas Travel
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gray skies hang low over eastern Washington as damp pavement glistens under steady clouds. The air feels chilly but not biting yet. That changes soon as Winter Weather slowly tightens its grip on Spokane....
The POD: A 2025 RANGE News Review
On this week’s episode, the team talked about our favorite stories and projects from this year. Take a look at them below!. Immigration officials are arresting people in Washington and warehousing them in Idaho(Aaron Hedge and Luke Baumgarten, RANGE Media)
Donation Guidelines for the 2026 Record Sale
Thank you for your interest in supporting Spokane Public Radio with your donation for our 2026 Record Sale. Here are some details to help you prepare your donation before you deliver them to SPR. Currently we are taking donations by appointment only. Please call 509-328-5729 or email [email protected] to make...
Taylor, Winona shine at Reardan tourney
REARDAN–The Pomeroy Pirates wrestling team, though limited due to illness and with freshmen and eighth graders competing, delivered strong performances at the annual Torin Zagorski Memorial Tournament, hosted by Reardan High School in honor of former wrestler Torin Zagorski. In a competitive field featuring teams...
Temperatures rising and winds calming for Christmas Eve
Temperatures reached 46 degrees for Spokane and 41 degrees for Coeur d'Alene as some rain showers moved through the region. Following the severe wind storm that hit the Inland Northwest, gusts have significantly calmed down.
Friends gather to celebrate ‘The Wily Odysseus’
‘Renaissance man’ Bill Hottell lived a full life. Much more laughter than tears filled a standing-room-only Methow Valley Community Center gym on Dec. 14, at an event to celebrate the full-to-the-brim life of Bill Hottell. Hottell had died Nov. 9 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane after a stroke. He was 87.
Spokane tea house opens doors on Christmas Day to provide community for those spending...
SPOKANE, Wash. — While most businesses remained closed on Christmas Day, one Spokane tea house opened its doors to ensure no one had to spend the holiday alone.

















