Spokane Valley crash closes southbound State Highway 27 near 24th Avenue
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported a three-vehicle injury hit-and-run crash on State Highway 27 at 24th Avenue in Spokane Valley that left southbound traffic closed and blocked one lane in each direction. WSP said that the crash happened at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday near milepost...
Spokane task force presents 14 ideas to improve criminal justice and behavioral health systems
After nine months, the privately funded Safe and Healthy Spokane task force has finished looking for solutions to myriad issues within the criminal justice and behavioral health systems, narrowing the focus to 14 recommendations the community should tackle. The task force of more than 30 people was convened by Greater.
Spokane Valley Rollover Crash leaves woman seriously hurt, investigation ongoing
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A woman was seriously injured in a rollover crash Tuesday afternoon in Spokane Valley. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 2 p.m. to East Appleway Boulevard and South Farr Road, where a black Nissan Sentra had rolled over. When deputies arrived,...
15 homes lost in Upriver Fire near Spokane, FEMA assistance approved
FEMA approved Governor Bob Ferguson's request for assistance at the Upriver fire. In Spokane, officials said 15 homes were lost as of Tuesday night.
Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
A fast-moving wildfire in eastern Washington forced about 1,500 residents to evacuate and destroyed at least 15 homes. Officials say one person has been reported missing, but crews have not been able to safely search the fire zone. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and authorities are concerned...
Gas thief’s SUV explodes while siphoning fuel from Spokane Valley Exxon gas station
A suspected gas thief is on the run after a fiery explosion at a Spokane Valley gas station.
More than 20,000-acre wildfire burns south of Yakima; fire near Spokane threatens homes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A more than 20,000-acre wildfire continued to burn across grass and brush Tuesday south of Yakima, Washington, and a nearly 300-acre fire erupted just east of Spokane, where evacuation orders were put into effect as the flames threatened homes. The Tule Road Fire started on...
US 395 Lanes Reopened After Collision Near Monroe Road
Emergency vehicles block northbound lanes on US 395 & Monroe Road. By Richard Schut. A traffic collision at the intersection of North US Highway 395 and West Monroe Road temporarily blocked northbound traffic. Emergency crews, including multiple fire units and ambulances, responded to the scene to treat individuals and
First cloned K9 to serve Spokane County Sheriff’s Office retires
Spokane County — A law enforcement canine named Apache retired after more than seven years on duty. The Sheriff's office says Apache was the first canine in the agency's unit that was a cloned dog. "He's been through two handlers, 4 sergeants and three lieutenants. So he lasted longer...
Shadle Park High School’s HOPE Squad named best in Eastern Washington region
SPOKANE, Wash. — A student-led mental health group at Shadle Park High School earned regional recognition this school year, closing out the year as HOPE Squad of the Year for Eastern Washington.
