Spokane WA

Emily White – The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Mar. 26—Three new, shiny, cherry red ambulances are purchased and awaiting service as Spokane County Fire District 9 finishes preparations to shed its contract with American Medical Response. Beginning July 1, Fire District 9 will operate its own ambulance service...

SPOKANE, Wash. — One year after losing her son to a fentanyl overdose, a Spokane mother is turning grief into action through a resource center aimed at helping young people before addiction takes hold. One year after losing her son to a fentanyl overdose, a Spokane mother is sharing her story and urging others to act...

SPOKANE, WA. — A former paraeducator with the Riverside School District in Spokane County has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges involving the exploitation of minors, according to

SPOKANE, Wash – Beloved Spokane businesswoman Celeste Shaw has been battling a serious illness, posting updates about her health from the hospital. Friday’s update included news someone broke into her downtown coffee shop Coco. Coco is on Main Avenue near Division on the east side of downtown. Shaw...

SPOKANE, Wash. — An organization that provides free housing for families with sick children is asking the community for help during its annual Windermere Supply Drive this week. The Ronald McDonald House is seeking donations of everyday essentials to support families during some of their most challenging times. The...

We’re feeling incredibly grateful (and maybe just a little proud). In this year’s Inlander “Best Of” community poll, all three top library spots were awarded to Spokane Public Library locations:. 1st Place: Central Library. 2nd Place: Shadle Park Library. 3rd Place: South Hill Library. Each of...

GREENACRES, Wash. — A 69-year-old man who threatened to shoot his neighbors with a pistol was arrested Wednesday after an hour-long standoff, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — More than 22,000 acres of privately owned working forestland in North Idaho are now permanently protected through a new conservation partnership. The Spirit of Mount Spokane Forest Legacy Project marks the first phase of an effort between Trust for Public Land, Inland Empire Paper Company,...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A federal jury convicted a Washington state man Wednesday of distributing fentanyl pills tied to the overdose deaths of two men in Skagway, federal prosecutors. Jacob Cotton, 34, of Spokane, Washington, was found guilty after a five-day trial on charges of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl...

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — A Cheney Middle School assistant principal is being recognized by the Airway Heights Police Department for her work helping a child in crisis. Heather Zorrozua received the Chief's Commendation for Citizen Excellence after Officer Jaelen Pace witnessed her handle a difficult situation in March...