Spokane WA

SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane launched a community climate policy survey for public input. The survey is part of the next phase for the city's climate planning efforts, which work on future goals and policies regarding climate hazards. The survey will be open through Sunday, August 31....

When Washington lawmakers approved the state's biennial budget in April, it allocated $2 million in opioid settlement funds — money companies that contributed to the opioid crisis had to pay in legal settlements — to Maddie's Place, a local nonprofit nursery for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their...

Washington’s population of 65 and older residents is currently at 12%, with the baby boom generation expecting to increase this figure dramatically. The people at Homesnacks came up with their list of the best towns to retire in Washington. How was the list of Top Places to Retire in...

The City of Spokane can’t afford to pay what Spokane County is charging for jail beds. Spokane is currently sitting on two months of unpaid jail bills. The city contracts with the county to use some of the county jail beds for people charged with misdemeanors. Since 2007, the...

We're not quite done with thunder and rain yet. More showers and storms will develop around the Inland Northwest on Friday. We'll get to relax a little once the weekend arrives.

This story was originally published byInvestigateWest. Washington’s largest nurses union is accusing Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center of retaliation after the Spokane hospital fired 15 nurses and disciplined another following news reports about a 12-year-old girl’s suicide at the facility.

SPOKANE, Wash. – New data reveals that the cost of Uber rides is increasing significantly. A report from Net Credit showed that the average 30-minute Uber ride now costs $53.46. In Spokane, this cost stands at $45, accounting for 191% of the average hourly wage. In Seattle, the price...

The Spokane Police Department can and must use less deadly force, according to its own leader. Chief Kevin Hall made his comments during a Wednesday night town hall on police violence at the Central Public Library. Spokane Human Rights Commissioner Anwar Peace called it a “courageous conversation.”. Debbie Novak,...

The 17-year-old accused of a fatal hit appeared in court for a pre-trial hearing as attorneys discussed the next steps in the case. The attorney for the accused, Morgan Maxey, requested additional time to prepare.

Early this morning, a serious crash between a vehicle and a bicyclist shut down the entire intersection at SR-27 (Pines) and Indiana. The Washington State Patrol’s District 4 PIO team posted a traffic alert around 6:30 a.m., asking drivers to avoid the area while investigators worked the scene. Bicycle...