More than 22,000 acres of North Idaho forest permanently protected
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,...
Washington man convicted in fentanyl deaths of two Alaska men
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...
Cheney Middle School assistant principal recognized for helping child in crisis
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...
🚨 Armed suspect incident briefly closed N. Market St in Spokane
Spokane Police responded to a report of a disorderly man near E. Euclid Ave and N. Market St around 9 a.m. on March 26, 2026. When officers approached, the man pulled out a knife and refused commands, prompting a response from SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team.
Post Falls church fire caused by natural gas regulator issue, fire marshal says
POST FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho State Fire Marshal has determined that the River Church fire from March 15 was accidental. Knute Sandahl, Idaho State Fire Marshal, says the fire was caused by natural gas regulator issues related to weather conditions. "This has been a very unusual winter for...
Spokane ranks among worst cities for pollen allergies
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane has landed in the top 10 most challenging cities in the United States for people with pollen allergies, marking a dramatic jump from previous years. The city ranked ninth on the 2026 Allergy Capitals report released by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Last year, Spokane ranked...
Ex-VA executive linked to Spokane project charged over undisclosed gifts
WASHINGTON — A former Veterans Affairs executive who oversaw a troubled electronic medical records upgrade for Spokane veterans is facing federal charges after allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in gifts from contractors without disclosing them, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's...
Lincoln County Flock Safety Camera Catches Stolen Vehicle
Lincoln County's Flock Safety cameras caught a stolen vehicle from Okanogan County, leading to a Spokane woman's arrest — the 2nd hit in 3 weeks.
SRHD confirms measles case in Spokane with multiple exposure locations
SPOKANE, Wash. — There is a confirmed measles infection in a Spokane County resident with multiple exposure locations, SRHD reports. Local public health officials do not believe there is any connection to the measles case reported earlier this month on March 19 that had exposures at Providence Sacred Heart emergency...
Spokane Valley man arrested after threatening neighbors with gun prompts SWAT response
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A 69-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after he reportedly threatened to shoot his neighbors, prompting a SWAT standoff at a residence in the 1900 block of North Greenacres Road. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), law enforcement first responded to the residence...
