Easter candy prices are up 67% since 2020 — and most consumers haven’t noticed
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Since 2020, prices for Easter candy have increased 67%, leading shoppers to increase their Easter candy budget by 15%, according to a report done by InvestorsObserver. According to the report, the jump wasn't made all at once -- there have been small price bumps each...
Cheney schools propose new elementary boundaries ahead of 2027 opening
CHENEY, Wash. — Cheney Public Schools is asking for community input on proposed elementary school boundary changes ahead of a new school opening in Airway Heights. The district's Boundary Review Community Partners Team announced it reached a consensus on a recommended boundary scenario during its meeting on March 16.
Spokane director wins $35,000 to create horror short film
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane filmmaker is making waves in the horror genre after winning a contest that comes with a substantial budget to bring his vision to life. Jesse James Hennessy won a competition held by independent multimedia company Bloody Disgusting, earning him a $35,000 budget to produce a short film. The...
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs Now Hiring in Spokane County
Spokane County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and steady hours. Here are a few worth checking out:. If you’re handy and don’t mind lifting, this role mixes warehouse work with cabinet assembly. Comes with medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time...
Measles confirmed in Spokane County resident, multiple public exposure sites reported
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Local public health officials have confirmed a measles infection in a Spokane County resident who visited multiple public locations while contagious. The Spokane Regional Health District said that there is no connection to a separate case reported on March 19 with exposures at the Providence...
For nearly three decades, Chicago punk band Rise Against has used its voice for...
In this capitalist hellscape where we reside, the definition of punk has been irreparably muddied. Teens on social media who wear denim vest jackets peppered with generic Hot Topic patches and black Doc Martens swear the genre of music is only about aesthetics. But reducing punk to a fashion choice...
A quiet weekend is right around the corner
Thursday will be the coldest day of the week as temperatures dip into the upper 40s and 50s with wind gust at 20-25mph. High pressure will strengthen into the weekend, binging temperatures back into the mid to upper 50s and 60s and quieter conditions expected through Sunday.
Armed Suspect Threatened to Shoot Neighbors, Successfully Coaxed into Peaceful Surrender
SPOKANE - On March 25, 2026, at approximately 12:05 pm, Spokane Valley and Spokane County Deputies responded to the 1900 block of N. Greenacres Road for a dispute where the suspect was reportedly armed and threatened to shoot his neighbors. The victim identified the suspect as 69-year-old Bruce A. Mathews, and said...
Market Street in North Spokane reopens after police standoff with man barricaded in car
SPOKANE, Wash. — North Market Street has reopened between East Bridgeport Avenue and East Euclid Avenue after Spokane police were involved in a standoff with a reportedly armed man who was barricaded in a car. The Spokane Police Department says officers responded to a call from an employee at...
16-year-old suspect arrested, victim identified from Sunday’s shooting in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The man who died in a Spokane shooting on Sunday on East Wellesley Avenue has been identified as 44-year-old Dylan K. Bundy-Gray. He was a father to four young boys.

















