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SPOKANE, WA – The estate of Spencer Wirth filed a federal lawsuit against Spokane County and others on Monday following his 2023 death under the care of the local jail’s outgoing medical provider. Wirth’s mother, Jennifer Otieno

SPOKANE, WA – Citing a “vertical spike” in calls to the poison center, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed Monday banning the sale of an addictive, plant-based product proliferating the legal market. Several major cities and states have

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Spokane’s Kendall Yards has a new midday magnet: Fratello’s Salumeria, a 300‑square‑foot Italian sandwich shop that opened in October 2025 a block from Sorella. Since launch, it’s turned the noon hour into an event, drawing attention for speed, scarcity,...

SPOKANE, Wash. — You can help someone who is experiencing homelessness this year just by buying a Christmas tree. Christmas trees will be available for purchase in "Trees for Hope" lots from the Adult & Teen Challenge. The Adult & Teen Challenge is a local nonprofit that helps people...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- You can't lick the walls but the largest gingerbread house in Washington state is now on display in downtown Spokane.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane City Council passed a ban on digital algorithms that landlords use to set rent prices.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Public Schools wants to have its own fleet of buses by 2028.

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The woman who died in a rollover crash on North Rambo Road in Spokane County has been identified. According to the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office, the woman was identified as 59-year-old Dana Venziano. The Medical Examiner’s Office said she died of blunt-force injuries and ruled her...

(The Center Square) – Spokane County closed a $20 million deficit on Monday by cutting 120 jobs and projecting sales tax growth to pick up speed again next year, avoiding any tax hikes in the meantime. The county saw sales tax revenues increase by an average of 3.9% from 2000 to 2024. Things slowed down as the...

Businesses can help improve community safety by taking steps to reduce theft and protect staff and customers. The Spokane Police Department provides Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments. These assessments help businesses adjust their layout and increase visibility to discourage crime....