Spokane Arts Grant Awards funds eight new local art projects
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) announced funding for eight new art projects and programs in the Inland Northwest. The nonprofit says grants totaling more than $50,000 will support art projects carried out over the next year in the region. According to a press release from SAGA,...
Local Residents Can Ride STA Buses Free to Warming Centers During Extreme Cold
Spokane Transit Authority (STA) lets people ride buses to and from warming centers without paying when temperatures are 32°F or lower. Riders should tell the driver if they are going to a warming center.
Spokane WA December Weather — Freezing Roads, Snow Create Dangerous Drive
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. SPOKANE, Wash. — Eastern Washington wakes up under a thin glaze of ice and refrozen snow, creating slick travel conditions across Spokane and the surrounding Inland Northwest. The National Weather Service...
Spokane Valley man arrested on multiple domestic violence charges following standoff
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A 48-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested Saturday night on multiple felony domestic violence charges after a standoff that required SWAT team intervention, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
Hearing in Spokane for Richard Aguirre’s appeal in Ruby Doss case
SPOKANE, Wash. – A decades-old murder case has resurfaced in Washington State Court of Appeals. Richard Aguirre is appealing his 25-year sentence for the murder of Ruby Doss. The 1986 case went cold until DNA evidence from a condom connected Aguirre to the crime. He was convicted in December...
Spokane Crime Report: Fewer homicides but rise in non-injury shootings in 2025
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Police Department (SPD) data reveals a decline in homicides but an increase in shootings without injury in the city this year. The statistics were presented by SPD at the city’s Public Safety and Health Committee hearing. The data shows homicides in Spokane are down 48% compared to the...
Spokane Fire Department urges winter home safety: Avoid fire and carbon monoxide risks
SPOKANE, Wash. — With colder temperatures outside, it means more people are staying in. KREM 2 talked with the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) about safety tips to keep your home protected while you stay warm. From fire hazards to icy conditions, SFD says early preparation is key to preventing...
Spokane County could impose fines on ‘nuisance’ properties
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County is tackling nuisance properties with a new resolution aimed at making code enforcement easier. In Commissioner Josh Kerns’ district, nuisance properties have been a consistent issue. “We’ve seen individuals that are living on properties in motor vehicles, vans, RVs that are not...
Florida native experiences first snowfall in Spokane, learning to appreciate the beauty and challenges
SPOKANE, Wash. — As we're tracking the colder weather making its way to the Inland Northwest, we want to hear from the community on how they're adapting to the recent snowfall. The snow has been falling off and on all day Monday. For one gentleman KREM 2 spoke with,...
1,038 shelter beds in Spokane, but need outpaces supply
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane County expanded its shelter system to 1,038 beds, but local data shows the region still does not have enough space to meet current demand during cold weather. According to data from the City of Spokane and Spokane County, the 2025 shelter bed inventory now includes...
