Powerful storm downs trees, causing damage around the Inland Northwest
Spokane, WASH. -- City and county crews are busy today assessing all the damage created by last night's severe storm.
Parents express disappointment over Flight 509 closure ahead of summer break
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Flight 509, a popular family entertainment center offering laser tag, bumper cars and activities for all ages, will close permanently on June 13 after two years in business. The closure comes just as summer break approaches and has generated significant community response, becoming the most-read
4 News Now’s Robyn Nance inducted into broadcasting’s Silver Circle
SPOKANE, Wash - From the late 90s until now, she's been a voice during the Inland Northwest's most important events. Now, 4 News Now anchor Robyn Nance is being recognized for her work.
Officials warn residents on storm safety
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — With severe thunderstorms rolling into the Inland Northwest, officials with Avista, Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are preparing to make sure everyone is safe. The threats from tonight's storms go far beyond just heavy rain. Officials are keeping a...
Inland Northwest power companies prepare for severe thunderstorm outages
SPOKANE, Wash. — Power companies across the Inland Northwest are mobilizing crews as severe thunderstorms with damaging winds approach the region tonight. Avista and Inland Power & Light Company say crews are standing by, but residents should prepare for potentially lengthy restoration times due to safety protocols. “L
Lightning sparks house fire near AM Cannon Park in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — A lightning strike sparked a house fire near AM Cannon Park and the homeowner said he was walking out the door when it hit. According to the Spokane Fire Department, no one was hurt and crews had the fire out. NonStop Local KHQ’s Noah Boelter spoke...
Farm Chicks Antique Show, a Pacific Northwest institution, prepares for final weekend after 24...
SPOKANE, Wash. — For nearly a quarter century, women in cowgirl boots and flowery aprons have lined the gates of the Spokane County Fairgrounds each June, scheming over floor plans and plotting their routes before the doors ever opened. This weekend, they will do it one last time. Farm...
Possible lightning strike sparks Spokane Valley duplex fire, crews respond
UPDATE: May 28, 2026, at 10 p.m. Spokane Valley firefighters have extinguished a fire that burned a duplex in Spokane Valley. Spokane Valley Fire officials said that the duplex unit was unoccupied and newly constructed. Spokane Valley Fire said that a Spokane County sheriff’s deputy first located the fire in...
PHOTOS: Rare severe thunderstorms roll through the Pacific Northwest
Rare severe thunderstorms rolled through the Pacific Northwest Thursday night, bringing hundreds of lightning strikes, wind gusts over 60 mph and large and potentially damaging hail to the region. Building heat with highs in the 90s in the Columbia Basin Thursday afternoon interacted with an incoming low pressure cente
“Back to the Future” takes the stage at the First Interstate Center for the...
SPOKANE, Wash. — If you've ever seen the movie "Back to the Future," you now have the chance to see the Broadway musical version this week in downtown Spokane. "Back to the Future" is here in Spokane through the weekend at the First Interstate Center for the Arts!. The...

















