15 homes lost in Upriver Fire near Spokane, FEMA assistance approved
FEMA approved Governor Bob Ferguson's request for assistance at the Upriver fire. In Spokane, officials said 15 homes were lost as of Tuesday night.
Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
A fast-moving wildfire in eastern Washington forced about 1,500 residents to evacuate and destroyed at least 15 homes. Officials say one person has been reported missing, but crews have not been able to safely search the fire zone. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and authorities are concerned...
Gas thief’s SUV explodes while siphoning fuel from Spokane Valley Exxon gas station
A suspected gas thief is on the run after a fiery explosion at a Spokane Valley gas station.
More than 20,000-acre wildfire burns south of Yakima; fire near Spokane threatens homes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A more than 20,000-acre wildfire continued to burn across grass and brush Tuesday south of Yakima, Washington, and a nearly 300-acre fire erupted just east of Spokane, where evacuation orders were put into effect as the flames threatened homes. The Tule Road Fire started on...
US 395 Lanes Reopened After Collision Near Monroe Road
Emergency vehicles block northbound lanes on US 395 & Monroe Road. By Richard Schut. A traffic collision at the intersection of North US Highway 395 and West Monroe Road temporarily blocked northbound traffic. Emergency crews, including multiple fire units and ambulances, responded to the scene to treat individuals and
First cloned K9 to serve Spokane County Sheriff’s Office retires
Spokane County — A law enforcement canine named Apache retired after more than seven years on duty. The Sheriff's office says Apache was the first canine in the agency's unit that was a cloned dog. "He's been through two handlers, 4 sergeants and three lieutenants. So he lasted longer...
Shadle Park High School’s HOPE Squad named best in Eastern Washington region
SPOKANE, Wash. — A student-led mental health group at Shadle Park High School earned regional recognition this school year, closing out the year as HOPE Squad of the Year for Eastern Washington.
Spokane fire explodes on Beacon Hill, homes flee
A wildfire tearing up Beacon Hill in Spokane forced residents to flee this afternoon, as crews scrambled to corral flames spreading fast in dangerous conditions. Fire officials issued Level 3 go now evacuation orders just after 1 p.m., warning people in the threatened area to leave immediately. The blaze broke out near
Reckless burning suspect arrested twice in a month in Spokane for allegedly burning wires
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Spokane Valley Deputies arrested a man for reckless burning after an interaction connected him to an early morning fire at a field near Appleway Boulevard and Dishman Mica Road. The arrest was the suspect’s second arrest for reckless burning in less than a month after...
David Lee Roth’s Summer Tour Is Bringing the Party Back
David Lee Roth is alive, well, and running with the devil on his 2026 ‘Don’t Love Me, Rent Me’ Worldwide Tour, a 27-date run that kicked off April 16th in Airway Heights, WA, and will finish up on August 6th in Sturgis, SD. No opening band, just Diamond Dave, one of rock’s most iconic frontmen.
