Spokane’s Historic Preservation Façade Improvement Grants seek to turn rubble into rehab
While it’s generally accepted that historic preservation is a worthy goal, the steep costs of revitalization and rehabilitation projects can often make it difficult for owners of historic properties to translate aspirations into action. In an effort to lower some of those financial hurdles, back in 2018, the Spokane...
Rathdrum woman hospitalized after being attacked by dog, police investigating
RATHDRUM, Idaho — *Content Warning: This story contains a partially blurred photo of an injury to the face that some viewers may find unsettling.*. A Rathdrum woman was hospitalized after she was attacked by a dog over the weekend. According to a GoFundMe, Amanda Norton suffered serious injuries that...
New dumpling restaurant opening in Brick West
SPOKANE, Wash. — A new restaurant opening Friday at Brick West Brewing promises to bring fla…
Local protest organizer speaks on student walkouts
SPOKANE, Wash. – Students at Lewis and Clark High School participated in a walkout on Tuesday to channel their frustrations into a constructive demonstration. Jim Leighty, a protest organizer, expressed pride in the students’ efforts to make a difference. “I am so proud of those students and proud...
Dodos at the High Spot takes flight in Spokane Valley’s Greenacres neighborhood
Silence is said to be one of a dish’s biggest compliments. At Dodos at the High Spot, a new modern American cuisine restaurant in Spokane Valley’s Greenacres area, conversation easily fills the intimate space. However, chef Joe Absolor, who opened the eatery with his childhood friend Todd Zyph in early December,...
Magic Lantern Theater sees revival in Spokane’s film community
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane’s Magic Lantern Theater is experiencing a revival as small cinemas across the Lilac City see a resurgence in the local film community. Known for showcasing smaller productions, Magic Lantern is drawing large crowds with the release of Netflix hits such as “Train Dreams” and Guillermo del...
Washington scrambles to regulate license-plate cameras that could aid stalkers
To Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels, the installation of automatic license plate reader cameras has been revolutionary. Flock Safety, a leading supplier of these cameras, brags that they’re used by over 5,000 law enforcement agencies across the country, and that Flock technology can go beyond simply recording a...
Car crashes into Courtland Avenue house, nearly starts fire
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane firefighters responded to the scene of a fire on Wednesday night, where a car had crashed into a house and a fire had started. City of Spokane firefighters were dispatched to the 1400 block of East Courtland Avenue, the scene of the crash and the fire, at 10:22 p.m.
Spokane County, WA – Police Alert: Stolen Vehicle Recovered in 19 Hours
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane County, WA – A stolen Hyundai Sonata was recovered in less than 19 hours after Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies tracked it through an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) camera alert early...
Airway Heights woman pleads guilty to abusing, killing her adopted daughter after taking the...
SPOKANE, Wash — An Airway Heights woman accused of abusing and killing her adopted daughter pleaded guilty Wednesday to several charges. Mandie Miller, 34, admitted to killing 8-year-old Meela. In all, the Spokane County Prosecutor's Office said, she admitted to four charges, including homicide by abuse, assault and...

















