Traffic Alert: WSP doing traffic control on Highway 2 during SkyFest weekend
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — SkyFest is coming up, and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be doing traffic control in the area while performances take place. WSP said Highway 2 near Fairchild Air Force Base will be impacted by SkyFest. WSP is asking people in the area to allow for plenty of travel time and to expect lon
‘Disco & Decades’ Night Market & Street Fair returns to Spokane next week
SPOKANE, Wash. — Bust out the bell-bottoms, platform boots, neon windbreakers, and vintage flair because Spokane's “Disco & Decades" Night Market & Street Fair returns on Friday, June 12. The event is hosted by THE WAVY BUNCH and takes place from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at 508...
Potential Spokane fire district could raise taxpayer costs
(The Center Square) - Spokane is considering creating a fire protection district with a separate funding stream from the city’s property and sales tax levies to address $100 million in unfunded capital needs. While the Spokane City Council was first briefed on Monday, budget officials said that establishing a fire pro
Mead Man Arrested Following Drug Investigation; Detectives Seize Guns, Drugs, Cash and Stolen ATV
MEAD, WA. — A Mead man was arrested Monday following a months-long drug investigation that led authorities to seize firearms, suspected narcotics, cash and a reported stolen all-terrain vehicle. According to the Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU),
120 MPH Spokane Driver Nailed by Overhead Chopper
The aerial unit followed the suspect and tracked him on infrared, allowing Officers to call off dangerous pursuit
Man hospitalized after falling 25 feet from grain silo near Rosalia
A man is in the hospital after falling 25 feet from a grain silo near Rosalia on Sunday evening. The man scaled a 25-foot metal silo on File Road, off state Route 271, south of Rosalia around 5:20 p.m. At the top of the structure, he apparently lost his footing and fell to the ground below, according to a news release
Urbanna Spa closes amid lawsuit against City of Spokane, CCEW
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane business Urbanna Natural Spa, Salon & Wine is closing its doors for good, according to a post May 29 morning by owner Linda Biel. The closure comes amid a lawsuit against the City of Spokane and Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington as Biel says a big part of the closure is the changing envi
Alcohol Misuse In Older Adults Highlights Health Concerns In Washington
Cities like Spokane and Seattle are facing a serious issue with alcohol-related deaths among seniors, revealing the often-overlooked struggles of older adults with substance misuse.
Storms return Wednesday evening with brief thunderstorm chances
SPOKANE, Wash. – Shower chances continue overnight with trace amounts of precipitation. Cle…
SPR News Today: Inside the courtroom of the Spokane 3 trial
Spokane explores spinning off its fire department into a separate fire district to save money. Spokane County is bringing in more sales tax revenue than expected—with no small thanks to alcohol sales. But it won't be enough to stave off budget cuts. Idaho has one of the highest rates...

















