Buddhist groups help Spokane families recover from wildfires
Two Buddhist groups have been part of the fire recovery work in Spokane since three fires, known as the Spokane Complex Wildfire, destroyed 921 structures and burned about 9,900 acres in early August. Tzu Chi USA — a 60-year-old international humanitarian nonprofit — has sent about 40 volunteers to Spokane’s...
Spokane homeowner says insurance only covering fraction of sewage flooding damages that occurred during...
SPOKANE, Wash. — The devastating Spokane Complex Fires resulted in hundreds losing their homes. But the damage also extends to those who still have property standing. Multiple homeowners say they returned to flooding. "We (and other neighbors) did not have two feet of water or one foot of water...
Spokane Humane Society shares images of suspect vehicle after parking lot break-ins
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Humane Society advised the public on Wednesday about a suspect vehicle involved in multiple break-ins that occurred in the organization’s parking lot on Tuesday, September 8. “Between approximately 4:30 and 4:45 p.m. yesterday, individuals in a white Jeep Compass/SUV entered our parking lot
Person arrested in Spokane for criminal conspiracy charge
SPOKANE, Wash. -- One person was arrested for Criminal Conspiracy, and Investigators seized a sizable amount of Cocaine, indicating possible drug distribution activity.
Suspect arrested after reportedly attempting to shoot juvenile in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A 19-year-old suspect was arrested on September 3 as part of an investigation into a reported shooting incident after a party in Spokane Valley, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The incident took place around 9:45 p.m. on September 2, with deputies...
Woman dies in fiery single-vehicle crash in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A woman died Saturday morning when her vehicle crashed off the road and erupted in flames in Spokane Valley.
Fire relief distribution center at Northtown Mall may be closing soon
SPOKANE, Wash. — The fire relief distribution center at Northtown Mall still has plenty of supplies for fire survivors, but fewer people have been stopping by.
Local asbestos testing lab faces backups after Spokane fires
SPOKANE, Wash. — Some families who lost their homes in recent Spokane-area fires are encountering an obstacle as they attempt to remove burned debris from their properties: a backlog of asbestos testing that could take months to complete.
Some Spokane County school districts still battle with high diesel prices for its buses
Spokane County, Wash. --- In Spokane County, some school districts are having to strategize when they purchase diesel for their bus fleets.
Dailey shines on the ground
The University of Northern Iowa Panthers traveled to Cheney, Washington, this weekend to take on the Eastern Washington Eagles. The two teams met last year at around the same time, with UNI winning 17-14. This year, Eastern Washington got their revenge, beating the Panthers 34-24. UNI had a productive first...
