Boomtown: Groundbreaking set for Wednesday for Spokane’s first new park in over two decades
Spokane's first new park in over two decades will officially break ground on Wednesday, July 22. Meadowglen Park will be the city's first new park in 23 years, Spokane Parks and Recreation says. The new park will be located in the North Indian Trail neighborhood at 10890 N. Indian Trail...
Know the signs: Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- With temperatures rising over the next few days, the Spokane Valley Fire Department wants to make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness.
Washington owl found hopping near school returns to the wild after joining a new...
The goal is not simply survival, but giving the animal the best chance to return to a natural life.
Fired officers in Washington disproportionately land at tribal police departments
Tribal police in Washington hire officers fired elsewhere at a rate four times higher than their share of the workforce.
Forward progression of fire S Malloy Prairie Road stopped, Level 3 evacuation in place
TYLER, Wash. - An evacuation has been ordered for the Malloy Prairie Fire burning in the 20600 block of S Malloy Prairie Road. Forward progression of the fire has been stopped as of 3:14 pm and the fire was 100% lined as of 3:31 pm. The Spokane County Evacuation Address...
Air quality back in unhealthy range in Spokane County
SPOKANE, Wash - People living in Spokane County woke up again to haze and smoke Tuesday, with air quality readings in the unhealthy range for many in the Inland Northwest.
Level 1 evacuations requested for 1 to 2 acre fire near Cheney
CHENEY, Wash. - Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuations have been requested for a fire burning northeast of Cheney. Spokane County Fire District #3 reports the evacuations were requested for W Crest View Lane, Crestview Lane and S Ridge Park Lane. A 1-2 acre fire is burning in the area, and...
Spokane doctor loses license after hiring dark web hitman to addict ex-wife to heroin,...
The permanent suspension of a Spokane doctor’s medical license was upheld last week after the man was convicted of a scheme that involved hiring a hitman to drug his ex-wife and her son with heroin, intending to get them addicted to the substance, and also having his estranged wife held hostage with hopes she would hav
Three Arrested After Spokane Valley Drug Raid Uncovers More Fentanyl, Meth and Thousands of...
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Three people were arrested after investigators served a search warrant July 20 at a Spokane Valley home already linked to a major drug and firearms investigation earlier this month. The Spokane Valley Investigative
Temps near 100 degrees expected in Spokane area through Wednesday
Highs will top out near 100 degrees with dry conditions and a slight breeze. Hazy skies will linger for another day.
