Two Teens Injured in Drive-By Shooting on Spokane’s South Hill
SPOKANE, WA – Two teenagers were injured, one critically, in an early morning drive-by shooting on Spokane’s South Hill Sunday, July 27, according to the Spokane Police Department. Officers responded to reports of gunfire just after 3:00 a.m.
Mayor Lisa Brown aims to make childcare more affordable in Spokane
Mayor Lisa Brown is introducing an ordinance to make it easier for people to open childcare facilities in Spokane. This initiative comes as childcare costs in Washington state range from $15,000 to $20,000 annually.
Lake Spokane Fire Update July 27, 2025
Origin: July 19, 2025, near Lake Spokane Campground. Quick Facts: Total Personnel: 483 | Total Acres: 2,550 | Containment: 52%. The Lake Spokane Fire is burning northwest of Suncrest, WA near the community of Tum Tum. Yesterday:. Firefighters have been working to create depth along containment lines around the fire...
Firefighters nearly gain full containment on wildfire near Tum Tum
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. -- People around southeast Stevens County and north Spokane County may see more smoke coming from a wildfire near Tum Tum.
Spokane Man Arrested in Lewiston for Alleged Meth Trafficking Following K9 Search
LEWISTON, ID – A Spokane man is facing felony charges after authorities allegedly found over 200 grams of methamphetamine and suspected cocaine during a traffic stop in Lewiston on July 27, 2025. According to court documents, 46-year-old
Spokane Bans Crypto ATMs to Combat Rising Scams
Spokane has made history as the first city in Washington state to completely ban cryptocurrency kiosks, following a unanimous vote by the city council on Monday. The decision comes after a sharp increase in scams targeting vulnerable residents, particularly seniors and low-income families who have lost millions...
Fugitive murder suspect’s bones id’d in Spokane
The discovery of human remains at a Spokane homeless encampment have put an end to a three-year Okanogan County manhunt.
Early morning fire grows to 200 acres near Clarkson
CLARKSON, Wash. - A fire near Clarkson has prompted state fire assistance. The Clayton Road Fire started early Monday morning and is estimated to be 200 acres large and growing. It is currently burning in grass and is threatening rangeland. No evacuations have been issued for the fire at this...
Warm temperatures tonight, heading back into the 90s tomorrow
Spokane is predicted to see a low of around 60 degrees tonight, and temperatures will be climbing back towards the 90s during the day tomorrow, which will likely be the case throughout this week. The trend of partly cloudy skies will also remain in the area this week.
Drive-by shooting injures two 18-year-olds in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Two 18-year-olds were injured, one critically, in a drive-by shooting early Sunday on Spokane’s South Hill, police said.