Smoky conditions to kickoff a hot July week
Smoke from fires in Northeast Washington will trickle down into areas like Spokane and Coeur d'Alene due to a weak northerly wind. Air quality impacts are expected with dips toward unhealthy air quality especially around the fires themselves. High temperatures on Monday will top out in the upper-80s to mid-90s....
Washington landlords could face up to $360 million under Spokane cooling mandate
Spokane proposal may require landlords to provide "adequate cooling" in every room, potentially costing between $124 million and $360 million. A Spokane proposal meant to shield renters during extreme heat could saddle landlords with significant new costs. If the measure passes, landlords may have to provide "adequate
Mystery as ‘skeletal remains’ point to tragic final moments of Idaho mom missing for...
The missing woman was a single mother to two children and reportedly suffered from an undisclosed mental health illness
Lithium-ion battery sparks shop fire in Otis Orchards
UPDATE: July 19 at 8:35 p.m. The fire is believed to have started from a lithium-ion battery pack, the same type found in power tools, e-bikes and other rechargeable devices, Spokane Valley Fire Department said in a release. If a battery shows signs of damage, overheating, or swelling, the department...
Man arrested for allegedly impersonating police, pulling people over along I-90
A 20-year-old Spokane man was arrested in Ellensburg after allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Missing Deer Park Woman Identified After Remains Found in St. Joe River
SHOSHONE COUNTY, ID — The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that human remains recovered from the St. Joe River earlier this month have been identified as 24-year-old Chantel Williams of Deer Park, Washington, who had been missing
Remains recovered from St. Joe River identified as 24-year-old Washington woman
The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office confirms that human remains found in the St. Joe River have been positively identified as 24-year-old Chantel Williams, who was reported missing in December 2025.
‘They used some pretty horrendous language’, Hillyard community divided over coffee shop’s controversial billboard...
SPOKANE, Wash. — Protesters and counter-protesters gathered on opposite ends of a sidewalk Sunday morning outside 2nd Base Espresso in Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood.
No one hurt after shop fire breaks out in Spokane Valley
Crews forced entry by cutting the front door, then moved in quickly to attack the fire. Firefighters applied water, put the fire out and confirmed no one was inside.
Red Flag Fury As Spokane Braces For Fast-Moving Fire Threat
The National Weather Service in Spokane has put parts of eastern Washington under a Red Flag Warning through Saturday night, a clear sign that the region is primed for fast-moving wildfires. Gusty southwest winds and very low humidity are expected to help any new or existing fires spread quickly across the Eastern Colu
