Spokane Lilac Festival announces high school royal court
SPOKANE, Wash. - Seven high school seniors in Spokane county were recently chosen to represent the Spokane Lilac Festival Association (SLFA) on the 2026 royal court, dubbed the "Embrace" royal court. High schools in the county were eligible to select a senior class representative in late 2025. 17 ambassadors were...
Washington Weather Alert Now: Rising Temps to Mid-50s Monday in Spokane, Wet Pattern Through...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington wakes up to crisp air and bright sun, but wet pavement could return within 48 hours as March starts shifting gears. Temperatures sit in the 20s early this morning at Felts Field, and slick spots...
Spokane Valley fire prompts multiple SVFD crews’ response
UPDATE: Mar. 1, 2026 @ 5:15 p.m. According to Matt Jorgensen, Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) division chief, the fire started at approximately 4:10 p.m. today and spread to the kitchen and attic. SVFD was able to put out the fire, and the source is still being investigate. Additionally, Jorgensen...
Spokane Fire Department reports no injuries after responding to accidental kitchen fire at Ferris...
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Fire Department responded to a call just before 11am about an accidental kitchen fire that started on the stove at a condo complex on Spokane's South Hill along Regal Street. One person returned to their apartment and saw the fire. They called it in. No...
Vintage wiring blamed for house fire in Spokane’s Minnehaha neighborhood last Friday
SPOKANE, Wash. -- An electrical fire at an old home in Spokane's Minnehaha neighborhood last Friday left one person and two dogs displaced.
New Spokane traffic camera catches nearly 500 violations in single month
SPOKANE, Wash. — Traffic enforcement cameras at one Spokane intersection caught nearly 500 red light violations in a single month, according to a new report from the Spokane City Council Public Safety and Community Health Committee.
Denker’s 33 points bury Idaho, Northern Colorado wins 76-67
MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandals (16-14, 8-9) couldn't overcome a career afternoon from Northern Colorado's Quinn Denker, falling 76-67 to the Bears (19-11, 9-8).
Spokane homeowner seeks compensation after police shooting leaves damage, blood in backyard
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane homeowner wants the city to pay for damage and cleanup after police shot and killed a suspect in his backyard. Colt Ward woke up around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday to sirens and police near Northwest Boulevard. Police were looking for Richard Sheppard, who was accused of stabbing a man at the Apple...
Celebrate local artists at Custer’s 49th Annual Arts and Crafts Show
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Get ready to celebrate local artists at Custer's 49th Annual Arts and Crafts Show next weekend.
Local man serves his community one bike at a time
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane transplant is turning his passion for biking into a grassroots effort to help kids stay active and safe, one repaired bike at a time. In the Hillyard neighborhood, near the corner of Pittsburg and Columbia, the sound of spinning tires and clanking tools fills a small bike shop where Lonnie...
