Law enforcement to enhance traffic enforcement for Hoopfest
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Thousands of people will be driving to Spokane this weekend for Hoopfest!
Calling all artists! Apply to design artwork for one of Spokane’s crosswalk
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you're an artist who loves Spokane, consider lending your talent to one of the city's crosswalks!
PLAN AHEAD: Eastbound I-90 to close at Barker Road interchange for repair
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Drivers traveling on eastbound Interstate 90 should prepare for delays as the highway will be closed overnight near the Barker Road interchange for repaving work, state transportation officials said.
Opioid crisis in Spokane County continues
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County continues to grapple with the ongoing opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths reaching unprecedented levels. During a briefing on Tuesday, Medical Examiner Dr. Veena Singh shared alarming data with county commissioners. Dr. Singh stated, “We’re still trending upward, although the...
West Valley School Board votes against teacher after racial slur incident
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – West Valley School Board held a special hearing on Wednesday morning that ended with a vote to not renew a teacher's contract after saying the n-word while reading in his class. The passionate meeting ended in a vote for the non-renewal of Matthew Mastronardi's contract...
91-year-old man dies from injuries in suspected DUI crash near Medical Lake
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. -- A Cheney man has died at the hospital from a suspected DUI crash last week near Medical Lake.
Spokane Valley delays vote on proposal to add fentanyl to child endangerment law
(The Center Square) – Hoping to bolster the proposal, the Spokane Valley City Council tabled a vote Tuesday that could add fentanyl to the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance. The existing state law specifically mentions methamphetamine, chemicals used to manufacture meth and other narcotics, but not...
Spokane fire at Norfolk Iron & Metal causes heavy smoke
SPOKANE, Wash. – Fire crews responded to a blaze at Norfolk Iron & Metal located at 3900 E Broadway Ave. The fire was first reported at 12:29 p.m., with crews arriving promptly at the scene. According to Justin de Ruyter, Spokane Fire PIO, the fire has been contained inside...
Wash. firefighters face discipline over Pride parade participation, flag display and viral cat cameo
SPOKANE, Wash. — An orange cat’s now-viral appearance in a pride flag-adorned Spokane Fire Department fire truck sparked cheers at the city’s Pride parade on June 14, spawning dozens of articles and viral videos that swept the nation and racked up millions of views. It also sparked...
Spokane may revive Prop 1 language, drop notice rule before vote on camping ban
(The Center Square) – Attempting to restore the will of voters, the Spokane City Council is considering cutting a controversial notice period from a camping ban set for a vote on June 30. Last week, the council rejected the ordinance after business owners and residents flocked to the meeting to voice their...