Goats for fire prevention? The idea might have legs
Two goats pick at leaves from bushes on a hillside in Spokane. "Browsing" animals like goats will eat plants cows or sheep ignore. The goats also love to climb, making them a strong candidate for clearing brush and broadleaf plants on steep terrain. On a late July morning on a...
Spokane Inventory Surges as Prices Cool and Homes Sit Longer
Buyers in Spokane gained real leverage as 2,378 homes hit the active market—a 12.6% year-over-year jump.
Man arrested for early morning hit-and-run crash in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A man was arrested for hitting a woman with his car early Thursday morning in Spokane Valley.
Thoughts From the Hobbit House: The View From Our Balcony, Watching a Spokane Tragedy...
Starting August 1, 2026, a complex of fast-moving wildfires—including the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires—devastated the edges of Spokane, Washington. The wind-driven blazes scorched over 10,500 acres, destroyed at least 900 homes and structures, and forced roughly 65,000 residents to evacuate in what offic
Spokane man wins World Series of Poker and other news
Chris Bovey and his wife, Liz Bovey, paint a “Trade Winds Motel” sign on part of a large-scale mural in what is set to become “Vintage Alley,” on Wednesday, July 29. The project, a partnership between RenCorp Realty and Urbin Developments, is going up in Railroad Alley, between the Norman and Jefferson buildings, which
Fire near Havana St. in Spokane leads to arson arrest
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man has been arrested in connection with an August 8 fire near N. Havana Street and E. Rowan Avenue during a Red Flag Warning for high fire danger, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said in a release. The fire grew to about half the size...
In wake of Spokane Complex fires, helpers arrive in droves
An outpouring of support and community has surrounded the victims of the Spokane Complex fires.
I Saw You, Cheers and Jeers: “Thank you firefighters for your service.”
GRANDDAD AT THE PARK (SOUTH HILL) You were at the playground with six grandchildren and some help. I thought you seemed patient, kind, and handsome. TO THE REGULAR WITH THE FLIRTY EYES: Seeing you always brightens my day. I always notice that look you give over your shoulder when you walk away. I saw you on Tuesday whi
Spokane coffee stand donating 100% of proceeds to fire victims Thursday
SPOKANE. Wash-- A popular Spokane coffee stand chain is hosting a one-day fundraiser for families impacted by the Spokane Complex Fires.
People who lost their homes to wildfire in Medical Lake and Silver Lake share...
On Aug. 18, 2023 — almost exactly three years ago — the Gray Fire tore through Silver Lake and Medical Lake, ultimately burning more than 10,000 acres and destroying more than 250 structures. One person died. The fire started on a Friday afternoon, with hot, dry and windy...
