Airway Heights Police K-9 officer celebrates community at Sunset Park
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - A special member of the police department was all smiles and tail-wags for Airway Heights Day on Saturday. K-9 Tonks visited with the public at Sunset Park for Airway Heights Day, an annual end-of-summer celebration for the entire community. According to the Airway Heights Police Department,...
Lost huckleberry picker found himself in a jam for several days until walking to...
SPOKANE COUNTY, Washington (Spokesman-Review)– A 62-year-old man who spent much of the weekend wandering through the Boyer Mountain area after going missing during a family huckleberry picking trip was found Monday afternoon. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Air Division, Washington State Fish and Wildlife...
Construction to close part of West Maxwell Avenue in Spokane starting next week
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A new construction project will impact traffic on part of West Maxwell Avenue in Spokane beginning Monday.
Back-to-School transportation safety tips
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Whether kids walk, ride the bus or drive to school this year, there are things everyone can do to make sure students arrive safely and ready to learn!
Spokane wineries thrive with local support despite statewide sales dip
SPOKANE, Wash. – While Washington state wineries are experiencing a decline in sales, some Spokane winemakers are finding that community support is helping them stay steady. Greg Lipsker, owner of Spokane’s Barrister Winery, shared his experience. “We haven’t seen a slowdown. We had anticipated that after COVID that...
Spokane Valley hosts first-ever ‘Cops and Kids Car Show’
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – The first-ever “Cops and Kids Car Show” was held Saturday in Spokane Valley, bringing classic cars and community fun to Balfour Park. The event was organized by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and the Spokane Valley Police Department. The show featured a...
School districts implement new safety measures as academic year approaches
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - In less than a week, students will return to Seth Woodard Elementary for the new school year, but West Valley School District's safety team is already at work preparing for their arrival.
WDFW Seeks Public Input on Hunting Permit Changes in Eastern Washington Amid Land Ownership...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is opening the floor for public commentary on proposed changes to private landowner hunting permits in Eastern Washington. WDFW's updates follow recent property ownership and management shifts in Grant and Spokane counties, which are influencing local hunting...
Late August heat wave is arriving to the Inland Northwest
The longest lived heat wave of the summer, so far, is peaking this weekend and the hot temperatures will continue through the middle of next week. High temperatures for most will top out in the mid-to-upper-90s while warmer areas including the LC Valley and Moses Lake have strong chances of reaching triple digits.
Spokane prepares residents for upcoming heat wave
SPOKANE, Wash. – With temperatures set to rise in the coming days, Spokane residents are being urged to take precautions against the heat. Cooling locations, including local libraries, are opening their doors to help people stay safe. The Spokane Regional Health District emphasized the importance of knowing where to...