Spokane man arrested for driving unsafe van without plates
SPOKANE — A 51-year-old man who claimed he had a "right to travel" was arrested Friday evening after driving an unsafe vehicle despite deputies' warnings.
Eastern Washington dust storm impacts crash investigation
Washington State Patrol dashcam video shows how difficult it was to see during an accident investigation near Spangle last week.
22-year-old tried to pin fatal crash on his dead friend after wrapping his BMW...
A Washington state man who had allegedly been boozing all night before crashing his BMW into a pole, killing his friend and seriously injuring two others tried to claim his dead pal was the driver. The post 22-year-old tried to pin fatal crash on his dead friend after wrapping his BMW around a pole: Cops first appeare
Here is what’s closed on Memorial Day in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Memorial Day is coming up on Monday, May 25, and several city closures will be in place in observance of the holiday. Hillyard Public Library will be closed May 24 for carpet cleaning. Indian Trail Public Library will be closed on May 26 for carpet cleaning.
Repeat offender arrested after smashing planters in North Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Deputies with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) arrested a 41-year-old man after callers said he was yelling, knocking over planters and punching car windows at a business on North Division Street, SCSO said in a release. The sheriff's office said deputies responded around 4:40 p.m....
Rising diesel costs force local school districts to make difficult transportation decisions
SPOKANE, Wash. — Rising fuel costs are forcing local school districts to make tough choices as crude oil prices climb and experts warn high prices will continue until the war with Iran ends. Crude oil is forecast to average $130 a barrel next quarter and could balloon to $150....
Lewis and Clark, Cheney set to chase state golf titles
May 18—Lewis and Clark and Cheney have waged entertaining battles for Greater Spokane League 3A/4A boys' golf supremacy the last two years with the Tigers claiming the title this spring and the Blackhawks rising to the top in 2025. It's helped sharpen both programs as they head to their...
Tuesday storms more isolated, warming trend kicks in ⛈️☀️
While a few showers and weak thunderstorms will pop up again on Tuesday afternoon, we are slowly moving towards drier and warmer conditions in the days ahead.
Head-on crash south of Loon Lake sends 2 drivers to hospital
LOON LAKE, Wash. — Two people were injured in a head-on crash on State Route 395 about four miles south of Loon Lake during the evening hours of May 18, Washington State Patrol said in a release. According to WSP, a pickup truck was heading north and a smaller...
Boomtown: Spokane City Council approves growth map to guide future development plans
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City leaders estimate 20,000 people are expected to make the Lilac City home between now and 2046. On Monday night, the city council approved a major step in shaping how the city could grow over time. With a 6-1 vote, the Spokane City Council adopted...

















