Car crashes into fence in north Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Drivers in North Spokane had to navigate around emergency vehicles for a crash on Sunday afternoon.
‘Train Dreams’ filmed in Spokane gaining national attention
"Train Dreams" is a new feature film shot almost entirely in Eastern Washington. 'Train Dreams' film honors Spokane's versatile region amid rising national acclaim.
Washington Weather: Spokane Faces Freezing Fog and Cold Mornings Through Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. SPOKANE, Wash. – A pale mist draped over the city before dawn, freezing lightly on rooftops and windshields as temperatures hovered near 32°F. Streetlights reflected off a thin glaze of frost, and drivers...
Police Chief Agrees to Postpone Equipment Purchase Amid First Amendment Concerns
SPOKANE, WA – The Spokane Police Department confirmed Friday that it’s no longer purchasing two long-range acoustic devices, at least for now, as the city council responds to community concerns. Several residents testified against the grant-funded purchase
Unraveling the Mystery of Crescent Court: A Nostalgic Journey
In a recent social media discussion, a user sparked a wave of nostalgia by questioning the existence of an old food court in downtown Spokane, known as Crescent Court. The user recalled walking the Skywalk to the food court as a child, before the establishment of the mall. The user's inability to find any information...
Spokane Public Library services at risk without budget increase in 2026
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Library warns its services may be modified if city funding doesn't come through next year. The city reduced library funding by 5% this year, and next year's proposed budget keeps that reduction in place. If that budget goes through, Adam Chanse, the library executive director, said the...
Spokane police issue 83 citations in first week of anti-camping ban
In the first week of Spokane's new anti-camping ordinance, which went into effect on October 27, police issued 83 citations to unhoused individuals, according to an email from Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown.
Biscuits on the Skywalk: Sporks Biscuit Bar Warms Up Downtown Spokane
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Inside Spokane’s enclosed walkways, Sporks Biscuit Bar has quickly become a comfort-food magnet. Tucked on the second floor at 502 W Riverside Ave, Suite 201, the biscuit-focused counter soft-opened in July and cut a ribbon on August 12—quiet momentum...
Woman who shot a Spokane man sentenced to nearly 8 years in prison
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane woman was sentenced to nearly eight years in prison for shooting a man she claimed had been stalking her. Today, Spokane Superior Court Judge Michelle Szambelan sentenced Trinity H. Christenson, 24, to 93 months in prison on a first-degree assault charge. The incident took place on July 18,...
Spokane man acquitted of federal assault charge faces deportation to Mexico
SPOKANE, Wash. — Martin Diaz, a Spokane man who was acquitted of assaulting a federal officer this week, is expected to be deported to Mexico. Diaz was arrested by Border Patrol in April because he was undocumented. Ring doorbell camera shows Diaz being tackled on his front lawn during the arrest. He was charged with...

















