Spokane WA

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced potential closures of recreation sites due to budget cuts. The DNR’s Recreation Program has been underfunded for years, impacting maintenance and staff levels. “Washington’s world class outdoor recreation opportunities draw visitors to the state...

LEWISTON, Idaho (CBS2) — Two people have been arrested after a stolen car chase ended with a crash on U.S. Highway 12. On Tuesday at approximately 12:45, a Lewiston Police Officer was alerted by the Axon Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system installed in his vehicle that the license plate of a stolen...

Train Dreams, director Clint Bentley’s transcendent locally set and shot film about troubled logger Robert Grainier (played by Joel Edgerton) living through a rapidly evolving, often perilous early 20th century Pacific Northwest, has become a cause célèbre for the talented local crew who brought it to life and the...

Residents of the Lilac City will soon have one final chance to weigh in on the future of one of downtown’s most iconic thoroughfares. The project, a massive $15 million overhaul of Spokane Falls Boulevard, is more than just a fresh coat of asphalt. It is a fundamental “integrated” rebuild that could see a portion of...

After the killing of nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last month by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, Gonzaga University staff and students are worried about what this could mean for healthcare outcomes. Molly Parker, an assistant professor of nursing, said her background is in population health and working...

SPOKANE, Wash. – New details have emerged regarding the . An incident report indicates that the crash was due to a “clearance violation” made by the driver of the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus. The driver had previously claimed that an outdated GPS influenced their decision to...

Cozied up in the Garland District of Spokane, a small, refurbished temple-turned-restaurant, opened its doors on Friday, Feb. 13 for the first time. The Temple Tavern, as the name suggests, was once was a Masonic Temple, but now serves Italian food from scratch. Located on West Garland Avenue in between Post and...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center has been awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification, recognizing the hospital as one of the nation's most advanced stroke care centers. The hospital underwent an unannounced onsite review in early December...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Two local Spokane women's specialty clothing boutiques are closing their doors permanently, as the small businesses struggle against online shopping trends and rising operational costs.

Since local chef Taylor Rainwater entered the food industry 14 years ago, his greatest culinary passion has been slinging pizzas. “I did pizza all through college, so four years of pizza education,” he jokes. “When I got out of college, I didn’t know what I was doing so I just kept cooking.”