Spokane NAACP names first-ever Executive Director in 106-year history
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane NAACP has named its first executive director in its 106-year history. The Spokane NAACP has hired Dr. Melissa Mace as the branch's first-ever executive director. Mace owns Spokane's Discovery Counseling. As a credentialed social worker and licensed behavioral therapist, Mace specializes...
SWAT Team Assists in Spokane Valley Domestic Violence Arrest After Four-Hour Standoff
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – A 58-year-old woman was taken into custody late Thursday night following a prolonged standoff with law enforcement after a reported domestic violence assault. Deputies with the Spokane Valley Police Department responded to
Celebrate Armenian culture at Spokane’s first-ever Armenian festival in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane will host its first-ever Armenian festival this weekend in downtown Spokane. The Downtown Spokane Partnership said the first-ever Armenian festival is part of the 2025 Mini Cultural Grant Series. The festival is on Saturday, July 26, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m....
Teen in Spokane pleads not guilty to four charges in fatal South Hill hit-and-run
A 17-year-old is facing four criminal charges after a fatal hit-and-run incident on South Hill. The charges stem from the death of 48-year-old Sarah Doxey, who was struck while running near 49th and Perry on July 16 around 5:30 a.m. Police apprehended the suspected driver shortly after near 195 and Eagle Ridge.
Brush fire threatening structure on South Sherman Road in Spokane
Update, 5:55 p.m. Fire District 3 says both flanks have been knocked down and there is a wet line around most of the fire.
Security company hosting $10,000 treasure hunt in Spokane area
SPOKANE, Wash. — A security company is hosting a $10,000 treasure hunt in the Spokane area. Wyze has a live YouTube feed of a red "X" surrounded by dirt on their website, where they say a $10,000 reward is available for anyone who finds it first. Wyze also offered...
Spokane Valley’s $7 million cross country course may not be ready for fall events
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Two college cross country events in Spokane Valley may move to other venues because the city's new cross country course isn't ready.
Spokane police search for suspect in multiple robberies near East Sprague and North Division
SPOKANE, Wash. — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect allegedly involved in multiple robberies across Spokane. According to a news release from the Spokane Police Department, the suspect is believed to have committed several robberies since Tuesday in the area of 4200 East Sprague Avenue and...
Spokane police have new guidelines on responding to calls about ICE
SPOKANE, Wash — The Spokane Police Department now has guidelines on how officers should handle an influx of calls about immigration enforcement. Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall wrote in a training memo that with federal immigration agents often concealing their identities behind masks and generic police gear and...
Crews working to put out brush fire along Trent Avenue in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- UPDATED at 6:08 p.m. - Forward progression is still stopped for the brush fire burning near Trent Avenue, but the fire is now estimated at 10-acres, according to SVFD.
