Man sentenced in Spokane for strangulation assault
SPOKANE, Wash. – In Spokane Superior Court, Michael Y. Feland, 41, was sentenced to 73 months in prison on December 15, 2025, after pleading guilty to felony assault involving strangulation. Court documents revealed that in August, the victim was asleep in a vehicle in Spokane's East Central area when...
Two inmates die from overdoses at Spokane County Jail
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Overdoses at the Spokane County Jail claimed the lives of two male inmates while a female inmate survived, according to a report from Martha Lou Wheatley-Billeter, the Spokane County Communications Manager. The first incident involved a male inmate who was booked on December 14. He...
Innovia Foundation Opens Scholarship Programs for 2026-27
Spokane, Wash. – Innovia Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. Innovia manages more than 50 regional scholarships, awarding more than $400,000 to local students each year. Scholarships are available to students within Innovia’s 20-county service area who are...
Spokane County first responders host Holidays and Heroes event for families in need
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Deputies and officers from across Spokane County spent Sunday morning connecting with children and families who need food and gifts for Christmas.
Water main break disrupts downtown traffic in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — A water main break disrupted traffic and water service in downtown Spokane on Monday, forcing street closures and reducing water pressure for nearby buildings. The break occurred on South Washington Street between West 8th and West 6th avenues, according to the City of Spokane. A detour is in place...
Weather service warns of similarities between wind storm this week and deadly storm in...
SPOKANE, Wash - The National Weather Service is warning that a wind storm expected for the Inland Northwest this week could be similar to a storm in January 2021 that killed two people and caused extensive damage.
Washington State falls to USC in close battle on the road
LOS ANGELES - Washington State came up short as USC pulled away late for a 68-61 win in Los Angeles.
Another atmospheric river brings high winds, heavy rain, and warm temperatures to the region
Another atmospheric river will bring an active weather pattern to the Inland Northwest this week. Today, we will see heavy mountain rain, valley showers, high winds, and potentially record breaking temperatures. Spokane's rain totals are expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Higher totals are...
Report: Spokane among top 10 cities where families spend most on health care
(The Center Square) – Ahead of upcoming premium hikes, a report published Monday ranked Spokane as the ninth-highest city nationwide for where people spend the most on health care and basic medications. According to personal finance website WalletHub, Spokane is the only Northwest city to land in the top 10. The...
Washington December Weather Alert Today: Spokane Braces for Strong Winds, Rain, Snow Levels Falling
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington – Wind pushes waves of misty rain across Spokane this morning, streaking pavement and nudging street signs as the region enters a volatile midweek pattern. Tree limbs sway along South Hill, and...
