Spokane WA

As the new school year begins, districts across Washington state are implementing stricter policies on student smartphone use in classrooms and on campuses. According to State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, three-quarters of the state’s school districts will limit smart device use in class this year. A recent survey...

The long stretch of 90-degree weather we've been eyeing for days in our forecast is almost here. Temperatures will warm only slightly today for one more afternoon in the 80s.

As the United States faces unprecedented federal rollbacks on conservation and stewardship efforts, local initiatives are more pertinent than ever in preserving natural areas for future generations. In June, the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust, completed a $4 million capital campaign that...

FOUND PURSE AT CHIMNEY TRAILHEAD: Sunday, Aug 10th. You were at the Chimney Rock trailhead with your family (two UTVs) going to play in the creek, and we were scouting the parking. You and my husband found a brown purse. We chatted regarding the best course of action, and in the end we put it in our vehicle for...

(The Center Square) – After launching a probe into her peer last year, Spokane Valley Councilmember Jessica Yaeger said on Tuesday that she now faces a similar investigation over her use of social media. Voters elected Yaeger and Councilmember Al Merkel to the council in November 2023, with both taking a seat on the...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Get ready to have some fun while also getting back-to-school resources at the Hillyard Farmer's Market on Monday.

MEAD, Wash. - Teachers in the Mead School District face an uncertain start to the academic year as contract negotiations with the district remain unresolved with less than two weeks before classes begin.

SPOKANE, Wash. – A missing 21-year-old last seen in Spokane is considered endangered by the Washington State Patrol. Kelly Porinchok was last seen near South McClellan Street and West 8th Avenue in Spokane on August 17, 2025. He is 5’11” and 135 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes....

Spokane renters must earn $27.77 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment, according to a new report from low-income housing advocates. But the minimum wage falls well below that. On July 17, the National Low Income Housing Coalition released its annual report, Out of Reach 2025: The High Cost of...

The Spokane River dropped below 1,000 cubic feet per second on July 17, triggering the city's Level 2 Drought Response. The drought response outlines suggested watering rules to conserve water usage and prevent further diminishing of the river’s water levels. The suggestions in the outline include no outdoor...