Spokane Valley swiftwater rescue team aids in historic flooding response
SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley Fire Department Swiftwater Rescue team continued to help with the historic flooding in western Washington on Saturday. According to the fire department, the team spend the day staged in Mount Vernon, Burlington and Sedro-Wooley, ready to respond to water rescues. Floodwaters...
Community workshop to discuss new pedestrian bridge in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- You can help shape the future of a new pedestrian bridge in Spokane Valley.
5 Trucks for Spokane Snow & Hills vs 5 Trucks That Don’t Hold Up
Spokane, located in the eastern part of Washington state, experiences a unique combination of weather and terrain that poses challenges for anyone navigating its roads. Snowfall is common in the winter months, and steep hills and uneven roads add an extra layer of difficulty for driving. For residents who rely on...
Spokane Land Bank provides options for affordable housing
One of the most important parts of building affordable housing is acquiring land for free or a reasonable price. It’s one of the biggest challenges for organizations looking to build housing for people who can’t afford market-rate homes. The Spokane Regional Land Bank, led by Ami Manning, has...
Thousands flock to Spokane’s River Park Square for Terrain’s 7th Winter BrrrZAAR
SPOKANE, Wash. — A line of cars wrapping around River Park Square on Saturday in downtown Spokane for Terrain's highly anticipated Winter BrrrZAAR inside for the 7th year in a row. Thousands of people have made their way to River Park Square for Terrain's Winter BrrrZAAR. The mall is...
2 men sentenced to federal prison in separate drug cases
The following is a news release from the U.S. Dept. of Justice for the District of Idaho. POCATELLO – U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced the results of two separate drug distribution cases in eastern Idaho Friday. Both cases were investigated by the BADGES Task Force, which is a HIDTA-funded task force that...
Christmas joy for animals at Cat Tales Wildlife Center
MEAD, Wash. -- Christmas came early for the animals at Cat Tales Wildlife Center.
Woman Is Attempting to Bring Her Father’s Remains Home After He Was Buried as...
Meagan Heisinger has spent years wanting to find her father, James Bradley Lane — a man she says she hadn’t seen since she was a baby. This year, she wrote on a GoFundMe page, an ancestry test helped change that. With guidance from an “ancestry angel” — a volunteer who helps people understand their results […]
Inland Northwest Weather Alert This Week: Flooding, Wind, Snow Across Washington, Idaho
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, WA – A busy and potentially dangerous weather pattern is setting up across the Inland Northwest this week, with heavy rain, strong winds, and mountain snow expected to impact travel and daily life...
These Washington Drive-In Burger Places Serve Double Cheeseburgers the Classic-Style Way
Washington State has a burger tradition that runs deeper than the Columbia River. Classic drive-ins have been flipping patties and melting cheese for generations, serving up double cheeseburgers that transport you straight back to simpler times. From Seattle to Spokane, these iconic spots keep the old-school magic...
