Preliminary report released on plane crash that killed Spokane’s Dan Arrotta last month
SPOKANE, Wash. — Dan Arrotta was a well-known member of the Spokane community. He was the owner of Arrotta's Automax & RV as well as Arrotta's Mitsubishi. New details show what happened leading up to the crash, but questions about the plane's maintenance remain unanswered. One month after Arrotta...
Providence Sacred Heart temporarily stopping heart transplants due to “key vacancies”
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Providence Sacred Heart Hospital says it will be stopping its heart transplant program and helping waitlisted patients find other facilities.
3 a.m. cravings, solved: Insomnia Cookies plants roots by Gonzaga and heats up Spokane’s...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Night owls, meet your new neighbor: Insomnia Cookies has entered Spokane’s dessert scene with a campus‑edge shop built around warm deliveries and post‑midnight hours. The national bakery’s Spokane location emphasizes a campus‑first model, targeting study...
Weather balloon launched from Spokane collided with United flight, smashed windshield and injured pilot
SPOKANE, Wash - A weather balloon launched from Spokane last month collided with a cruising United Airlines flight, injuring the pilot and causing the flight to be diverted.
Spokane man accused of hitting car, causing crash that injured child faces assault charges
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane man accused of hitting a car and injuring a child in downtown Spokane appeared in Spokane County Court on Thursday. According to court records, 45-year-old Rodolfo Flores allegedly ran a red light and T-boned a car while under the influence on Wednesday night. The car that was hit by...
Man sentenced to prison for yelling racial slurs and assaulting Spokane Valley store employee
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — A man was sentenced to prison for assaulting and yelling racial slurs at another man in a Spokane Valley store in July. The Spokane County Prosecutor's Office says 53-year-old Kurt Boerner was sentenced to 30 months in prison on hate crime and assault charges. Court...
Spokane Public Libraries faces a reduction in services and hours without an increase in...
In times of trouble, libraries are like sanctuaries. Children can walk to their local public library after school if they have nowhere else to go and find a plethora of activities and a sense of calm within the book-lined walls. Adults can seek help with almost any issue or question at a library, thanks to the...
Spokane Valley forum tackles hospital challenges and rising healthcare costs
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Health policy leaders and community members gathered in Spokane Valley to discuss the challenges facing hospitals across Washington and explore potential solutions. The “Saving Hospitals” forum brought together panelists from various sides of the health care debate, with the aim of openly...
New Trader Joe’s to boost economy in Spokane Valley
Many residents are eagerly anticipating the opening of a Trader Joe's in Spokane Valley. While it may appear to be just another business, this development is a significant achievement for the city, ten years in the making.
Can You Help Resolve a Debate: Was Serving Chili with a Maple Bar a...
A debate has recently sparked on social media regarding a unique food combination that was allegedly popular in Spokane during the 1970s and 1980s. The combination in question is a bowl of chili served with a maple bar. The discussion began when a former Spokane resident recalled this unusual pairing being served at...

















