Man at heart of Spokane protest ordered removed from US
Cesar Perez, whose arrest by immigration officials led to a large protest in Spokane, is now one step closer to deportation. A judge in Tacoma ordered Perez's removal from the country, two months after the protest erupted in downtown Spokane.
Shadle Park High students pack meals for Bite-2-Go program
SPOKANE, Wash. – At Shadle Park High School, a small group of students is making a big difference by volunteering to pack and deliver meals through the Bite2Go program. This initiative is part of a larger effort to combat food insecurity among students in the Spokane area. Since the...
Spokane optometrist urges eye exams for kids before school year
SPOKANE, Wash. – As the school year approaches, a local optometrist is encouraging parents to schedule eye exams for their children. Dr. Nate Biancardi from MultiCare highlighted the importance of vision in a child’s ability to succeed in school, noting that undetected vision issues can lead to struggles in the...
Mental health hotline supports Washington youth struggling with anxiety, depression and other challenges
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Washington's Attorney General's Office has launched a mental health hotline designed to support young people across the state, with a particular focus on underserved rural communities in Eastern Washington.
Spokane Fire, DNR investigating suspicious fires in Latah Valley
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Fire Department and Department of Natural Resources are investigating multiple suspicious fires Wednesday morning.
Spokane Regional Health District warns of possible measles exposure in Spokane County
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- Health officials are warning about a possible measles exposure in Spokane County last week.
Vietnam Memorial ‘The Wall That Heals’ coming to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — "The Wall That Heals," a memorial honoring Vietnam War veterans, is coming to Spokane this August. The memorial display honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who lost their lives in...
Spokane Community College indoor pool could reopen if ‘Together Spokane’ levy passes in November
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks are asking voters to approve funding to reopen the Spokane Community College indoor pool, which has been shuttered since 2020.
Spokane salon owner intends to sue Catholic Charities, city over downtown properties
SPOKANE, Wash - The owner of a downtown Spokane salon blames Catholic Charities and the City of Spokane for a spike in crime near several Catholic Charities housing projects.
Homicide investigation underway after Mattawa park shooting
MATTAWA, Wash. – Moses Lake Major Crimes Detectives were called in to assist the Mattawa Police Department with a shooting investigation at Hundt Park during the evening hours of August 17. According to a release by Moses Lake Police, the incident is now being treated as a homicide after...
