Body camera footage shows Spokane County deputies’ rapid response during Spokane Complex Fire evacuation
SPOKANE, Wash. — New body camera footage released by the Spokane County Sheriff's Office provides a stark look at the chaotic moments when the Spokane Complex Fire forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
SPR News Today: Idaho native leads battle against Boundary County’s Upper Smith fire
There are times when the Spokane River runs high and there are times where parts of it don’t run at all. This is one of those times. School begins Wednesday in Spokane’s Central Valley district. Several buildings have new security features. Washington community college officials plan to ask...
North Spokane Corridor and surrounding construction update
Spokane, Wash. — Major road work in Spokane continues to move forward as state and city crews push ahead on several bridge and corridor projects. Near Spokane Community College, WSDOT East says the bridge at the Spokane River crossing is nearly complete and would soon need to connect to the next section of road. That p
Spokane City Council to consider Rock Pointe East purchase
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council is taking final action on an agreement tied to the proposed Community Safety Campus. Under the proposal the city would buy the Rock Pointe East property at 124 West Boone Avenue, 1230 North Normandie Street and 1313 North Atlantic Street. City leaders are...
Black fire beetles present after the Spokane Area Complex Fires
SPOKANE, Wash. — Black fire beetles are showing up around burned trees and debris and Washington officials said they are part of the natural process after a fire. The beetles are drawn to warm fire areas because they have infrared sensors. Washington DNR said they use burned landscapes to reproduce.
Spokane family’s heirlooms stolen from parents’ niche at Holy Cross
The family believes the items were stolen in late July. They reported the theft to Spokane Police and notified Holy Cross staff.
Spokane’s Thorpe Natural Area named top priority for state funding
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane's Thorpe Natural Area has been named a top priority for trust land transfer funding by the Washington Department of Natural Resources in the next state legislative session. The move pushes the property further along after a long period of uncertainty tied to a proposed 1,000-unit...
Spokane wildfire evacuees return home, but it’s ‘still a hazmat situation’
Most evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes near burn zones in Spokane, despite concerns about lingering toxins.
Northwest late summer days marred by historic drought, exacerbating wildfires
Dwindling snowpack, record low stream flows, soil-moisture evaporation and depleted reservoirs are causing pain across Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
Feds exploring charges against suspected Spokane arsonist in fire that destroyed hundreds of homes
The federal government is exploring charges against the man suspected of starting a fire that destroyed hundreds of Spokane homes earlier this month. Eastern Washington's Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Van Marter said the office is "working with our state partners" to determine whether federal charges are
