Cooperative Information Network dissolves, ending shared library access across region
NORTHERN IDAHO - A library network that includes 27 libraries in northern Idaho and eastern Washington is splitting up.
Drunk Spokane Teens Wrap Vehicle Around Tree, Survive
3 Juveniles in Spokane were arrested, and one of them hurt following an early morning crash Saturday that left a vehicle wrapped around a tree. Spokane Valley Deputies were alerted around 1:15 AM by witnesses who reported hearing a loud crash near the intersection of North Bowdish and East Mission Roads.
Washington Weather Alert: Highs Soar to 93°F Thursday, July 24th — Summer Weather Alert...
Seattle, WA – A summer surge in temperatures arrives Thursday, July 24th, sending Spokane into the 90s and turning up the heat across western and eastern Washington. Travelers on I-90 and US-2 should expect midday highs near 93°F in Spokane, while Seattle will see a more comfortable 79°F under mostly sunny skies.
Teen accused of killing runner in hit-and-run near Manito Country Club pleads not guilty...
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The 17-year-old accused of hitting and killing a well-known member of the medical community last week has pleaded not guilty.
Where you’ll have to watch for ⛈️ thunderstorms this afternoon and evening
The message of the day: When thunder roars, it's time to head indoors. Thunderstorms will reappear again this afternoon and evening, with higher odds of hearing thunder in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.
Spokane County Medical Examiner identifies man hit, killed by semi-truck after falling off e-scooter
SPOKANE, Wash. — The man who was hit and killed by a semi-truck after falling off an electric scooter in Spokane over the weekend has been identified. According to the Spokane County Medical Examiner, 21-year-old Sean Nolan died from blunt force injuries early Saturday morning. The medical examiner also...
Washington state has two of the fittest cities in the nation, study finds
Way to show off, Washington! Seattle and Spokane were named among the fittest cities in the United States in this year's ACSM American Fitness Index , published by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation on July 22. The annual report ranks the country's 100 most populous cities...
Spokane County Treasurer to hold property tax Q&A event
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you've been wondering how your property tax dollars are spent in Spokane, check out an upcoming event with the Spokane County Treasurer.
Op-Ed: Enough is enough: Washington’s independent restaurants deserve breathing room
Across Washington state, family-run restaurants aren’t just places to eat—they’re places of memory, culture, and community. From the teriyaki shops anchoring Seattle neighborhoods to diners in Wenatchee and noodle bars in Spokane, these local treasures carry the flavors of tradition and immigrant ingenuity. But...
City cuts ties with C.O.P.S
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane’s long-standing partnership with Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) is undergoing significant changes after more than 30 years. Ongoing contract discussions between the city and the nonprofit have ended without an agreement, leading to concerns about the future of neighborhood safety...