Woman accused of assaulting children at Spokane daycare pleads not guilty
SPOKANE, Wash. – Marissa Kuhen, a former employee at Lil Hawks Daycare in Spokane, pleaded not guilty in court today to charges of assault and child and criminal mistreatment. Kuhen, 27, faces serious allegations. Court documents said she was caught on surveillance video kicking, throwing and dropping toddlers...
Today’s Headlines: BC recruits NW health professionals; Spokane goes forward with Thorpe development
Hundreds of U.S. based doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are on their way in moving to British Columbia. It’s a result of a recruitment campaign the province is specifically marketing to Washington state, Oregon, and parts of California. The British Columbian Ministry of Health said more than 2,000...
Highway 395 closure for sign board installation between Freya and Wellesley interchanges starting Friday
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Drivers who use Highway 395 between the Freya and Wellesley interchanges should plan for extra travel time starting this Friday.
Spokane Workforce Today – July 22 2025
Tony from WorkSource Spokane talks about how the summertime is a time of seeing an increase in seasonal jobs and that there is now a place in the Valley where WorkSource has resources available on the first and third Friday of each month. Click the video for more details.
American Heart Association’s Heart and Stroke Walk returns to Spokane this fall
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Mark your calendars for an opportunity to get outside, be active, and raise awareness for a good cause!
How can Division Street be safer for everyone? 74 advocates walk it to find...
Transportation Choices Coalition (TCC), a statewide advocacy and lobbying nonprofit, was in Spokane last week for the Washington Traffic Safety Summit and hosted a Walk & Talk event that featured local and regional speakers to discuss the current and future states of Division Street.
21-year-old dies after ‘tragic mishap’ on electric scooter, WA officials say
A 21-year-old died after a “tragic mishap” on an electric scooter in Washington, officials said. He was riding on the scooter with another person on the sidewalk at about 2:30 a.m. July 19 when he fell onto the road after losing his balance, the Spokane Police Department said in a July 21 news release. A semitruck...
Free summer pool party at Hillyard Aquatic Center on Wednesday
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Make a splash for free at the Hillyard Aquatic Center on Wednesday evening.
15-year-old boy arrested for DUI after crashing into tree in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A 15-year-old boy was arrested for crashing into a tree while suspected of being under the influence in Spokane Valley early Saturday morning.
Rescued cougar cubs can be seen at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Rescued cougar cubs Sullivan and Sienna, both 7-months-old and brimming with youthful energy, can be seen by the public at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Guests can see the cubs exploring their forested habitat along the park’s Cat Loop, near the bobcat and lynx habitats. After months of medical care, recovery, and...
