‘It’s going to be ugly’: Firefighting pilot details the danger drones pose to aircraft...
A helicopter pilot, Ryan Cutter, has been working for more than a decade fighting fires from the air. After more than 40 drones were detected above the Spokane Complex Fires, Cutter joined “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio to detail the deadly consequences drones pose to his work and why they can immediately shu
Riverside State Park closed indefinitely due to wildfires, more than 1,000 acres have burned
SPOKANE, Wash - Riverside State Park and parts of the Centennial Trail remain closed for the foreseeable future, due to damage from the Spokane fires.
Gianforte sends Montana National Guard to Washington
HELENA, Mont. — With wildfires burning across Washington state, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Tuesday issued an executive order mobilizing members of the Montana National Guard to support fire response efforts. “As the state of Washington and the City of Spokane face unprecedented wildfires, Montana is joining the nea
Crews head out to fight Spokane wildfires
FOX 13's AJ Janavel is live in Spokane as firefighters prepare for another grueling day battling three major blazes that are still forcing evacuations in the region.
Updates on the Spokane wildfires, community frustration
Here's a Friday morning update on the Spokane wildfires and their levels of containment, along with insight from Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels about the frustration some Spokane residents are feeling along the lines of evacuation levels and when they can return to their homes.
‘It’s apocalyptic.’ A look at the aftermath of catastrophic fires in Spokane
In the wake of devastation after wildfires tour through northwest Spokane, some residents are returning to sort through the wreckage.
WA: VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER LOSES HOME
Stevens County firefighter works Spokane Complex Fires with a smile on her face, even after losing her own home. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Independent investigation underway following law enforcement shooting in Airway Heights
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – The Spokane Independent Investigative Response (SIRR) Team is conducting an investigation into an incident involving the Airway Heights Police Department and Spokane County Sheriff’s Office that occurred on July 31, during which a man was shot and killed by law enforcement personnel. Officers re
Wildfire smoke continues to blanket Washington
Submitted by the Department of Ecology. Multiple large fires are burning across the state, with no rest in sight for firefighters. Spokane experienced devastating wildfire impacts over the weekend, and the situation is still very active. Hundreds of structures burned, causing potentially hazardous air quality on top of
Spokane fires burned a path of devastation. Experts say get used to it
It didn’t have to be Spokane . A fast-moving wildfire could sweep into the suburbs of any one of hundreds of cities across the United States. It’s happening with increasing frequency. Paradise . Marshall . Lahaina . Los Angeles . This time it was Spokane, Washington, but scientists warn it will happen again. It’s a pat

















