Officials announce public cooling resources across Spokane County
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Cooling spaces and resources are being made available for residents across Spokane, Spokane Valley and the greater Spokane County as temperatures continue to increase and air quality declines due to wildfire smoke. Officials reminded the public that long stretches of heat and smoke can be...
Woman sentenced following purchasing spree with stolen credit cards across Spokane County
SPOKANE, Wash. – A 43-year-old woman was sentenced in Spokane County Superior Court Friday to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree identity theft and second-degree possession of stolen property. According to the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Crystal Blyman stole unattended wallets and
Broadway Spokane announces eight special engagement shows, tickets on sale starting Wednesday
SPOKANE, Wash. — Broadway Spokane will soon offer tickets to eight special engagement shows, running from late 2026 through early next year. WestCoast Entertainment announced tickets will go on sale to the public Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available exclusively at BroadwaySpokane.com. From beloved
U.S. Army veteran released from Tacoma ICE center
A federal judge has ordered the release of Garnet Smith, a 44-year-old honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran and lawful permanent resident detained by ICE in Tacoma for nine months following past domestic violence convictions, according to court documents. During his detention, Smith reported being sexually assaulted
Boomtown: Groundbreaking set for Wednesday for Spokane’s first new park in over two decades
Spokane's first new park in over two decades will officially break ground on Wednesday, July 22. Meadowglen Park will be the city's first new park in 23 years, Spokane Parks and Recreation says. The new park will be located in the North Indian Trail neighborhood at 10890 N. Indian Trail...
Know the signs: Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- With temperatures rising over the next few days, the Spokane Valley Fire Department wants to make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness.
Washington owl found hopping near school returns to the wild after joining a new...
The goal is not simply survival, but giving the animal the best chance to return to a natural life.
Fired officers in Washington disproportionately land at tribal police departments
Tribal police in Washington hire officers fired elsewhere at a rate four times higher than their share of the workforce.
Forward progression of fire S Malloy Prairie Road stopped, Level 3 evacuation in place
TYLER, Wash. - An evacuation has been ordered for the Malloy Prairie Fire burning in the 20600 block of S Malloy Prairie Road. Forward progression of the fire has been stopped as of 3:14 pm and the fire was 100% lined as of 3:31 pm. The Spokane County Evacuation Address...
Air quality back in unhealthy range in Spokane County
SPOKANE, Wash - People living in Spokane County woke up again to haze and smoke Tuesday, with air quality readings in the unhealthy range for many in the Inland Northwest.
