Spokane fire cleanup leaves owners scrambling to move burned cars
Spokane, Wash. — People affected by the Spokane area fires were still working to remove damaged vehicles from their properties as neighborhood cleanup continued. 777 Towing reported it had been getting steady calls from owners who needed burned or damaged cars hauled away. The company said it had offered free tows afte
Fire damages part of brewery in downtown Spokane over the weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Firefighters responded to a fire at Lumberbeard Brewing early Sunday morning around 4 am. When they got there, they say there was a fire on the roof. Firefighters were eventually able to contain it, but it damaged most of the brewery’s in house office.
Spokane woman banned from driving by judge in second dangerous case
SPOKANE — A Spokane woman will not be allowed to drive as she awaits trial on charges stemming from two separate incidents involving dangerous driving behavior, a judge ruled today.
Man with 18 prior felonies sentenced to nearly 10 years for Spokane area burglaries
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane County man with 18 prior felony convictions was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison today after pleading guilty to 6 crimes tied to a series of burglaries and thefts earlier this year, prosecuting attorney Preston McCollam announced. The case centered on break-ins at...
7-Eleven on Second and Division declared chronic nuisance property by Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The 7-Eleven at Second and Division has been officially declared a chronic nuisance property by the City of Spokane, marking the third time the convenience store has received such an order in recent years.
Nine Mile Falls students return to school after Spokane fires
SPOKANE, Wash. — Students in the Nine Mile Falls School District returned to class today, taking a step toward normalcy after a turbulent summer of wildfires that threatened the region.
Dogs take over Spokane pools at Spokanimal’s annual Doggy Dips event
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane Parks & Recreation has partnering with SpokAnimal C…
Spokane teen with leukemia stops treatment, chases final dreams
A decade of care included hospital stays, chemotherapy and blood transfusions. Even with that history, her loved ones tried to understand her decision.
Spokane residents learn how permaculture can rebuild yards and protect against wildfires
SPOKANE — As Spokane-area residents work to rebuild their homes and yards following recent wildfires, many are turning to permaculture as a sustainable solution that combines environmental benefits with fire protection.
Spokane City Council to weigh cooling rules for rental homes
Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane City Council plans to keep refining a proposed ordinance this week, that would require landlords to provide enough cooling in rental homes. A recent study found 23 percent of Spokane residents faced limits in cooling their homes, mainly because of utility costs. The city’s extreme heat resi
