Spokane County considers hiking certain construction fees by more than 1,500%
(The Center Square) – Building in Spokane County could become much more expensive soon, as local officials consider hiking several permitting fees for the first time in years, some by more than 1,500%. Spokane County Public Works charges a variety of fees to cover its costs, but many of those have sat stagnant for...
Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Spokane man last seen near Boyer...
PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. — The Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing Spokane man. According to the sheriff's office, 62-year-old Harry David Lashbrook was last seen huckleberry picking in the Boyer Mountain area on August 16. The sheriff's office said Lashbrook was last...
Today’s Headlines: Gov. Little orders 3% spending cut; Providence to close some Northeast WA...
Providence to close some northeast WA clinics, citing growing deficit. Providence Health officials say program closures in northeast Washington are only part of their strategy for getting back to profitability. The company recently said it would stop offering outpatient services in orthopedic physical therapy at...
Spokane Valley celebrates annual ‘Dog Days of August’ event
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – The Mulberry Market Co. hosted its annual "Dog Days of August" event on Saturday, combining a fundraiser and an adoption drive to support SpokAnimal. Hannah Carlson, owner of Mulberry Market Co., expressed her enthusiasm for the event. "I love just seeing all the people come...
Spokane man arrested on rape and kidnapping charges
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police arrested Taylor Gudgel, 36, Friday on felony domestic violence charges including rape, kidnapping and assault, according to police.
20-Year Sentence For Clarkston Drug Supplier
A Spokane man will spend the next 20 years in prison for supplying illegal drugs to to dealers in the Clarkston area. A release from the U.S. Attorney’s office says 40-year-old Charles Michael McClain was convicted and now sentenced to spend two decades behind bars for supplying fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, and...
Rearden sewer issues cause city to ask residents to reduce water use
REARDEN, Wash. – The Town of Rearden is experiencing sewer issues, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, which asked residents to limit water and sewer usage until further notice. The Sheriff’s Office asked residents to reduce shower and bathing time, laundry loads, dishwashing and toilet flushing in...
Reardan residents advised on water use amid sewer line issue
REARDAN, Wash. – The town of Reardan has implemented a temporary solution to address the ongoing wastewater issue, according to Lincoln County Fire District 4. Residents can now resume using water but are advised to flush only toilet paper. This follows an alert issued on Saturday regarding a sewer line problem.
Spokane weighs regaining control over fire calls
Spokane is taking control of its fire dispatch services back from the Spokane Regional Emergency Communications Center (SREC). This decision follows concerns about the city's influence over emergency service decisions.
Local groups to team up for riverbank cleanup below Spokane’s Huntington Park
SPOKANE, WA – This Monday, August 18, two local organizations are teaming up to tackle a challenging cleanup along the Spokane riverbank below Huntington Park. The Spokane Riverkeeper, known for their dedication to maintaining the river's health, is partnering with the Spokane Mountaineers. The group of skilled...
