Temperatures rising and winds calming for Christmas Eve
Temperatures reached 46 degrees for Spokane and 41 degrees for Coeur d'Alene as some rain showers moved through the region. Following the severe wind storm that hit the Inland Northwest, gusts have significantly calmed down.
Friends gather to celebrate ‘The Wily Odysseus’
‘Renaissance man’ Bill Hottell lived a full life. Much more laughter than tears filled a standing-room-only Methow Valley Community Center gym on Dec. 14, at an event to celebrate the full-to-the-brim life of Bill Hottell. Hottell had died Nov. 9 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane after a stroke. He was 87.
Spokane tea house opens doors on Christmas Day to provide community for those spending...
SPOKANE, Wash. — While most businesses remained closed on Christmas Day, one Spokane tea house opened its doors to ensure no one had to spend the holiday alone.
WA: CAFE OWNER HELPS COMMUNITY AFTER FLOODS
A cafe owner whose business was recently damaged by flood, focuses on giving back to the community. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Suspect appears in court after hit-and-run leaves pedestrian injured in Spokane
UPDATE: December 24, 2025 at 11:55 p.m. The man suspected of a hit-and-run incident on Tuesday made his first court appearance Wednesday. He is facing charges of vehicular assault and hit and run. The victims' injuries are reported to be non-life threatening. However, they did suffer brain and abdominal bleeding.
Washington’s Wildest Hills: 8 Streets You Need to Know
Which Washington streets do you want to avoid in the Winter and have some fun with in the Summer?
Multiple people arrested in Spokane shoplifting blitz
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Police arrested 17 people during a shoplifting blitz last week, and will continue an emphasis on cracking down leading up to Christmas. SPD says detectives with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and the SPD Air Support Unit conducted a theft emphasis at multiple stores. That included...
SVFD’s Swiftwater Rescue reflects on week handling floods
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — “We understand that statistically speaking, swiftwater rescue is about the most dangerous thing we can do,” Spokane Valley Fire Department Captain Ben Riddle told NonStop Local. But when the call came in, he and his team, sprung into quick action. “I think I...
Spokane, WA: 50–60 MPH Wind Gusts Expected Wednesday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, WA – A High Wind Warning is in effect Wednesday morning and early afternoon for parts of southeast Washington and north-central Idaho, where damaging wind gusts are expected. According to the...
Numerica announces ‘Five Days of Family Fun’
Families can make memories together during winter break with Numerica’s "Five Days of Family Fun." Events are being held in both Spokane and North Idaho, including ice skating and snow tubing to waterparks and family movie showings. Numerica is once again covering the cost of activities that bring joy to kids and...

















