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Spokane, WASH. -- The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on June 23 th and June 25 th is calling for volunteers to help pull down an old chain-link fence and clear the way for wetland restoration at Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve.

SPOKANE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A wildfire in Spokane has prompted evacuation orders for residents. Currently, the Upriver Fire is burning around 217 acres in the Beacon Hill area. That is down from a previous count from Deputy Fire Marshal Amy Thornton at roughly 300 acres late Tuesday. Additionally, the fire thre

Some evacuation levels dropped in parts of the fire area as crews worked with regional and state partners, according to Spokane County Fire District 9.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Spokane Valley leaders discussed stricter firework codes as the yearly climate trends are becoming drier and hotter, raising concern about fire danger in the region. A city council proposal on Tuesday stated firework possession in city limits would lead to potential criminal charges. This discus

As grocery bills climb and budgets tighten this summer, buying art can feel out of reach for many Spokane residents. At Terrain’s annual outdoor market, affordability stays front and center, with vendors offering work across a wide range of price points. On Saturday, June 20, Bazaar transforms Main Avenue...

We’ve all banished to the back of the closet a favorite clothing item spoiled by a hole or stain. Don’t give up yet. Local mender and social media creator Tori Thurman, who runs a YouTube channel called The Crafty Grrl and leads programs at Spokane Zero Waste, has plenty of tips to rescue or repurpose such garments so

Warm and dry conditions continue as we heat up day by day. Winds, however, will be much calmer for the end of the workweek. High pressure brings quiet weather on Thursday with afternoon highs reaching the mid-80s. Winds will be light, under 5 mph in most areas. Temperatures tonight will drop into the mid-40s and 50s wi

This past week, thousands of students in the Inland Northwest celebrated the culmination of their secondary education, donning caps and gowns to walk onstage to pick up their high school diploma before beginning the rest of their adult lives. Meanwhile, leaders at the State Board of Education and community liaisons...

According to the Belleville Area EMS Facebook page, the north side of Belleville was hit by a tornado on Wednesday night. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

For many, 2026 is the year data centers “entered the chat.” With artificial intelligence companies driving an increase in the massive warehouses full of servers, communities are scrutinizing the significant energy loads and, in some cases, water usage that data centers require. The debate recently came to Spokane...