Riverside, Deer Park School Districts facing uncertainty after funding levies fail
DEER PARK, Wash. — The Deer Park School District and the Riverside School District are working to figure out how to solve issues like outdated HVAC systems and overcrowded schools after both districts' levies failed this year. "These places are amazing, and we are not going to get down...
Mead School District enforces new policy on employee expression
MEAD, Wash. – The Mead School District has introduced a new policy aimed at defining the boundaries of personal expression for its employees. The policy, which passed Monday night, covers both online and classroom expression. It includes guidelines on what flags and banners can be displayed. According to the...
MultiCare pediatrician shares what parents should know to avoid choking hazards for children
The holidays are here, and while it can be a fun time, there are some hidden dangers to know about, including choking hazards for kids.
Spokane City Council debates $1 million funding reallocation for emergency shelters
SPOKANE, Wash. – Members of the Spokane City Council are deliberating on a potential change in how the city will fund emergency shelters in 2026. Councilman Jonathan Bingle brought attention to the 1590 funds, which are generated from a 0.1 percent sales tax dedicated to affordable housing and supportive services.
Courage, love and community: terminal cancer doesn’t stop Owen Pitts from reaching his dreams
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. - “There’s a lot of smiles," Rachel Pitts said. "And I hope that’s the part that the kids remember.”
More shoppers choosing thrift stores for holiday gifts
SPOKANE, Wash. — With the holidays just a few weeks away, shoppers are busy picking out the perfect gifts for under the tree. This year, more people are heading to thrift stores to find those presents.
Four of the Spokane 9 accept plea deals
Mikki Hatfield doesn’t know what’s next, and they are upset. Hatfield pleaded not guilty in July to federal felony accusations that they’d conspired to impede or assault law enforcement officers during a protest at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Spokane. But on December 3, they flipped that...
Athol man arrested for DUI after leading Kootenai County deputies on high-speed chase
KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho – A 43-year-old Athol man was arrested early Tuesday morning after leading Kootenai County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies on a high-speed chase. The incident began around 1 a.m., when a KCSO deputy spotted the man's car stopped in a yard near West Devonshire Avenue and North Crown Point in...
Spokane County seeks new drone surveillance program ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The Spokane County Sheriff's Office hopes new technology will help crack down on dangerous drone use during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and future major events in the region.
Spokane County Pharmacist Suspended for Alleged Prescription Falsification
Sandra Lee Symington Bang, a pharmacist in Spokane County, Washington, has had her license suspended by the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission. She is accused of falsifying prescriptions to get controlled substances for personal use. As a result, she cannot work as a pharmacist in Washington State.

















