Federal money coming to train psychologists for rural eastern Washington schools
The Medical Lake School District is receiving nearly $3.5 million to train more school psychologists. The money from the U.S. Department of Education – paid over four years -- will allow Medical Lake to pay graduate students from the University of Washington and other Spokane area colleges to work at the district....
509 Indoor BMX facility prepares for year-round racing in Cheney
CHENEY, Wash. — While most people head to the mountains for winter recreation, a new indoor facility in Cheney is creating year-round opportunities for BMX bike racers.
Spokane, WA Weather Alert Today: Rain Turns to Snow With Slick Roads Ahead of...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, Washington – Headlights reflect off wet pavement before sunrise as low clouds hang over the Inland Northwest. The air feels damp and calm now, but Winter Weather conditions are lining up to change...
Meet the orange tabby that’s ‘worked’ as Brambleberry Cottage & Tea Shoppe’s friendly doorman...
When you walk up the worn wooden ramp leading to Brambleberry Cottage & Tea Shoppe’s front porch, there’s a good chance you’ll see Sunny, the business’ dedicated doorman — er, doorcat. Sometimes he’s hidden away in the lush landscaping in front of the old blue...
Crash blocking US-2 southbound north of Spokane
DEER PARK, Wash. - A crash is reported to be blocking US-2 south near Eloika Lake Rd. The crash is at mile marker 312 north of Spokane. Anyone traveling through the area can expect delays and is asked to yield to emergency vehicles.
Salvation Army still seeking donations for red kettle fundraiser in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Salvation Army is looking for last-minute donations for its red kettle fundraiser, typically its biggest fundraiser of the year.
Plastic bags bought at check-out will cost more in 2026
Spokane, WA. – Washington state shoppers will have to shell out more money for plastic bags bought at store check-outs in 2026. Starting January 1, the price for a single plastic bag will jump from 8 cents to 12 cents. “Twelve cents a bag?” Spokane shopper Lori Dinger doesn’t...
Flags at city of Spokane facilities lowered in honor of fallen WSP Trooper
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Mayor Lisa Brown announced that flags will be lowered to half-staff at all City facilities this weekend in remembrance of Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting.
More than four years after being struck by a drunk driver, Jennifer Larson hopes...
When Jennifer Larson graduated high school in 1998, she knew she wanted to be a nurse. With the intention of helping families during some of their most traumatic moments, after earning her nursing degree from Eastern Washington University she moved to Seattle to work at Harborview Medical Center, where she was a...
Spokane bar shooting suspect found not guilty on murder charges
SPOKANE, Wash. – A man is facing charges in Spokane County for an attempted murder incident at a downtown bar this summer. Moses Adedeji, 22, was arrested in North Carolina weeks after the shooting. He had returned from a vacation in the United Kingdom at the time of his arrest.

















