Upriver Fire Near Spokane Triggers Evacuations For 12,000 Residents Amid Critical Fire Conditions
Washington state battles early wildfires, with the Tule Fire leading at 20,665 acres. Smoke impacts air quality, while the Upriver Fire raises evacuation alarms for nearly 12,000 residents.
The Davenport Grand’s new lobby-level restaurant Lilac & Pine showcases regional flavors
When you think of foods quintessential to the Inland Northwest, there’s probably a few that come to mind: foraged native plants and fungi, pine wood-smoked meats and even farm-fresh produce. The Davenport Grand’s revamped lobby restaurant, now named Lilac & Pine, offers all that and more with a menu...
Some evacuees returning home after Upriver Fire
Some evacuees displaced by the Upriver Fire began returning home on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. Fire officials have confirmed that 15 homes were lost in the fire.
Spokane Man Sets a Fire, As Upriver Blaze Roars Ahead
Spokane Man Busted with Sooty Hands, and 2 Lighters at Fire Scene
Spokane Valley crash closes southbound State Highway 27 near 24th Avenue
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported a three-vehicle injury hit-and-run crash on State Highway 27 at 24th Avenue in Spokane Valley that left southbound traffic closed and blocked one lane in each direction. WSP said that the crash happened at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday near milepost...
Spokane task force presents 14 ideas to improve criminal justice and behavioral health systems
After nine months, the privately funded Safe and Healthy Spokane task force has finished looking for solutions to myriad issues within the criminal justice and behavioral health systems, narrowing the focus to 14 recommendations the community should tackle. The task force of more than 30 people was convened by Greater.
Spokane Valley Rollover Crash leaves woman seriously hurt, investigation ongoing
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A woman was seriously injured in a rollover crash Tuesday afternoon in Spokane Valley. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 2 p.m. to East Appleway Boulevard and South Farr Road, where a black Nissan Sentra had rolled over. When deputies arrived,...
15 homes lost in Upriver Fire near Spokane, FEMA assistance approved
FEMA approved Governor Bob Ferguson's request for assistance at the Upriver fire. In Spokane, officials said 15 homes were lost as of Tuesday night.
Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
A fast-moving wildfire in eastern Washington forced about 1,500 residents to evacuate and destroyed at least 15 homes. Officials say one person has been reported missing, but crews have not been able to safely search the fire zone. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and authorities are concerned...
Gas thief’s SUV explodes while siphoning fuel from Spokane Valley Exxon gas station
A suspected gas thief is on the run after a fiery explosion at a Spokane Valley gas station.
