Welcoming performers of all kinds to take the stage, The Chaos takes over Blue...
A quote attributed to artist Pablo Picasso may sum up the newest show on the Blue Door Theatre’s improv stage best: “Art is chaos taking shape.”. Art begins as a nebulous form. At first, art is unsure of itself, but over time, it settles into its final shape and becomes something for others to see and enjoy without having to witness the messy process...
Spokane River watershed receives $595K grant for PFAS contamination reduction
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Communities in the Spokane River watershed will receive a $595,000 to fund a local project addressing toxics and other contaminants through a new grant. The Spokane River Toxics Reduction Grant Program is a part of a larger, multi-partner effort to reduce toxins and protect the...
Police determine shooting threat at Omak High School was not credible, normal operations resume
OMAK, Wash. - Omak High School and Omak Middle School went into lockdown on Wednesday morning after an anonymous phone call was made at around 10:16 a.m. threatening to commit a shooting at the high school "within 15 minutes," according to the school district. Police determined that the threat was not credible and both schools resumed normal operations at 11:15 a.m.
Spokane County warns of scam texts falsely claiming to be from Clerk’s office
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — If you receive a text that claims it's from Spokane County Clerk Tim Fitzgerald's office, it's a scam!. According to Spokane County, there have been reports of people getting texts messages saying, "Spokane County has a letter attached in Adobe for your reference." The message claims to be from the District Administration, containing confidential information.
Quincy man sentenced in overdose death case
QUINCY, Wash. — A 33-year-old Quincy man was sentenced to two years in prison after a plea agreement in a death investigation tied to fentanyl, Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) announced. Abraham Cristobal Florez Velazquez pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree manslaughter in the death of 27-year-old Ariel...
Spokane City Council is preparing to vote on a strategy that will guide the...
On May 18, the Spokane City Council is scheduled to vote on a preferred alternative growth map, potentially cementing an important milestone in the city’s current overhaul of its comprehensive plan, a multiyear process that’s been dubbed PlanSpokane 2046. Outside of the city charter, the comprehensive plan itself...
Spokane Valley unanimously passes ban on crypto kiosks following scams
SPOKANE, WA – In a move to protect residents from financial fraud, the Spokane Valley City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to implement a total ban on cryptocurrency kiosks within city limits. The ordinance follows a series
Spokane police arrest two women wanted for murder charges
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police have arrested two women wanted on murder-related charges from other jurisdictions as part of ongoing fugitive operations.
Ordinance aimed at curbing street racing gaining community support
SPOKANE, Wash.– The Spokane City Council is considering cracking down on street racing by imposing larger fines. Council Member Paul Dillon said he saw three people street racing after last week’s council meeting and wants to keep pedestrians safe. “I like the fast & furious movies as much...
Wednesday warm up with an isolated storm chance 🌡️⛈️
Temperatures are heating up again, and a disturbance in our weather will attempt to spawn a couple of thunderstorms in the region this evening.

















