‘There will be job loss’ — Spokane mayor says city workers to be laid...
Spokane’s municipal government leaders say they plan to lay off city workers to help balance a newly announced $13 million budget deficit. This comes less than a year after Mayor Lisa Brown said the city was “back on a path to fiscal responsibility” in November 2024 after dealing with last year’s $25 million deficit.
Women Build 2025: Spokane unites to raise hope and homes
SPOKANE, Wash. — Habitat for Humanity-Spokane (HHS) is hosting its Women Build from Oct. 8-11, at 2504 E Rowan Ave, to help create permanent, affordable homes. You have to be 18 or older, or if you are 16-17, you need to be with a parent/guardian and have a signed waiver.
Driver, motorcyclist hospitalized following crash in North Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — A driver and a motorcyclist are recovering in the hospital following a crash near Wyakin Park on Wednesday morning. According to the Spokane Police Department (SPD), officers are investigating a crash that happened on West Francis Avenue and North Winston Drive in northwest Spokane. Police say...
Spokane Housing Authority says programs unaffected for now by federal shutdown
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) said Wednesday it is monitoring potential impacts of a federal government shutdown but reported no immediate changes to its programs. According to SHA, the October Housing Assistance Payments have already been issued and programs remain in place. SHA officials...
A place to grieve: Local resident offers to give an abandoned cemetery new life
Mica Cemetery accepted its first interment in 1883. It’s the final resting place of military veterans, westward pioneers, and former Spokane County Sheriff Ezra Rinear who served in the 1890s. When Mica township was dissolved, the cemetery came under the care of Spokane County—with about $40 allocated for its...
‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe set for release as health declines after 40 years...
SPOKANE, Wash. — On Thursday, the so-called "South Hill Rapist" will likely be released. The state of Washington says it doesn't have proof that Kevin Coe is a sexual predator any longer, and is not fighting his request to be released during a hearing set for Thursday morning. Kevin...
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office IDs deputy in fatal Eastern State Hospital shooting
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The Spokane County Sheriff's Office released the name of the deputy who fired his gun following a deadly shooting at Eastern State Hospital last week.
State grant to support apprenticeship training in Mid-Columbia
A Spokane-based workforce development nonprofit will use part of a $500,000 state grant to expand access to apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training in transportation, infrastructure and other skilled trades in Benton and Franklin counties. Career Path Services received the grant through the state Department of...
Detectives investigate house party shooting in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Detectives are investigating a shooting that injured one man during a house party in Spokane Valley early Saturday morning, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
City of Spokane wants to buy ‘Slow the Flock Down’ signs to slow drivers
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane is on a mission to grab attention with eye-catching signs designed to get drivers to hit the brakes and slow down in neighborhoods.
