Man arrested for allegedly setting Spokane police precinct on fire
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Police Department (SPD) arrested a man around 9 a.m. Monday for starting a fire at the SPD Downtown Precinct. SPD says police were working at the location around 6:20 a.m. when they heard the fire alarm go off. Officers say when they went to the...
Man pleads guilty after hundreds of fentanyl pills found in Browning traffic stop
MISSOULA, Mont. — A Spokane, Washington man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a federal drug charge after law enforcement found more than 700 fentanyl pills during a traffic stop in Browning. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Nicholas Benton Severns, 36, admitted in court to...
NEWS BRIEFS: Spokane’s homeless count shows decrease, but tracks more unsheltered people
Each year, the city of Spokane spends a day at the end of January carrying out its Point-in-Time Count, a federally required survey meant to track how many people are experiencing homelessness in the county. Held on Jan. 22, this year's count found that the county's homeless population decreased for the second year...
Semi-truck hits, killed driver on eastbound I-90 in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash -- Eastbound I-90 is closed at Sullivan Road for a fatal crash.
Calmer, warmer and hazier Wednesday weather
After a cool and windy Tuesday, the Inland Northwest will see calmer and warmer conditions for midweek. Expect today to be perfectly average for mid-July, followed by some more hot weather to end the week.
Downtown Spokane welcomes Gangnam Style, new family-owned Korean street food spot
When Les Kim and his wife Sunhwa Han dreamt of bringing authentic Korean food to Spokane, they didn't just imagine plates of crispy chicken and fiery tteokbokki. They envisioned a space where strangers turn into drinking buddies over soju bombs and family recipes passed down through generations. At Gangnam Style, a...
South Hill crash sends three to hospital, driver in custody
SPOKANE, Wash. – A crash at the intersection of 49th Avenue and Regal Street on South Hill sent three people to the hospital. According to the Spokane Police Department, an adult woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car. Two juveniles in the car were also...
Suspect arrested for drug possession after Wandermere area brush fire
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect for drug possession and reckless burning in the Wandermere area. The incident occurred early Sunday night when a brush fire ignited near the 500 block of East Hastings Road. As fire crews worked to extinguish the flames, sheriff’s deputies...
Soulful Soups reopens with new location, same beloved menu
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A Spokane favorite is back open in downtown, and yes, with the same beer bread.
Bats, Bites, and Rabies: What You Need to Know
Lately, more people in Spokane have reported run-ins with bats. This isn’t unusual. When the weather warms up, both people and bats get more active. While bats are a helpful part of nature, they can sometimes carry diseases like rabies. Let’s look at what we can all do to stay safe.