STA to offer shuttles for Skyfest
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is providing Skyfest Shuttle Services between the STA Plaza in downtown Spokane and Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB). Skyfest, the annual airshow, is returning on June 6 and 7 and is open to the public. STA is offering rides to...
Brush fire near Cheney prompts structure protection response
UPDATE: May 23, 2026 at 3:40 p.m. Spokane Fire District 3 said evacuation levels are now are Level 2 (Get Set to Leave). UPDATE: May 23, 2026 at 3:10 p.m. Spokane Fire District 3 reported the fire has escalated and a 2nd Alarm has been requested. The Incident Commander doubled dispatched resources.
Spokane Community School to become Riverpoint High School
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools confirmed the Community School will be renamed Riverpoint High School after a unanimous School Board vote on May 20. Sandra Jarrard, chief of communications and governmental affairs with Spokane Public Schools, confirmed the new name during the board meeting. The district said th
”Missing middle housing’ accounted for nearly 20% of Spokane permits in 2025
Data from the city of Spokane reveals that missing middle housing including duplexes, townhomes, accessory dwelling units and other small multifamily buildings made up 20% of permitted housing units in 2025, signaling strong growth in the sector. As Karina Elias explains in the Spokane Journal of Business, middle housi
Spokane flags to fly at half-staff for Memorial Day
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane announced Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all city facilities to be lowered to half-staff on Monday for Memorial Day. The city said that the move matched Gov. Bob Ferguson’s directive to lower state and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities.
Fatal Crash This Morning After Car Hit I-90 Overpass Wall Near Spokane
Washington State Patrol District 4 responded to a fatal single-car collision on westbound I-90 at milepost 295 just before 6 AM this morning.
Spokane Valley group dedicates weekly meal for those in need to former member
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A Spokane Valley group that comes together every Sunday to feed the vulnerable in the community had a special...
Felon in custody following SWAT standoff in East Central Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — A known felon is in custody following a SWAT standoff in East Central Spokane on Sunday. Spokane police surrounded...
A high school teacher’s reaction to a sleeping student went viral for all the...
A teacher's message has gone viral after he let his student sleep in class — for the kindest reason. Teachers spend time...
Vikings Set to Compete for Titles in Spokane
BELLINGHAM, Wash. - The Western Washington University Track & Field program is poised to make another run at a pair of team titles at...
