Community vigil for domestic violence survivors in Riverfront Park
SPOKANE, Wash. -- October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and domestic violence service providers in Spokane invite everyone to attend a community vigil for survivors in Riverfront Park on Wednesday.
Government shutdown threatens to furlough hundreds of workers, disrupt services across Spokane region
SPOKANE, Wash.— A potential government shutdown could force hundreds of federal workers in the Spokane region into unpaid leave while disrupting services from military family programs to cemetery maintenance.
Deep Creek residents battle PFAS contamination with unclear source
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Several people living in Deep Creek, just west of Airway Heights, say they have PFAS-contaminated water, but they aren't sure who's responsible for cleaning it.
Protect yourself against fraud and shred your sensitive documents with Washington Trust Bank this...
SPOKANE, Wash. – If you have sensitive documents you need to get rid of, a local bank is providing a way you can make sure to dispose of them safely and securely.
“Punting on the St. Joe River” – Spokane, Washington (1910)
Miss Cordelia Brooks lived in Waterford, a town on the Niantic River and the Long Island Sound in New London County of southeast Connecticut. In July of 1910, Cordelia received a postcard from F. B. D. The postcard was nailed from Spokane, a city on the Spokane River and adjacent...
Spokane International Airport will stay operational during potential government shutdown
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) affirmed that Spokane International Airport (GEG) will remain open and operational in the event of a government shutdown. If Congress doesn't authorize a spending bill on Tuesday night, a shutdown will be...
WATCH: The Kevin Coe Case: Spokane’s South Hill Rapist
Kevin Coe, a convicted rapist who spent 20 years in involuntary commitment after serving his sentence, is scheduled to appear in court. NonStop Local KHQ has special coverage of the case.
Spokane launches task force to develop new jail tax proposal after $1.7B failure
(The Center Square) – Officials from across Spokane announced an upcoming tax proposal on Tuesday that could fund the construction of a new jail after voters rejected another $1.7 billion bid in 2023. The press conference featured elected officials from across the region, including Mayor Lisa Brown and Sheriff John...
Washington to pay $9 million to Portland woman abused in foster care
Washington state will pay $9 million to a Portland woman who said she was abused for years as a child in its foster care system, adding to the growing number of payouts related to sexual assault in foster care and juvenile detention. Ashley Miller, 34, alleges she was raped and...
Spokane leaders form task force to tackle drugs, homelessness and crime
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane County is facing a public health and safety crisis, and local leaders are calling for help to protect families and the community.
