Solnix pivots Spokatopia weekend to wildfire relief fundraiser for Camp Sekani
SPOKANE — A local outdoor shop scrapped its annual adventure festival this weekend after wildfires tore through Camp Sekani, replacing the event with a community fundraiser to benefit the American Red Cross.
Spokane private school says no to tech in the classroom; yes to social and...
In most classrooms these days, you see students using computers and other technical gadgets as a regular part of their classroom day. One private Spokane school is resisting that. The Windsong School is a kindergarten through eighth grade private school that embraces a counter-cultural approach, based on the Waldorf ed
2 Tri-Cities area doctors no longer licensed to practice medicine
Two Tri-Cities area doctors no longer have current licenses to practice medicine, according to the Washington Medical Commission . The license of Dr. Sophie Gomez, 72, was indefinitely suspended after she failed to respond to letters of cooperation and a referral for evaluation to the Washington Physicians Health Progr
Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash at North Division Street intersection in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - A crash involving three vehicles at West Garland Avenue and North Division Street resulted in the death of a motorcyclist on Saturday evening, according to the Spokane Police Department (SPD). SPD said the crash was reported at around 7:40 p.m. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital...
Spokane Valley wildfire: Fire was ‘human caused;’ 1 person dead
All Level 3 evacuations for the Upriver Fire in Spokane Valley have been lifted and reduced to a Level 1 ‘Get Ready’ alert in affected areas.
Runner re-unites with Spokane fire fighters who saved her life
Stranded on the side of a mountain in North Idaho with a broken leg, Boss’s fate was left in the hands of the Spokane Regional Air Support Unit, a team in the Spokane Valley Fire Department that conducts air rescues with a helicopter.
Forward progress stopped on a brush fire near Market Street in Spokane
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- UPDATE, 4:30 p.m. Spokane County Fire District 9 says forward progress has been stopped on the brush fire.
Winds pick up for the weekend
Through Friday night, mostly clear skies and calm winds are expected to remain in the Spokane area. The weekend will see sunny skies as winds begin to pick up once again.
Donation drop off starts on June 21 to help Upriver Fire victims
The Spokane community is helping victims of the Upriver Fire with a donation drop off on June 21 at the First American Title. A few items listed include clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, pet food and supplies, toiletries, baby and infant diapers and clothes. The most requested items are water bottles,...
Upriver Fire 39% contained, evacuations downgraded in Spokane Valley
UPDATE: June 19, 2026 at 6:48 p.m. Spokane Regional Emergency Communications shared an updated map on Friday night, downgrading evacuations in the area around the Upriver Fire. This development comes as authorities report that the fire has reached 60% containment. According to the new map, all "Level 2" evacuations hav

















