Motorcyclist Hits Patrol Car Killing Spokane Deputy on I-90
Spokane Deputy Kenneth Salas killed after motorcyclist struck him on I-90 near Cheney. State Patrol investigates fatal crash involving patrol car.
15 nurses fired by hospital after 12-year-old girl dies by suicide under their supervision,...
SPOKANE, Wash. (Gray News) - Fifteen nurses have been fired at a Washington state children’s hospital after a 12-year-old girl died by suicide at the facility where she was advised to have 24-hour supervision. According to a filed lawsuit, on the night of April 13, Sarah Niyimbona, 12, left...
Spokane works to improve severe heat plan
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Four years after a deadly heat dome killed 19 people in Spokane County, the community remains unprepared for another severe heat wave, according to a climate expert.
Viral video shows cracks in Spokane I-90 overpass, WSDOT says bridge is in ‘fair’...
SPOKANE, Wash. — A video on social media, reposted in a Pacific Northwest-centered page, prompted many to comment about the state of Washington's roads. While the original video and many commentators call out the City of Spokane for what they believe is deadly deterioration, the video shows a portion of I-90, which...
Evacuations lifted wildfire burning near Riverside State Park Equestrian Arena
SPOKANE, Wash. — Updated at 6:51 p.m. All evacuations have been lifted, according to Spokane Regional Emergency Communications
Hillyard named Spokane’s first-ever ‘Certified Creative District’ by WA Arts Commission
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Arts Commission has named Hillyard as Spokane City and County's first "Certified Creative District," according to Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI). GSI says that the Hillyard Creative District is the product of a 15-month community effort that was led by Darya Pilram through...
Spokane Valley may remodel police precinct more than $300K under budget
(The Center Square) – Anticipating dozens of new recruits, the Spokane Valley City Council will vote on Tuesday over awarding a contract to remodel its police precinct for over $300,000 less than budgeted. The project will retrofit the precinct to accommodate 10 new hires that the council funded last year as part of...
Mead School District teachers rally for contract negotiations as school year approaches
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - Members of the Mead Education Association (MEA) gathered at the Mead School District building Monday to rally in support of their representatives negotiating a new contract.
Matt Rife’s Spokane show postponed to 2026 — Here’s what ticket holders should know
SPOKANE, Wash. — If you were planning to see Matt Rife at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Spokane this summer, you’ll have to hold onto those laughs a little longer. Organizers announced that Rife’s Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, show has been pushed back a full year to Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, because of a change in...
Spokane insurance agency donates $10,000 to combat child hunger in community
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane insurance agency has received $10,000 to combat child hunger after community members rallied online to double an initial donation through a national awards program.
