Spokane WA

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels is running for reelection, announcing his campaign Wednesday. In a press release, Nowels reaffirmed his commitment to keeping Spokane County safe through "strong leadership, accountability and proven results." “As Sheriff, my priority has always been the...

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — A 29-year-old man was taken to the hospital Tuesday with non-life-threatening injuries after a reported shooting on S. Hayford Rd. in Airway Heights. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office, Airway Heights officers and Kalispel Tribal Police officers responded to the call Tuesday night. Based on...

SPOKANE, Wash - Emergency responders searched by water and ground Wednesday for several people who may have jumped into the Spokane River.

UPDATE: March 4 at 2:33 p.m. It is believed that only one man jumped into the river, according to SFD Public Information Officer Justin De Ruyter. He was rescued and medically transported to the hospital. He jumped into the river with a backpack and a sleeping bag. He was found...

Connection in the digital age tends to feel contradictory. Although phones and social media enable instant global communication, the technology often seems to have only pushed everyone farther apart. Instead of engaging with the people around us, many now opt to hunch over their screens to pass the time. But...

MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Engineers are continuing to work on repairs at Groff Elementary School, now focusing on removing certain walls that were putting too much weight on beams in the gym and common areas. District leaders have been providing regular updates on the school's condition as construction remains...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, Washington – A more active storm track building across the Pacific Northwest ahead of St. Patrick’s Day could bring accumulating mountain snow and periods of valley rain or wet snow across...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Authorities have identified the suspect of a hit-and-run incident last month in Spokane Valley that resulted in the death of 48-year-old Rogelio Sanchez. Sanchez was found lying in the middle of Pines Road near East Boone around 1:30 a.m. on February 21. According to court...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Habitat for Humanity's Women Build returns to Spokane March 18-21. This four-day build is dedicated to creating safe, healthy and "permanently affordable homes," according to the press release. Community members are invited to volunteer in the build as well as support and celebrate it. Volunteers...

Looking for unassuming breakfast diners in Washington that locals love?. These 8 spots serve amazing morning meals that keep people coming back!. 1. The Stilly Diner (Arlington) Arlington’s Stilly Diner flies under the radar. That’s part of its charm. This unassuming spot serves breakfast that locals rave about.