Drug trafficking raid in Rathdrum leads to arrest, multiple children placed in protective custody
KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho -- A search warrant at a Rathdrum home led to one arrest and multiple children placed into protective custody on Friday afternoon.
‘People wanted to ditch the switch’: Daylight saving time continues despite broad frustration
As you change your clocks this weekend to mark the end of daylight saving time, you might think: Didn't we end this?. Technically, yes, though it seems likely the biannual time change will continue for the foreseeable future. The tradition dates back to 1933, when Seattle became the first city...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Puppies Up for Adoption in Spokane, WA
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of spokane..
Spokane community turns to local food banks for help as SNAP cuts loom
As the government shutdown continues, local communities are stepping up to support those in need. With cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) looming, many are turning to local food banks and pantries for help.
Local businesses launch food assistance programs to help community members
SPOKANE, Wash. — Several restaurants and businesses are helping people who may not have enough food right now.
Spokane food programs still facing uncertainty following federal SNAP ruling
Spokane Valley is testing its new cross-country course with its first major event this weekend. The city is preparing for a full launch next year.
Suspect Wanted in Pasco Shootings Arrested by Kootenai County Deputies in Rathdrum
On October 29, 2025, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and the FBI, arrested Brian A. Panduro-Valenzuela, 21, in Rathdrum, Idaho. He is wanted in connection with several recent shootings in Pasco, Washington.
North Spokane’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ set to link with I-90 around 2030
SPOKANE, Wash. — Commuters have likely noticed the "bridge to nowhere" in the Hillyard district. That bridge, part of the North Spokane corridor project, will eventually connect to Interstate 90. The Washington State Department of Transportation says that connection will finally happen sometime around 2030. "We're...
As SNAP benefits run dry, ‘grocery buddies’ are footing their neighbors’ food bills
With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.
House fire in Spokane Valley contained in attic, no injuries reported
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Fire crews from the Spokane Valley and Spokane fire departments contained a house fire to the attic Friday morning with no injuries reported, according to the Spokane Valley Fire Department.
