Second suspect charged in fatal shooting near Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A judge ordered Marius Velazquez, 19, be held on $1.5 million bond Friday for his alleged role in a fatal shooting near the Gonzaga campus on October 17.
Washington’s Wildest Hills: 8 Streets You Need to Know
Which Washington streets do you want to avoid in the Winter and have some fun with in the Summer?
Last-minute Halloween costume ideas from Spokane’s Halloween Express
SPOKANE, Wash. – As Halloween festivities are underway, some people might find themselves scrambling for a last-minute costume. Noah Bolter visited Halloween Express in Spokane to offer some creative solutions for those in need of a quick costume fix. Craig Walter from Halloween Express shared that flexibility is...
Firefighters respond to Spokane Valley house fire, rescue two pets
UPDATE: October 31, 2025 11:38 a.m. Spokane Valley firefighters rescued two pets from the house during the fire response. They confirmed that the fire was reported at 10:35 a.m. and crews arrived at the scene at 10:39 a.m. By 10:58 a.m., crews had knocked down the fire. There was no...
Golden Gorilla on Sprague: Smoking Monkey Pizza Swings Into Downtown With Wood‑Fired Heat and...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown just got wilder: Smoking Monkey Pizza opened Aug. 16, 2025, at 816 W. Sprague Ave., in the former Thunder Pie/Fire Artisan Pizza space. Owner Tushar “Tom” Batra says Spokane is the brand’s third outpost—after Renton and Seattle—bringing wood‑fired...
Martin Diaz’s federal trial to start next Monday following arrest in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – The federal trial for Martin Diaz, who is accused of assaulting a border patrol agent, is set to begin next Monday, November 3. Diaz was detained in April, and video footage of his arrest outside his Spokane Valley home went viral. The video sparked protests outside the county courthouse.
Spokane Restaurant Offers Free Meals as SNAP Benefits End
SPOKANE — As the end of federal food assistance looms, one Spokane restaurant is stepping up to help neighbors facing hunger. Skewers Armenian Restaurant announced this week that it will begin offering free, prepacked chicken and rice meals to anyone in need — no questions asked. Starting Saturday,...
Retired Florida judge to help Spokane with homelessness problem
Spokane is turning to Miami for advice in reforming the county’s public health and safety systems and lowering the rate of homelessness. The new Safe and Healthy Task Force today met with retired Miami Judge Steven Leifman to hear what spurred the south Florida city to make big reforms.
Post Falls Woman Sentenced After Staged Burglary Leads to Insurance Fraud Conviction
POST FALLS, ID – A Post Falls woman has been sentenced after being found guilty of two felony counts of insurance fraud following an investigation by the Idaho Department of Insurance Fraud Unit. Michelle Stone was
Spokane mayor’s emergency over homelessness could cost $4.2 million amid deficit
SPOKANE, WA – Hoping to mobilize resources as soon as possible, the administration of Mayor Lisa Brown told the Spokane City Council on Thursday that the mayor’s emergency declaration on homelessness could cost $4.2 million. Brown issued
