Spokane Stations Raise $32,400 After Deadly Firefighter Ambush
Morgan Murphy Media’s KXLY Radio Group raised $32,400 during a special Honor the Fallen broadcast event and radiothon to support families of firefighters affected by the deadly ambush on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene, ID. On June 29, the routine wildfire response on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene,...
Deer Park Man Missing – Officials Seeking Information
Harry A. Ballman, 72, was last seen July 6 in Deer Park. Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking public assistance to locate 72-year-old Harry A. Ballman, who was reported missing from his Deer Park home on July 7, 2025. Ballman, who suffers from dementia and other health concerns, was last seen on July 6 and...
‘It’s really, really scary’: Community on alert after fires near TJ Meenach Bridge cause...
SPOKANE, Wash. — West Elliot Drive is lined with apartment complexes. All of them had to evacuate on Tuesday after four fires sparked near TJ Meenach Bridge. “It’s scary. It’s really, really scary,” said Heather Morris, one of the people forced to evacuate on Tuesday. In...
Downtown Spokane Celebrates Cultural Diversity with Mini Grant Events
Spokane, WASH. (July 8, 2025)- Downtown Spokane is set to come alive with a new lineup of cultural celebrations, thanks to the 2025 Mini Cultural Grant recipients. Five local community organizations have received funding to activate Wall Street between Spokane Falls Blvd and Main Ave. These free, family-friendly...
Grass fire contained on Highway 12 near Alpowa Pass
WASHINGTON – A grass fire broke out on Highway 12 near MP 413, close to the top of Alpowa Pass, causing traffic diversions. Traffic was redirected onto Ledgerwood Road westbound and Kirby Mayview Road eastbound due to the incident. Smoke significantly impaired visibility, prompting officials to urge drivers to avoid...
Woman arrested for DUI after driving SUV on Centennial Trail
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A woman was arrested for driving an SUV on the Centennial Trail while under the influence.
Spokane Valley expands endangerment ordinance to include all individuals
The Spokane Valley City Council has adopted a new ordinance expanding the definition of endangerment with controlled substances. The change was made to include not just children or dependent adults, but all individuals.
Spokane Man Flees Adult Family Home, Steals Car, And Then?
Spokane County Deputies now know what likely prompted a man to steal a vehicle, and lead Officers on a slow-speed chase. The man drove up right behind a Patrol Car, then flashed lights. July 5th, around 3:10 AM, a Spokane County Deputy in a fully marked patrol unit was driving...
New ‘particularly dangerous situation’ warning added in Eastern Washington
WASHINGTON – The National Weather Service has introduced a new warning called the “particularly dangerous situation” (PDS) red flag warning. This aims to alert the public and firefighting community about extreme fire weather events. A local meteorologist shared insights on this new warning. “Weather service offices...
Police arrest man for setting multiple fires in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Police arrested a man wanted for intentionally setting multiple fire around downtown Spokane on Tuesday.
