House fire in Spokane Valley quickly contained, no injuries reported
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A house fire broke out this afternoon, prompting a swift response from the Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD). The fire in the 15800 block of E Valleyway Ave was reported around 2:30 and was knocked down within 12 minutes, according to SVFD spokesperson Travis Patterson.
Spokane is the nation’s No. 4 cat-loving city per PetSmart list; local shelters make...
Step aside Lilac City, it's Cat City now! Spokane has been ranked fourth in the nation for its residents' love of everything cats. This ranking is according to PetSmart, which used its in-store adoption rates and cat-related product sales to conjure up our impressive rank. As someone who works hard...
Providence Inland Northwest laying off more than 60 people, closing multiple clinics
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Providence announced it will be laying off 63 people and closing multiple clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties.
Latah Creek Animal Hospital is one of the region’s few Fear Free-certified clinics, adopting...
A veterinarian visit is often viewed as something that pets will fear regardless of the circumstances. There are countless examples of pets disdaining the vet in pop culture, one of the most iconic being Garfield. However, seeing the doctor doesn't have to be a stressful and scary experience for a pet or their owner.
Nonprofit to host back-to-school event with shoes giveaway in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – A local nonprofit is gearing up for its annual back-to-school event at Underhill Park this weekend. The event, organized by The Way to Justice, will provide more than 5,000 brand-new pairs of shoes to children in grades K-12. The event aims to ensure every child in Spokane feels valued and confident...
Convicted child rapist sentenced to 23 years to life in Spokane County
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- A convicted child rapist was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison in Spokane County last week.
East Central food bank out of food
SPOKANE — Hungry families who rely on donations to keep food on the table are wondering wher…
Tuesday sun 🌤️ turns to Wednesday drizzle ☔
Tuesday will be the nicest and warmest day for the rest of the workweek. A system coming in tomorrow will bring clouds, showers, and cool temperatures that will make it feel more like fall than summer.
Spokane County tests river water quality using red dye to improve treatment standards
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - Spokane County environmental officials conducted water quality testing Tuesday using red dye in the Spokane River to better understand how treated wastewater affects the waterway.
Spokane firefighters rescue man and dog stranded on riverbank near Riverfront Park
SPOKANE, Wash. — Firefighters rescued a man and his dog after finding them stranded on the riverbank near Riverfront Park. The Spokane Fire Department says crews were dispatched to Riverfront Park around 5:30 p.m. on Monday for a report of a person and a dog in the water, prompting a significant response.
