Washington State Parks’ ‘recommendation’ to tear down Bear Creek Lodge
Mount Spokane, Wash. – Bear Creek Lodge, a classic sight on Mount Spokane since its construction in 1953, could be demolished to make way for a new visitor center. Washington State Parks purchased Bear Creek Lodge in 2023, but it has remained empty. “The building assessment found major structural...
2 crashes cause traffic delays on I-90 in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Two separate accidents on Interstate 90 westbound are causing significant traffic delays on Friday evening, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The first crash occurred around 5:27 p.m. just west of Sprague Avenue, by milepost 285. Emergency responders have...
Sig Sauer faces lawsuit over defective guns after Spokane incident
SPOKANE, Wash. – A class action lawsuit has been filed against gunmaker Sig Sauer over incidents of unintended discharges. A 2025 Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission report says one of those incidents happened in Spokane. The Spokane incident took place October 9, 2024 at the police department’s...
Spokane weather balloon hits plane, showering pilot in glass
A United Airlines flight headed from Denver to Los Angeles was diverted last month after hitting a weather balloon from Spokane, covering the cockpit in glass.
Body of Man Fleeing Spokane Tribal Police Recovered from Spokane River
The man was sought on warrants out of Lincoln and Stevens County, and Minnesota.
Washington Dog Mom Surprises Everyone With An Unexpected Addition To Her Pack
Nala, a tiny kitten, was found alone in a dark alley, vulnerable and without protection. Her fate changed when a compassionate stranger took her to the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service in Spokane, Washington. This abandoned kitten was about to experience a world of love she had never known before.
Spokane’s 911 Center Tests AI for Non-Emergency Screening
Spokane's regional 911 service is seeking the use of an artificial intelligence system that would triage nonemergent Crime Check calls to help dispatchers, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Tuesday. "Anything that is going to make us more efficient, a little more accurate and keep lines open is...
Rising Surveillance: The Controversy Surrounding Flock Cameras
A growing concern is brewing among citizens as Flock cameras are being installed in numerous locations across the valley. These cameras, which utilize an algorithm to scan driver behaviors for “suspicious activity”, are raising questions about privacy and the potential creation of a surveillance state. The cameras...
Spokane Public Schools board awarded Large District Board of the Year for equity leadership
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors has been named the 2025 Large District Board of the Year by the Washington State School Directors' Association.
Oregon-Washington – Multi-State Police Pursuit: Armed Suspect Fled Lowell; Arrested Near Spokane
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lane County, OR – A Lowell man accused of menacing several people with a handgun early Saturday was arrested hours later in Washington state after a multi-agency search, authorities confirmed. According to...
