2 Washington cities among top 5 struggling with credit card payments
Discover which two Washington cities struggle most with credit card payments and the impact on financial health.
Washington state launches taxpayer-funded hate crime hotline
SEATTLE — Washington state has launched a pilot program for a hate crimes and bias incidents hotline in Clark, King, and Spokane counties. This initiative, which began this month, aims to provide an alternative way for residents to report hate crimes or bias incidents, rather than going directly to law enforcement....
Free diaper program for low-income Washington families cut in half
This story is part of an ongoing series looking into recent cuts to Washington’s state budget. If there are impacts you think we should be covering, reach out to [email protected]. A few years ago, a woman brought her new baby to Vanessa Behan, a Spokane child care center and...
PLAN AHEAD: Delays expected for Highway 395 near Deer Park
DEER PARK, Wash. – Commuters using Highway 395 near Deer Park will face delays this week as Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contractors begin overnight roadway rehabilitation work.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposes new ordinances to incentivize building more affordable housing
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is proposing new ordinances aimed to incentivize building more affordable housing in the city.
Bat tests positive for rabies in Spokane County
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- A bat found in Spokane County has recently tested positive for rabies, according to the Spokane Regional Health District.
Motorhome fire in Spokane sends one person to hospital
SPOKANE, Wash. – A motorhome fire erupted Monday evening near North Florida Street and East Wellesley Avenue, according to Justin de Ruyter, Public Information Officer with the Spokane Fire Department (SFD). Crews were dispatched at 5:19 p.m. and remained on the scene to handle the fire. One person sustained...
Have you seen me? Sheriff’s Office searches for missing Deer Park man with dementia
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing Deer Park man with dementia.
Central Valley students to start school earlier under new calendar
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Students in the Central Valley School District will begin the school year a week earlier this fall, before Labor Day, due to a new balanced calendar. The change shortens the summer break but introduces additional breaks during the school year, including a full week off in February and more...
Spokane Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Attempts to Provoke Chase, Arrested After PIT Maneuver
SPOKANE COUNTY, WA — A man driving a stolen vehicle was arrested early Saturday morning after reportedly trying to provoke a Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy into a pursuit, authorities said. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office,
