Spokane WA

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A woman struck and killed in a Spokane Valley crosswalk on Nov. 14 has been identified as 35-year-old Ashley Lane, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner.

SPOKANE, Wash — The City of Spokane officially has a new member of the City Council. This is the first time councilwoman Kate Telis will be sworn in as she fills the empty seat by Lili Navarrete, then, come January, she will be sworn in again with other city council newcomer Sarah Dixit.

UPDATE: November 25 at 3:40 p.m. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), Jamie E. Schorzman, 47, from Cheney, was traveling westbound when he crossed the median and crashed into another car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car that was hit was transported to...

A couple in Spokane is seeking suggestions for a cozy, Thanksgiving dinner for two. They are open to various options, such as dining in at a restaurant that serves Thanksgiving-style meals, ordering a takeout, or even purchasing a ready-made Thanksgiving dinner package from a local grocery store. Their main concerns...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Spokane Valley City Hall was packed Tuesday night as community members gathered to address Councilwoman Jessica Yaeger’s recent Facebook post, where she declared herself a “proud Islamophobe.”. The post sparked widespread criticism and prompted a peaceful rally outside City Hall before the...

The Spokane, Washington city council is on track to approve a 12 percent tax on parking lots, reports Emry Dinman in The Spokesman-Review. “The Spokane City Council amended the law Monday to delay implementation to April, which also delayed a vote on the tax until next week because of the city’s rules on late...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A man is in court on Thursday following a reported drive-by shooting on June 4. An affidavit states the victim was driving on Sanson Avenue to check on his daughter. As the victim was approaching his daughter’s house, he spotted Randall Godwin, who is reportedly dating the victim’s daughter, in a car...

Providence Health has notified the state of Washington that it plans to lay off about 57 employees, including 10 in Eastern Washington, between now and Jan. 20 as hospitals across the country face financial challenges. The Eastern Washington cuts include two employees at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland,...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Downriver Grill, a beloved restaurant in the Audubon-Downriver area, will close its doors after December 20. “After much consideration and heartfelt gratitude to our community, Jonathan and Aaron have made the incredibly difficult decision to list Downriver Grill for sale,” a recent post on the...

Leavenworth, WA – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Chelan County and surrounding areas beginning Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon, as forecasters warn of snow and light freezing precipitation that could make travel dangerous for Thanksgiving travelers. According to the National Weather Service in...