Artfest returns to Browne’s Addition for 40th year
SPOKANE, Wash. — ArtFest is back this weekend at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, marking its 40th anniversary in Spokane’s historic Browne’s Addition neighborhood.
Catholic bishops in Washington state sue governor over new mandatory reporting law
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Catholic Church in Washington including the Bishop of Spokane Thomas Daly are suing the state over a recently passed mandated reporter law.
Report shows Spokane County visitors spent over $1.5 billion in 2024
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — People who visited Spokane County last year spent over $1.5 billion, according to a recent report from Visit Spokane. According to the report, Visit Spokane stated that visitor volume increased by 2.4% in 2024, surpassing 10 million visitors for the first time. Spokane County visitors spent...
Police investigating reported shooting in north Spokane
UPDATE: Man arrested in drive-by shooting in Shadle Park neighborhood
Unknown white gas from truck forces immediate evacuation and closure of Northside Transfer Station
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System closed the Northside Transfer Station/Recycling Center after a hazardous gas release forced an emergency evacuation Tuesday afternoon.
3 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon recalled for lead concerns
SPOKANE, Wash. - Three brands of kitchen faucets sold on Amazon were recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday due to concerns of lead exposure for young children. CPSC says faucets under the brands VFAUOSIT, KICIMPRO and BASDEHEN were tested and found to contain lead that...
Man accused of deadly shooting near Amazon facility makes first court appearance
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The 21-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a man near the Amazon fulfilment facility along I-90 is making his first appearance in court on Thursday. Court documents detailing witness testimonies say William Baldwin allegedly shot and killed Hasani Vita on April 21 in front...
Shadle Neighborhood Shooting Leads to Arrest, Investigation Ongoing
SPOKANE, WA – An early morning shooting in Spokane’s Shadle neighborhood resulted in one arrest and an ongoing investigation, according to the Spokane Police Department. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on May 29, officers responded to reports
Chemical spill at Spokane County Waste Transfer Station prompts evacuation, road closures in Colbert
COLBERT, Wash. – A chemical spill at the Spokane County Regional Solid Waste North Transfer Station prompted an evacuation and nearby road closures Thursday in Colbert. According to Spokane County Fire District 4, the hazardous spill was reported around noon. The building was shut down, and two people inside were...
Local Flavors opens on the South Hill, building on a family legacy
As the race horses of the Kentucky Derby took off in Louisville on May 3, Local Flavors, a new restaurant and whiskey and bourbon bar, also hit the ground running with a Derby-style grand opening on the South Hill. By 3 pm, the restaurant served 150 sandwiches and over 250...