Spokane WA

Fire evacuations mean more Spokane residents lack housing than ever: Spokane never had enough shelter beds for all its needy citizens, but providing enough wasn’t a problem for city leaders as long as those citizens were homeless. But with tens of thousands of homeowners under evacuation order from fires, the lack of s

Nearly a week after the fires roared through northwest Spokane on August 1, Justin De Ruyter’s lungs still hurt. Every time he comes back from fighting the Spokane fires, his eyes water. His clothes stink. His skin and hair are caked in an oily residue.

Hello, my favorite Tuesday peeps! Can someone please explain how we’re already cruising through August? It feels like summer just arrived, and yet I’m already finding myself daydreaming about crisp mornings, colorful leaves, oversized sweaters, and everything pumpkin-flavored. You all know by now that fall is my happy.

The state is taking action to help victims of the devastating Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires in and around Spokane, as well as wildfires across the state.

Thousands Allowed Back Into Spokane Neighborhoods But Experts Say Hidden Hazards Remain The fire may be out but the danger […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

SPOKANE, Wash -- A Spokane County fire engine was destroyed during the Old Trails fire.

Over the weekend, around 2,000 firefighters from more than 20 states and 100 jurisdictions were in Spokane and Stevens County to help with firefighting and recovery efforts. Among those was AJ DeLeo, who works as a volunteer firefighter across Spokane and Stevens County, and often gives comfort to victims who’ve lost t

Spokane, Wash. — A new relief distribution site will open today to help families affected by the Spokane Complex Fires access donated materials and connect with recovery resources, according to Spokane County Emergency Management.

WSDOT has great news for drivers heading between Spokane and Suncrest, because SR-291 finally reopened after being closed because of the nearby Spokane Complex Fires.

The man shot and killed by an Airway Heights police officer was identified as 43-year-old David Castillo. The Spokane Independent Investigation Response Team continues to investigate.