Spokane Councilman Questions Tax Plan for $18M Building Purchase
Spokane City Councilmember Michael Cathcart is raising concerns about a proposed tax intended to help fund a building purchase and other expenses, arguing that city officials have not adequately explained the plan to taxpayers. Cathcart says the city is considering spending approximately $18 million to purchase a building, with potentially...
Spokane Hobbit House brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s world to life this Halloween
SPOKANE, Wash. — Forget traditional Halloween decorations. This October, people in Spokane and visitors are once again discovering a hidden gem that transports them straight into the pages of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world.
Spokane police arrest man in decades-old murder case
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police arrested a 74-year-old man Wednesday in connection with the 1986 killing of Mary Ann Turner, according to the Spokane Police Department.
Washington Weather: Spokane Area Faces Cold Nights Oct. 23-25
Spokane temperatures tumble from 69 degrees Wednesday to 57 Saturday as colder nights settle in.
Spokesman-Review union rejects plan to keep embattled editor Rob Curley as nonprofit takeover looms
The nonprofit poised to take over The Spokesman-Review at the end of October plans to keep suspended executive editor Rob Curley in a leadership role, drawing renewed opposition from the newspaper’s union. Curley was suspended by the Spokesman in August as the paper was preparing to transfer ownership to...
Spokane Valley school visit puts tax credit decision in focus
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A visit to a school in Spokane Valley put new attention on whether Washington will join the Education Freedom Tax Credit program. On Monday, Rep. Michael Baumgartner and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited the school to discuss the program and to "urge" Gov. Ferguson to opt in.
Trader Joe’s plans 2 new stores in Washington as its footprint grows
Grocery store chain Trader Joe’s continues adding new locations across Washington, with two new stores “coming soon” in Spokane Valley and Northgate.
Here’s where you can drop your ballots in Spokane County
SPOKANE, Wash - Ballots are out in Washington for the upcoming midterm election. Elections officials recommend getting your ballot dropped off or mailed well before Election Day.
Stolen trailers returned to Spokane Complex Fire victims by Sheriff’s Office
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The Spokane County Sheriff's Office recovered and returned two stolen trailers to local business owners and Spokane Complex Fire victims on Thursday.
Spokane boxing coach recovering after Peaceful Valley attack
Spokane, Wash. — Spokane’s boxing community rallied around longtime coach Rick Welliver after an attack on a staircase leading to Peaceful Valley left him seriously hurt. Welliver has taught boxing in Spokane for years. He was not ready to speak on camera, but he shared his account on social media.
