Spokane considers parking tax that could increase downtown costs
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane city officials are weighing a new tax on downtown parking that could make it more expensive for drivers to park in the city center.
Police chase ends in presumed drowning in Spokane River
SPOKANE, Wash. - A man likely drowned in the Spokane River during a police chase, according to Spokane Tribal Police officers.
Spokane Valley Deputies Respond to Alarm Call, Suspect Arrested for Burglary and Drug Possession
SPOKANE - On November 16, 2025, at approximately 11:30 pm, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to an alarm call near E. Sprague Avenue and S. Blake Road in Spokane Valley. Arriving Deputies found what appeared to be a moving blanket draped over a side railing on the second-floor walkway in front of one of the suites....
Single-car crash on South Walnut Street in Spokane, 1 person dead
SPOKANE, Wash. - 1 person is dead after a single-car crash near South Walnut Street and West 8th Avenue on Monday morning, according to the Spokane Police Department. The crash was reported at around 9:30 a.m. Walnut Street is closed from 10th Avenue to 8th Avenue. This is a developing...
Othello Man Convicted in Federal Odometer-Tampering Scheme
SPOKANE — A federal jury in Spokane has convicted 53-year-old Reynaldo Garza of Othello on five felony counts of odometer tampering, concluding a years-long investigation sparked by local law enforcement. According to evidence presented at trial, investigators with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a...
Spotty rain and more warmth to start the week
Wet weather remains in the forecast for Monday, but it will be a far cry from some of the soaking rain we experienced on Sunday.
Figure skating excellence returns to Spokane in ‘Stars on Ice Tour’
SPOKANE, Wash -- Some of the best names in figure skating are getting ready to take to the ice this spring.
Expert tips on cleaning up storm damage aftermath
When bad weather strikes, even the most prepared homeowners can’t always prevent damage to their properties. The experts at Consumer Reports share important tips on what to do after a storm and the tools you’ll need to clean up the mess.
Price fixing, parking tax and policy impacts
Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about. Some things that stick out to us this week include:
Spokane turns up the flame: Houston TX Hot Chicken doubles down with late-night drive‑thru...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Spokane’s north side has a new heat benchmark. The Vegas‑born Houston TX Hot Chicken has planted two restaurants in town, drawing lines for its spice ladder, scratch sauces, and weekend drive‑thru that runs past most bedtime snacks. If you’ve heard about...
