June ending as one of the driest on record in eastern Washington
SPOKANE, Wash.– This June was the driest in 10 years and one of the driest on record in Spokane and eastern Washington. 0.13″ of rain this month ranks fourth driest since records began in 1881. According to the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Spokane, this is also the 11th driest total combined rain for...
Help Us Make Spokane County Safer from Natural Disasters
Spokane County, in collaboration with local governments and other stakeholders, is updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. These plans were last updated in 2020 and are key to helping our region reduce risks from natural hazards—such as wildfires, floods,...
Timeless views and personal touches add up to a perfect urban perch
Situated next to the iconic Flour Mill, the Upper Falls Condominiums rise seven stories above the Spokane River. Constructed in 2007, the condos offer sweeping views of not just the waterfalls churning below, but also the iconic highlights of Spokane's skyline including the Gesa Credit Union Pavilion and the Clock...
Spokane unveils 2026 inclement weather shelter plan
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The City of Spokane announced its 2026 inclement weather shelter plan.
Spokane and Coeur d’Alene forecast through the Weekend
Heat Advisory until 9pm with a Red Flag Warning for Central Washington through Wednesday due to breezy, hot and dry with a chance of dry lightning. Wednesday will be hot at 91 with a chance of morning lightning and a scattered shower. Thursday will be sunny and cooler with fair weather through the Weekend.
East Palouse Highway at South Odell Road closed after man found dead on roadway
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — East Palouse Highway at South Odell Road is closed after authorities found a man dead in the roadway. Spokane County Fire District 8 said crews responded to a call about a man in the road around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. When fire crews arrived, they reportedly found a man with severe trauma...
Big plans, hopes cut short for 4 slain Idaho students in 2022
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The lives of four University of Idaho students were cut short in 2022 when a masked intruder entered their rental house and stabbed them to death as they slept -- a crime that
Spokane prepares for Independence Day closures and service changes
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Independence Day is this Friday and many facilities will be closed in Spokane in observance of the holiday.
Spokane officials urge safe reporting of fireworks this 4th of July
SPOKANE, Wash. – As the 4th of July approaches, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) is urging residents to report nuisance fireworks in a way that keeps emergency lines clear. Starting today and continuing through midnight on July 6, residents can report illegal or disruptive fireworks using the free...
AI-powered robots help sort packages at Spokane Amazon center
SPOKANE, Wash. — Amazon's Spokane center is testing a new AI robot arm to help get orders to customers faster.