‘Incredible resilience’; Monday marks 10 years since Spokane’s historic, devastating windstorm
SPOKANE, Wash - 10 years ago Monday, people throughout the Inland Northwest were told to shelter in place, as a dangerous windstorm was moving in. By the time it was over, two people were dead, thousands of trees uprooted and power was out to much for the community. For some, power was not restored for several weeks.
Deadly crash shuts down Spokane streets
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Police say a white car hit a tree near 8th and Walnut Monday morning, and the driver has died. SPD says they were called around 9:15 to the scene. Officers on scene believe the driver may have been speeding and lost control of the car. He died at the scene.
Navy veteran celebrates his 101st birthday
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, hosted a birthday celebration more than a century in the making. The guest of honor: retired Navy Capt. Francis “Frank” Fogarty, 101, a World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
🌦️ Showers are likely for your Spokane Sunday, with a cooling trend on the...
Hello there! After a mild and warm Saturday, showers are likely to return on Sunday afternoon, with a chance of a rain and snow mix early next week.
EWU geology researcher on monitoring PFAS, water quantity on West Plains
The story about contaminated groundwater beneath Spokane’s West Plains is well known. For years, firefighters at Fairchild and Spokane International Airport used fire suppression foam containing chemicals known as PFAS. Those chemicals are believed to be harmful to human health. In 2017, Fairchild discovered foam had...
Holiday Hoopla brings festive cheer to Cheney Library
CHENEY, Wash. -- Get ready for some holiday fun at the Cheney Library in a few weeks!
Rainy weather prompts National Check Your Wipers Day reminder
Michelin North America is highlighting the importance of vehicle safety as it marks National Check Your Wipers Day on November 16. This day, proclaimed by the National Day Calendar, encourages drivers to ensure their wipers are in good condition, especially as winter approaches. Tom Gepenna from Michelin emphasized...
Spokane City Council to vote on new parking tax proposal
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane City Council is set to vote Monday on a proposed 12 percent tax on paid parking. If approved, the proposal would discourage the use of surface parking lots and encourage redevelopment in the city. Drivers, not lot owners, would bear the cost of this...
Body recovered from Spokane River near T.J. Meenach Bridge, officials say
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane fire and police crews recovered a body found in the Spokane River under the T.J. Meenach Bridge on Sunday. According to a Spokane police officer at the scene, the body was recovered around 2 p.m. The Spokane Fire Department said crews were initially called for a water rescue to recover a...
Jungle Pies on Sprague: Smoking Monkey Pizza Swings Into Downtown Spokane
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown just got wilder: Smoking Monkey Pizza swung into Spokane on Aug. 16 at 816 W. Sprague Ave., directly across from the landmark Davenport Hotel. The jungle‑themed, Seattle‑area concept arrives as the brand’s third Washington outpost, promising an...

















