Washington Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Weekend Rain Hit Spokane Ahead of Early-Week Snow...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. SPOKANE, Wash. – A blustery Pacific system is stirring across eastern Washington this morning, rattling windows and sweeping leaves through city streets as the first signs of winter creep into view. By...
Train fire blocks Trent Avenue between Argonne and Park Road in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Firefighters battled a train fire near Millwood. According to an alert from Spokane Area Traffic, firefighters responded to the blaze and Trent Avenue was blocked from Argonne to Park Road. Roads are back open, accoridng to Spokane Area Traffic.
Spokane County voters urged to mail ballots early due to USPS changes
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is advising voters to mail their ballots early due to recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations. The USPS has shifted to once-daily mail pickups at many post offices, which could impact ballot postmarking. "While Washington State law allows ballots...
Spokane City Council candidates for District 1 talk homelessness, immigration, and religion
SPR News is continuing our spotlight on local elections. Last week, we aired two debates hosted by KSPS PBS between Spokane City Council candidates for Districts 2 and 3. This week, we're rounding out that series with one more debate between candidates for District 1—incumbent Jonathan Bingle and challenger Sarah...
Luxury Car Dealer Moves From Downtown Spokane Amid Constant Crime
A luxury auto dealership is relocating from downtown Spokane less than a month after multiple vehicles on its lot were vandalized.
Eastern Washington Weather Alert: Wind Advisory Issued for Columbia Basin and Palouse
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, WA – The National Weather Service Spokane has issued multiple Wind Advisories for much of eastern Washington, including the Spokane metro area, Palouse, Columbia Basin, and Okanogan Valley, as...
Spokane business owner dies in plane crash in Montana Friday night
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The owner of multiple car dealerships in Spokane died in a plane crash in Montana Friday night.
Heartwarming: Band surprises 12-year-old with personal parking lot concert in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — A 12-year-old got a great surprise this week when she and her dad were turned away from a 21+ concert venue in Spokane. Cody Small bought tickets to see the band Raynes in Spokane as an early Christmas present for his teen daughter. Unfortunately, they didn't realize the venue was 21+ until the night...
Fatal Crash Involving Garbage Truck Closes Highway Near Reardan
REARDAN, WA — A fatal collision involving a garbage truck closed both directions of U.S. Highway 2 Friday morning about four miles east of Reardan, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers were called to the scene
Spokane Kids Invited to Fall Game Quest Challenge With Prizes at Local Libraries
The Game Quest Challenge will take place from October 18 to December 21, 2025. The event is open to children and teens ages 2 to 14. Participants can earn prizes by reading, playing, and watching educational content. KSPS PBS and Spokane Public Library are organizing the challenge. Activities can be tracked using the...
