Firefighters pull man and his dog from banks of Spokane River
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Firefighters pulled a man and his dog from the banks of the Spokane River on Monday evening.
Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility conducting dye tracer test
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility is conducting a mixing zone study of the Spokane River on Tuesday, August 5. In a press release sent to the media Monday afternoon, Spokane County said the study involved a dye tracer test where an environmentally-safe red dye will be added to...
Spokane County sees rise in unvaccinated children
SPOKANE, Wash. — More parents in Spokane County are opting their children out of certain vaccinations, even as the rate of disease among unvaccinated children throughout the country continues to climb.
Spokane River to be dyed red for environmental study on Tuesday
SPOKANE, Wash. — Don't be alarmed if you see bright red water flowing through the Spokane River on Tuesday.
Tensions rise as Spokane County rejects city council’s request to aid in choosing new...
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Last week, Spokane's City Council sent a letter to the county asking to be part of selecting a new director for Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services (SCRAPS). On August 1, the county denied that request. Spokane City Councilmember Michael Carthcart spearheaded the effort in...
Spokane area contractors warn proposed workforce ordinance will increase costs, displace local workers
SPOKANE, Wash. — Union and non-union contractors across Spokane are voicing strong opposition to a proposed ordinance that would mandate a Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) on some public works projects. The ordinance was introduced in June by Spokane City Councilmembers Paul Dillon and Lili Navarrete. They said...
“It’s nice that it’s gone”: North Central neighbors relieved at shut down of ‘drug...
SPOKANE, Wash. — Neighbors in North Central Spokane are feeling safer after the city boarded up a house known as a hot-spot for drugs and illegal activity.
Woman Arrested for Suspected Arson Along Centennial Trail in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – A 44-year-old woman was arrested Saturday after deputies responded to multiple brush fires along the Centennial Trail and developed probable cause to charge her with arson. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s
Animal control feud deepens rift between Spokane and Spokane County
(The Center Square) - The city of Spokane may split from another regional partnership after Spokane County rejected a request on Friday to participate in picking a new head of its animal control agency. Friday’s letter from Scott Simmons, chief executive officer of the county, highlights the latest divide between the...
August Primary Voter’s Guide
SPOKANE, Wash. - Tomorrow night at 8 is the deadline to turn in your vote for the August primary. If you are yet to research what's on your ballot, the Spokane County Elections Office (SCEO) puts out a Voter's Guide each year with a ton of information that can help inform your vote.
