Spokane Businesses: Tips and Resources for Preventing Shoplifting and Improving Safety
Businesses can help improve community safety by taking steps to reduce theft and protect staff and customers. The Spokane Police Department provides Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments. These assessments help businesses adjust their layout and increase visibility to discourage crime....
‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe dies
The Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) says Kevin Coe known as the ‘South Hill Rapist’ died Wednesday morning.
Traffic Impact Alert: Westbound I-90 reopened after a semi-truck collision
SPOKANE, Wash. — Westbound I-90 is now open after being fully blocked following a semi-truck crash just west of the Medical Lake/SR-902 Interchange, just roughly 10 miles west of Spokane, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on its X account. WSDOT says drivers should slow down...
Hello CM Kate Telis, goodbye algorithmic rental price fixing?
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:
More To Every Story: Spokane County approves 2026 budget; waste fees rising separately
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane County commissioners approved a balanced 2026 budget this week without raising the county portion of property taxes. County leaders said services will continue as usual, but residents will see increases in waste management fees. The week before the budget’s adoption, Spokane County’s regional...
Spokane sees decline in overdose emergency calls
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Fire Department says over the last few months, it's responding to fewer overdose calls. The health district says it's seeing a similar trend across the county. Spokane Fire says it's responding to just over 110 calls for overdoses per month since the beginning of...
Overnight snow creates chaos at tire shops as drivers scramble for winter tires
SPOKANE, Wash. — Overnight snow hit the Inland Northwest, creating slick roads and sending drivers rushing to tire shops for winter tires they should have installed weeks ago.
Man awaiting trial on weapons charge arrested for Spokane murder
SPOKANE, Wash - A man scheduled to go on trial on weapons charges in January has just been arrested for murder.
Spokane Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Early-Morning Shooting
SPOKANE, WA — Spokane Police arrested a 33-year-old man Monday evening in connection with a shooting that left one person dead earlier in the day, according to the department. Officers responded around 3:17 a.m. Sunday to an
Family of man who died in Spokane jail suing state, MultiCare
SPOKANE, Wash - The family of a man who died in the Spokane County Jail in 2023 is suing the county and MultiCare.
