Spokane felon sentenced to 20 years in prison for operating “pill mill” in Hillyard
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A Spokane man will spend the next two decades in prison for running a commercial pill press to manufacture fentanyl pills in a home in the Hillyard neighborhood.
Downtown Spokane property owners gain new tool to evaluate officials
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) announced Monday that there will be a new resource for property owners, neighbors, business owners, workers and visitors for downtown Spokane to learn about how elected officials handle issues. “Ensuring Spokane has a thriving urban downtown core means...
Spokane groups unite to combat extreme weather threats
SPOKANE — Fifteen organizations have joined forces to create a coordinated plan for protecting Inland Northwest communities from the increasing threats of extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Spokane City Council to change the day for legislative sessions
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council is considering changing their Monday legislative sessions to a different day due to multiple issues like cancellations and federal holidays. The council says they first talked about moving the day last year, but pushed it off for more discussion for 2025. This...
Spokane airport seeks seasonal workers for snow removal
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane International Airport is actively searching for seasonal workers to operate heavy equipment for snow removal during the winter months. The airport is looking to hire approximately 30 people, primarily those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Ryan Sheehan from Spokane International...
Washington Man Crashes Into Guardrail, Found in Ahsahka After Fleeing Scene
OROFINO, ID – A Washington man was cited after fleeing the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Viewpoint Road Tuesday afternoon, according to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the incident at about 3:52 p.m.
Gonzaga climate institute unveils new community resilience plans to combat Spokane’s heat and smoke...
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane is no stranger to both heat and wildfire smoke and the health issues that come with both. Now two new plans from Gonzaga's Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment hopes to provide some guidelines to keep people safe and healthy. According to the institute,...
Spokane organizations share demands for elected leaders following ICE protests
SPOKANE, Wash. – A press conference, hosted by Fuze Washington, included demands for action following the arrest of protestors during the June 11 ICE protests. One of the demands, having local leaders publicly request the Federal Government drop charges against nine activists named in an indictment. Nine individuals...
Community demands protection: 60 groups urge leaders to uphold rights and transparency
SPOKANE, Wash. — A collective of 60 community organizations and churches are demanding that local and state leaders protect immigrants and advocates. They even have some ideas on how it can be done. The community collective put out a list of seven demands for state and local governments and...
The Spokane Arena has a new name: Here is what it will be called...
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena has a new name. Numerica announced that starting this fall, the Spokane Arena will be named the Numerica Veterans Arena. Numerica said the new name honors past, present and future veterans. Numerica said the 10-year naming partnership between them and the...
