McMahan diagnosed with “aggressive” cancer
President Shari McMahan has stepped back from her public duties after announcing that she had been diagnosed with “an aggressive form of cancer” on the university’s official news channel Sept. 8. In her video message, McMahan designated Vice President for People and Culture Cesar Portillo to “oversee...
Riverside State Park cleanup continues as full reopening waits
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Riverside State Park remained partially open as crews continued work to recover from fire damage and officials said more time was needed before the park could fully reopen. The park was still recovering from fires this summer that burned more than 1,500 acres. The Spokesman-Review...
Trader Joe’s plans 2 new stores in Washington as its footprint grows
Grocery store chain Trader Joe’s continues adding new locations across Washington, with two new stores “coming soon” in Spokane Valley and Northgate. Analysis from the Trader Joe’s website shows 16 new stores have opened their doors since the start of 2026, including the company’s expansion to Woodinville on May 15 along NE Woodinville Duvall Road.
Crews reach milestone in North Spokane Corridor construction
SPOKANE, Wash - Construction crews have reached a significant milestone in construction of the long-awaited freeway that connects north and south Spokane.
The Yakama, Colville and Spokane tribal nations are covered by the IRS wildfire relief...
The Internal Revenue Service has moved a long list of tax deadlines to February 1, 2027 for people and businesses hit by the Washington wildfires that began July 31, 2026. The relief covers three tribal nations: the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane... The post The Yakama, Colville and Spokane tribal nations are covered by the IRS wildfire relief that moves Washington tax deadlines to February 1, 2027 appeared
Inland Washington Weather Oct. 22-26: Wind, Rain and Possible Snow
Rain chances climb across eastern Washington and northern Idaho as another storm system looms.
Washington Winter 2026-27: Seattle, 45-Inch Snow History
Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma face different winter risks as El Niño influences Pacific storm patterns.
Man sentenced in Hillyard-area fire case, ordered to pay restitution
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — A man convicted in a fire near Hillyard in August was sentenced to three months and was ordered to pay restitution, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Reporting partners at The Spokesman Review reported that 62-year-old Danny Riesberg pleaded guilty as part of a...
Washington panel eyes ways to ease hurdles to rebuilding homes destroyed by wildfires
Under pressure from Gov. Bob Ferguson, the Washington state Building Code Council is wrestling with how far it can bend residential energy codes to speed up rebuilding homes destroyed by wildfires this summer. Ferguson issued an emergency proclamation in August directing the council to identify state laws, rules or code requirements “that may be waived […]
Bobcats rise to No. 3, Grizzlies drop to No. 14 in FCS rankings
For the second straight week the Bobcats are moving up and the Grizzlies are moving down in the newest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll released on Monday. Montana State got back on track with a dominant 56-20 win at Eastern Washington on Saturday, which has pushed them up to No. 3 in the national rankings.
