Free Holiday Photos with Santa for Spokane Families at STA Plaza on December 13
Families are invited to STA Plaza in downtown Spokane on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a holiday event. Children can meet Santa, walk a red carpet, and receive a free Polaroid photo. Parents may also take their own pictures.
Spokane Public Schools seek donations for homeless students
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools need gift card donations to support 1,172 students who lack stable housing before winter break.
Gonzaga Prep students aim for record-breaking Thanksgiving food drive
SPOKANE, Wash. — Students at Gonzaga Prep have collected 168,000 pounds of food for their annual Thanksgiving drive and are pushing toward a record-breaking goal of 200,000 pounds.
Here’s what will be closed around the City of Spokane for Thanksgiving
SPOKANE, Wash. — Several facilities and services around the City of Spokane will be closed or delayed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Spokane City Hall and other city-owned facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. Additional Thanksgiving closures and cancellations...
Downtown Spokane Welcomes New Shops, Restaurants, and Activities Ahead of Thanksgiving 2025
As Thanksgiving approaches in 2025, downtown Spokane has seen growth with several new businesses opening this year. The city center has added a range of shops, restaurants, and recreational spaces, contributing to increased activity in the area. These new openings reflect ongoing interest in downtown Spokane as a...
Base Fee for Ambulance Call in WA County Tops $5,000
Emily White – The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Nov. 15—The price for ailing Spokane County residents to ride in an ambulance to the hospital has skyrocketed in the past five years. American Medical Response, the company responsible for 95% of all medical transports in the county, will charge more...
Spokane City Council approves utility tax increases
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on Monday to approve a new utility tax increases to help cover the city's $13 million deficit.
Spokane Valley city councilmember makes anti-Muslim post: report
A councilwoman in Spokane Valley is coming under fire after she made anti-Muslim comments on Facebook, according to a report from the Spokesman-Review.
Driver arrested following 100 mph chase in stolen vehicle
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A man was arrested Thursday after leading deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
Providence Health & Services announces layoffs
WASHINGTON - Providence Health & Services - WA has announced a permanent reduction in force affecting 57 employees across various locations, including Spokane, Richland and Walla Walla. According to an official document, the layoffs will be finalized by January 20, 2026. Impacted employees will continue to receive...
