Spokane business owner reflects as she celebrates a year in business
SPOKANE, WASH- Sigrid Houske the owner of the popular North Spokane coffeehouse “BRU,” is celebrating a mile stone. A recent study and reporting from The Bellingham Herald indicates that Washington is the second most coffee obsessed state, with 4,000 shops stateswide—that’s 57.3 shops per 100,000 residents.
Spokane sitting on months of bills after draining jail fund
(The Center Square) – Spokane owes two months of unpaid jail bills totaling $1.3 million to the county after officials diverted $6 million from the state’s criminal justice sales tax to homelessness programs. City leaders claim their jail costs are rising disproportionately compared to Spokane County, as the fund...
VA Medical Center in Spokane removes Tribal flags in line with federal policy
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane removed several Native American tribal flags this week, following a federal policy that restricts which flags can be displayed at VA facilities nationwide.
Months-Long Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Arrest in Major Criminal Case in Spokane
SPOKANE, WA — On July 30, 2025, the Spokane Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), in coordination with multiple federal and regional law enforcement partners, arrested 38-year-old Taurean D. Jones following an extensive investigation into serious criminal
Spokane Valley tire shop damaged in early morning fire
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A Spokane Valley tire shop was damaged in an early morning fire on Wednesday. The Spokane Valley Fire Department says crews responded to a fire around 12:41 a.m. at the Firestone Complete Auto Care on East Sprague Avenue. Multiple 911 callers reported seeing smoke coming...
Storms will last longer into the night after another hot day 🌙⛈️
After a sizzling hot afternoon, thunderstorms will become more widespread heading into the evening. This will set us up for some much-needed rain tonight and some flashes in the distance as you head off to bed.
Spokane faces scrutiny over officer-involved shootings and settlements
Officer-involved shootings have become a contentious issue in Spokane, as highlighted during Monday night's meeting. The discussion centered on the 2022 shooting of Robert Bradley, which has been a focal point for public frustration.
Central Valley School District accelerates safety upgrades at 10 schools
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Central Valley School District is upgrading entrances at 10 schools to improve safety. The project, initially set for six years, is now scheduled to be completed by the end of next summer.
Semi-truck rolls off eastbound I-90 in Liberty Lake, expect delays
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. -- Drivers should expect slowing along I-90 in Liberty Lake Thursday morning.
Deputies arrest man for stealing a bike and threatening to burn down a home
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Deputies arrested a man for threatening to kill a person and stealing a bike in Spokane Valley on Monday, according to Spokane County Sheriff's Office.