Nonprofit rescues cat stuck in North Spokane tree
SPOKANE, Wash. -- When your cat gets stuck in a tree and the fire department can't come, who do you call? For Spokane residents, there's now an answer: Canopy Cat Rescue.
Nomnom begins raising funds for ‘Backpacks for Kids’ campaign
SPOKANE, Wash. – In collaboration with The Salvation Army Spokane, Nomnom Convenience Store is raising funds for “Backpacks for Kids,” which will benefit 4,000 local students, from grades K-12, with free backpacks and school supplies. Funds will be collected from May 23 until July 31 at local...
Walmart donates $10,000 to save Dolly Parton book program after budget cut
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — United Way received a $10,000 donation from Walmart this week for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. The program gives children a free book each month from birth until age five. Washington state previously matched funding for the program, but it was left out of the newest state...
Crash on I-90 eastbound near State Route 195 cleared
SPOKANE, Wash. -- UPDATE: The crash has been cleared.
🌞Sunny, summery weather returns just in time for the Memorial Day Weekend – Kris
Get ready for a well-timed and much-needed warm-up just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. For Memorial Day itself, however, we are tracking the potential for showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Spokane residents share experiences with scam attempts
Falling victim to a scam can happen as quickly as engaging with a text, email, or unsolicited phone call. These brief interactions can lead to serious challenges that may take years to resolve.
Burglar Caught in the Act and Arrested
SPOKANE - On May 22, 2025, at approximately 12:30 am, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to an audible commercial alarm at Ross, 15529 E. Broadway Avenue, in Spokane Valley. The first Deputy arrived within minutes and observed a male inside the store, using the phone near the checkout counter. Seeing the...
Cold river waters pose danger as Memorial Day weekend approaches
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- With beautiful Memorial Day weekend weather ahead, officials warn about the dangers in local waterways, especially the Spokane River.
Medal Of Valor awarded to four Spokane Police Officers
SPOKANE - On Friday, May 23, 2025, Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall presented the Medal of Valor to four officers for their extraordinary bravery displayed in the early hours of February 12, 2024. On that cold February morning, 911 received information that a woman had been shot in a North Spokane home. The suspect...
Behind the mask: A funeral director’s personal connection to mental health crisis
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A local funeral director who helps families say goodbye to loved ones is sharing his own story of loss after his 27-year-old son died by suicide following a battle with bipolar disorder.