Debate Intensifies: Proposed Parking Tax in Spokane Could Escalate Downtown Expenses
KXLY - 11/18/2025 03:30:00 AM. Spokane city officials have recently been contemplating a new tax on downtown parking. This tax would include a 12% levy on commercial parking lots and a 6% tax on multi-story facilities. While this move could potentially increase parking costs for drivers and downtown businesses, it is...
Thanksgiving turkey fry safety tips: Crucial advice to avoid accidents
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you're planning to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving, Spokane County Fire District 4 has some tips to keep in mind.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Spokane metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Spokane metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
Holiday festivities begin in downtown Spokane with skating ribbon opening
SPOKANE, Wash. — Holiday activities are kicking off all over downtown Spokane this weekend as families prepare for skating at Riverfront Park and a chance to meet Santa.
Seeking Affordable Eyewear: An Autistic Teen’s Quest for Independence
In a recent social media post, an 18-year-old autistic individual living alone reached out to the online community for help. The user expressed the need for affordable eyeglasses, as they are unable to read signs from a distance, a situation that is causing distress. The user, who is about to start a job, also...
Preliminary report shows plane entered steep bank before fatal crash in Lincoln
The pilot who fatally crashed his airplane near the Lincoln Airport in October as he headed to a hunting trip came close to the runway before pulling up and turning the engine to full power, then went into a steep banked turn before crashing into the ground, according to a preliminary report from National...
Spokane police clear Giving Back Spokane founder Rick Clark of embezzlement allegations
SPOKANE, Wash. – Rick Clark, founder of the nonprofit Giving Back Spokane, has been cleared of embezzlement accusations after a Spokane Police Department (SPD) investigation. According to an SPD detective assigned to the case, a review of documents and interviews found no evidence of wrongdoing and the case was...
Lowland Washington Snow Possible Tuesday Night Into Wednesday Across the Inland Northwest
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Spokane, WA – The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for wintry precipitation across the Inland Northwest as a warm front moves into the region Tuesday night into Wednesday (Nov. 25–26)....
Spokane’s 911 Center Tests AI for Non-Emergency Screening
Spokane's regional 911 service is seeking the use of an artificial intelligence system that would triage nonemergent Crime Check calls to help dispatchers, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Tuesday. "Anything that is going to make us more efficient, a little more accurate and keep lines open is...
Rising Surveillance: The Controversy Surrounding Flock Cameras
A growing concern is brewing among citizens as Flock cameras are being installed in numerous locations across the valley. These cameras, which utilize an algorithm to scan driver behaviors for “suspicious activity”, are raising questions about privacy and the potential creation of a surveillance state. The cameras...
