Fatal Crash SH3 at milepost 92, north of St Maries
ST MARIES - The Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash which occurred on July 27, 2025, at 1141 A.M. southbound on State Highway 3 near mile post 92. A black 2025 Kawasaki ZX400 motorcycle driven by a 30 year old Spokane man was traveling southbound on State Highway 3 when it failed to negotiate a curve....
Man seeks female hiking companions, finds social media snark, and support
Jeff Heatwole lives in Spokane. He's 35, a divorced dad with a five-year-old son, a music teacher by profession, and a member of a Facebook hiking group. Jeff got more attention than he was bargaining for recently when he posted a seemingly simple message. He told KUOW’s Kim Malcolm about what he posted, why, and...
Spokane River study to use red dye for Department of Ecology examination next week
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility will be conducting a study on the Spokane River next week that will require red dye to be put into the water.
Names of 2 people killed in plane crash near West Glacier released
Authorities have released the names of the two people who died in a Saturday plane crash in Northwest Montana.
Inland Power invests millions to bury overhead lines, reduce fire risk
SPOKANE, Wash. — Inland Power will spend $410 million over the next decade to bury 500 miles of existing overhead power lines underground in an effort to reduce wildfire risk and improve electrical service reliability for nearly 50,000 customers in the Spokane area.
Over a dozen guns seized in Spokane County firearm trafficking bust
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Over a dozen guns were seized during an illegal firearm trafficking investigation in Spokane County on Tuesday.
Spokane Issues Fire Weather Watch: Hot, Dry, and Unstable Conditions Expected Wednesday
Spokane, Washington – Dangerously hot, dry, and unstable conditions are poised to grip the East Washington Central Cascades this Wednesday, with fire officials warning of isolated dry thunderstorms and the potential for rapid fire growth into the evening. According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, a Fire...
Two Teens Injured in Drive-By Shooting on Spokane’s South Hill
SPOKANE, WA – Two teenagers were injured, one critically, in an early morning drive-by shooting on Spokane’s South Hill Sunday, July 27, according to the Spokane Police Department. Officers responded to reports of gunfire just after 3:00 a.m.
Mayor Lisa Brown aims to make childcare more affordable in Spokane
Mayor Lisa Brown is introducing an ordinance to make it easier for people to open childcare facilities in Spokane. This initiative comes as childcare costs in Washington state range from $15,000 to $20,000 annually.
Lake Spokane Fire Update July 27, 2025
Origin: July 19, 2025, near Lake Spokane Campground. Quick Facts: Total Personnel: 483 | Total Acres: 2,550 | Containment: 52%. The Lake Spokane Fire is burning northwest of Suncrest, WA near the community of Tum Tum. Yesterday:. Firefighters have been working to create depth along containment lines around the fire...