Spokane County Commission to consider public safety sales tax that wouldn’t need voter approval
Spokane County leaders will consider boosting the sales tax to help fund criminal justice efforts as budgetary woes deepen.
Today's Headlines
Stepfather shoots, kills new wife in front of her two young children
Thousands attend 20th annual Lilac City Comicon to revel in ‘nerd culture community’
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Elk
Brandon Clarke said it’s ‘just kratom.’ His death has the substance under scrutiny.
Updated 9:43 p.m.
Getting There: Construction and closures on Maple Street Bridge, South Walnut Street and Greene Street Bridge
Local fire departments, law enforcement spending soars amid high diesel prices
EWU club to enter handmade rocket in international competition
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Nation/World
Iran, Israel pledge to end attacks that threatened talks
Updated 9:33 p.m.
Weather
Putah Fire in California’s Yolo County grows to 300 acres
Updated 8:36 p.m.
Science & Tech
Rare ‘planetary kiss’ lights up sky Tuesday
Updated 9:40 p.m.
Northwest Passages Book Club
Upcoming Event:
The Pillagers Guide to Arctic Pianos by Kendra Langford Shaw
July 15, 2026, 7 p.m.
The Montvale Event Center 1019 W 1st Ave Spokane, WA 99201
