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• Winter storm bearing down on Inland NW

  February 27, 2012 in City, Idaho Another winter storm, this one bringing the chance of moderate to heavy snowfall, is headed toward the Inland Northwest starting Tuesday night. 14

• Winds arrive to storm-weary Northwest

  January 21, 2012 in Region SEATTLE (AP) — Winds have descended to the storm-weary Pacific Northwest and thousands of people remain without power after a snow and ice front left a tangle of fallen trees … 1

• Wider Northwest region feels sting of wintry storm

  November 23, 2010 in Region A vicious storm struck the Pacific Northwest and other western states at the start of the holiday travel season, dumping heavy snow on roads, knocking out power to tens of …

• City holds off on declaring snow emergency

  November 22, 2010 in City Despite the declaration of a blizzard warning, city officials said they are waiting for additional information before declaring a snow emergency. 15

• Blizzard warning issued for Spokane region

    November 22, 2010 in City, Idaho A blizzard warning has been issued for the Spokane region. The National Weather Service originally predicted severe winter weather would hit the region starting at 7 p.m. and continuing until … 26

• Winter storm warning issued

  November 7, 2009 The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Eastern Washington and North Idaho, with six to 12 inches of snow expected in the mountains above 3,500 feet.

• City releases snow removal plan

    October 7, 2009 in City Months after Spokane was paralyzed by record snowfall, the city has come up with a proposal that would potentially resolve problems of snow-clogged streets and sidewalks. 1

• Winter weather advisory issued for tonight

  March 28, 2009 Rain has been turning to snow in some parts of the Inland Northwest, and forecaster said the switch to frozen precipitation should continue through this evening to become all snow …

• Food banks hit by winter

  January 25, 2009 in City, Idaho on Page B3 With the pressures of a hard winter and a bad economy, some North Idaho charities fear the cupboard will be bare long before spring. “The weather didn’t do us any …

• Ice jams could cause area flooding

  January 9, 2009 in City on Page A12 Meteorologists are warning of ice jams and flooding in the region. Ice jams in Latah Creek along Highway 195 near Spokane could cause flooding overnight before the region’s rivers begin …

• Spokane Public Schools canceled for Thursday

  January 7, 2009 in News, City Monday, no school. Tuesday, school. Wednesday, no school. Thursday? No school again, for students in Spokane Public Schools. 1

• Homeowners keep nervous eye on roofs

  January 6, 2009 in News, City It’s a question facing homeowners: Is it time to shovel the roof? For Spokane Mayor Mary Verner, the answer became clear when water found its way into her home. “My …

• Flooding covers roadways

    January 6, 2009 in City Rain and snow melt today forced Spokane police to close the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Government Way, and melt water was encroaching on many other streets. A flood watch …

• Schools cope with snow

  January 6, 2009 in City Uncleared sidewalks were the biggest problem for schools that opened Tuesday in Spokane. And roofs were the issue for some that didn’t. 3

• Weather, more motorists slowing traffic

  January 6, 2009 in City Traffic is moving on Interstate 90 in Spokane after a pair of crashes slowed it down this morning. Major arterials are clogged with motorists this morning and moving slowly.

• Split decision on schools

  January 6, 2009 in City on Page A1 Education officials say they were ready to start school Monday and weren’t consulted before the Spokane County sheriff publicly called on them to extend winter break by an extra day. … 1

• Spokane schools to open, but others to stay closed

  January 5, 2009 in City Spokane Public Schools will have classes Tuesday, but several other districts have opted to remain closed.

• Rain coming; flood watch issued

    January 5, 2009 in City, Idaho Nearly 8 inches of snow fell at Spokane International Airport Sunday night and this morning, but forecasters were turning attention to a risk of rain and flooding Wednesday and Thursday. 1

• Most area college classes cancelled

  January 5, 2009 in City Snow blanketing the area has closed public schools and colleges throughout the Inland Northwest, but a few remain open. Just this morning, University of Idaho in Moscow cancelled classes while … 1

• Flights canceled in wake of storm

  December 21, 2008 in News A winter storm buffeting Seattle and Portland has led regional air carrier Horizon to cancel flights. The cancelations will affect Horizon’s arrivals and departures linking those two cities with Spokane, … 1

• Passengers escape burning jet in Denver

  December 21, 2008 in Nation/World DENVER (AP) — Passengers expecting a flight to Texas instead had to flee their burning airliner, sprawled in a smoke-filled ravine off a runway with the fuselage partially buckled and …

• New storm wallops Northwest

  December 21, 2008 in Region SEATTLE — A fierce winter storm blew in from the Pacific with up to 2 feet of snow and icy wind, creating a nightmare for holiday travelers already stymied by … 1

• Newspaper deliveries delayed

  December 19, 2008 in City, Idaho Newspaper carriers are still out trying to deliver papers, and The Spokesman-Review’s circulation department asks for patience. “It’s slow going,” said Dan Johnson, director of circulation, who was driving a … 3

• Forecasters warn of storm bearing serious snow, frigid air

    December 10, 2008 in City on Page A1 A winter storm watch was issued Wednesday by the National Weather Service for snow, wind and arctic cold in the Inland Northwest over three days starting Friday. As the storm …