The Spokesman-Review | Local News, Business, Entertainment, Sports & Weather for Eastern Washington

Spokane, Washington Est. May 19, 1883

Current Temperature: 49°F
Current Conditions: Mist

View complete weather report

Today's Headlines

Over $175k in donations to Spokane-area nonprofits withheld as fundraising platform files for bankruptcy

Over $175k in donations to Spokane-area nonprofits withheld as fundraising platform files for bankruptcy

Ten Eastern Washington and North Idaho nonprofits are cutting costs and services after a popular online fundraiser and management company folded without refunding them over $175,000 in community donations.

U.S. Education Secretary rallies Coeur d’Alene charter school students

Spokane police to receive barriers and AI-powered drones to protect Team Egypt

In formal introduction, new WSU AD Jon Haarlow ready to lead Cougars into ‘most important fall in the history of WSU athletics’

‘The best and brightest’: Annual Spokane Scholars banquet highlights region’s top-performing high school seniors

Bloomsday Perennial: For John Day, ‘It’s just the camaraderie’ that keeps him coming back

Premera and MultiCare at odds in contract renewal: Spokane patients may lose coverage if deal not reached by June 1

Houston, we have a sleep problem: WSU melatonin test will help astronauts slumber in space

Read all of today’s stories

Business

Wall Street falls as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism

Wall Street falls as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism

Sports

Keith Brown, Carsten Reynolds pick off passes as WSU LBs enjoy their best day of spring practice

Keith Brown, Carsten Reynolds pick off passes as WSU LBs enjoy their best day of spring practice

Pacific Northwest

'Friendly neighborhood firefighters' help kids scale new heights in downtown Spokane

‘Friendly neighborhood firefighters’ help kids scale new heights in downtown Spokane

Sponsored

As winter approaches, Spokane-area homeowners are getting smart about energy costs

As winter approaches, Spokane-area homeowners are getting smart about energy costs

Morning Review Podcast

The Morning Review

The Morning Review podcast is your first look at the headlines in today’s paper. All the news, weather and sports you need to start your day.

Photo Galleries

The Spokesman-Review's award-winning photojournalists have been covering the Inland Northwest since 1894.

View all:

Nation/World

Annual flu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military, Hegseth says

Annual flu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military, Hegseth says

Education

'The best and brightest': Annual Spokane Scholars banquet highlights region's top-performing high school seniors

‘The best and brightest’: Annual Spokane Scholars banquet highlights region’s top-performing high school seniors

A&E

The Osmonds’ Alan Osmond dead at 76 following lengthy MS battle

The Osmonds’ Alan Osmond dead at 76 following lengthy MS battle

Explore:

Government

'Big Beautiful Bill' boosts tax refunds, but tariffs and Iran war mute its impact

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ boosts tax refunds, but tariffs and Iran war mute its impact

Transportation

Spokane Transit Authority waffles on tax renewal vote amid whispers of opposition campaign

Spokane Transit Authority waffles on tax renewal vote amid whispers of opposition campaign

Outdoors

Idaho Fish and Game urging salmon anglers to go digital

Idaho Fish and Game urging salmon anglers to go digital

Weather

Rare Tornado Reported Near Fresno as Storm Moves Through California

Life

Coffee with a cause: These particular beans help raise money for Communities in Schools of Northeast Washington

Coffee with a cause: These particular beans help raise money for Communities in Schools of Northeast Washington

Public Safety

Spokane County announces new ALERT Spokane system after debilitating cyberattack last year

Spokane County announces new ALERT Spokane system after debilitating cyberattack last year

Science & Tech

Houston, we have a sleep problem: WSU melatonin test will help astronauts slumber in space

Houston, we have a sleep problem: WSU melatonin test will help astronauts slumber in space

Northwest Passages Book Club

It's a 'follow-up,' not a sequel: Author Eileen Garvin returns for Northwest Passages on novel 'Bumblebee Season'

Most Recent Story:

It’s a ‘follow-up,’ not a sequel: Author Eileen Garvin returns for Northwest Passages on novel ‘Bumblebee Season’

Puzzles and Games

Columnists

This day in history: Man accused of kidnapping, killing girl delivering Spokesman-Review arrested. Curbside gas pump ordered removed

This day in history: Man accused of kidnapping, killing girl delivering Spokesman-Review arrested. Curbside gas pump ordered removed

Long Reads

Today’s Front Page

Today's Frontpage