Heat Wave

Since 1881, when the National Weather Service began observing temperatures in Spokane, the mercury has topped 100 degrees five times in June. If the forecast holds, Spokane will double that number by Wednesday.

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News > Spokane

Tuesday outages expected as Avista implements rolling blackouts to ‘alleviate strain’ during heat wave

UPDATED: Tue., June 29, 2021

Avista implemented “temporary unplanned power outages,” otherwise known as rolling blackouts, on Monday as temperatures reached a record-tying 105 degrees in Spokane and put a “strain on the electric system,” the utility said in a news release.

News > Pacific NW

Catholic Charities opens new cooling centers as temps soar in Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., June 28, 2021

Spokane experienced a high of 105 degrees Monday, tying the record set in 2015 for the hottest June 28 in the city’s history, according to the National Weather Service.

News > Pacific NW

Northwest braces for hottest day of intense heat wave

UPDATED: Mon., June 28, 2021

With an unprecedented and dangerous heat wave gripping the Pacific Northwest, officials in Portland, Oregon, shut down light rail and street cars due to high temperatures, districts halted summer school bus service and people braced for possibly the hottest day of the scorcher.

Monday June 28 Weather Forecast

Mon., June 28, 2021

This dangerous and record-breaking heat wave will continue. Monday’s highs will be in the triple digits again.

News > Idaho

Beating the heat: Ironman competitors tough it out despite 100-degree day

UPDATED: Mon., June 28, 2021

Seasoned competitors said the heat didn't bother them too much — the weather seemed to have a greater impact on spectators.

News > Spokane

Record heat in Spokane on Sunday, as scorching week begins

UPDATED: Mon., June 28, 2021

Temperatures on Sunday reached a record high in Spokane, but that likely won't be the last heat-related milestone to fall.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Brush fire near Lind grows quickly on Sunday afternoon

UPDATED: Sun., June 27, 2021

A fast-moving brush fire grew to an estimated 20,000 acres and closed Highway 21 near Lind in Adams County on Sunday afternoon.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Little Pine Fire 35% contained; Ferry County, Elmer City fires contained

UPDATED: Sat., June 26, 2021

A fire burning Tuesday near Priest River was at 35% containment as of Saturday afternoon, while two blazes in Washington have reached full containment.

News > Local Government

Spokanites, and tourists, find refuge from the ‘unprecedented’ heat at city’s free cooling centers

UPDATED: Sat., June 26, 2021

Tina Gard and Ron Anderson have not seen each other since they graduated from high school in 1984.

News > Spokane

How to keep your pets cool in Spokane’s upcoming heat wave

UPDATED: Fri., June 25, 2021

As much of the west sweats in 100-degree weather, pets and their owners will face their own challenges staying hydrated and cooled.

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Beating the heat wave at Pine River Park
Sun., July 11, 2021