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News >  Local government

Politicians in the Northwest respond on social media to Trump assassination attempt

UPDATED: Sat., July 13, 2024

Many politicians vocalized their sympathies and concerns for former President Donald Trump after he was shot in the ear on Saturday.

Sports >  Outdoors

Sunrise skydive session kicks off first World Skydiving Day, fundraiser for mental health organization

UPDATED: Sat., July 13, 2024

Early morning hours did not stop dozens of people from falling 13,000 feet from the sky at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour this weekend.

News >  Sci/Tech

Third FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug can give patients more time with family

Sat., July 13, 2024

Alzheimer’s patients can temporarily lessen their symptoms with a recent FDA-approved drug that removes amyloid, or protein, plaques in the brain.

News >  Higher education

University of Idaho faculty win chance to conduct research and teach abroad through Fulbright Awards

Sat., July 13, 2024

Four University of Idaho faculty members will be going abroad to conduct research after receiving Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards for the next academic year.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

‘Pack the jacket first’: Local river buff shares lifesaving tips after two harrowing summer encounters

UPDATED: Thu., July 11, 2024

Dave Jackson floats the Spokane River at least once a day, usually without encountering very many people. But about two weeks ago, he had to call 911 for the first time in his 10 years on the water.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane Valley deputy runs into flames to save residents of home on fire

Thu., July 11, 2024

Joseph Cross woke up around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday to the piercing sound of his smoke alarm. When he walked out of his bedroom, his living room was full of smoke and his porch was in flames.

News >  Transportation

Getting There: How to keep vehicle, yourself safe when traveling in high temperatures

Mon., July 8, 2024

Temperatures in cars can rise by 20 degrees in 10 minutes when sitting in the triple-digit heat expected to hit the Spokane area this week.

News >  Weather

End of heat wave next week will still see scorching temperatures with ‘very high’ overnight lows

Sat., July 6, 2024

Temperatures are forecast to rise and fall next week in the Spokane area, but even the low temperatures on the coolest days are expected to still be high.

A&E >  Entertainment

Rides and ring tosses at Riverfront Park for five-day carnival this week

Thu., July 4, 2024

Riverfront Park is taken over by rides, games and fried food as a five-day family-friendly carnival opens for the fourth year in a row.

A&E >  Art

Smithsonian award-winner, other favorite Spokane artists featured in First Friday this week

Thu., July 4, 2024

Spokane-native Jeff Olson left town for Seattle but still comes back to the city he was born and raised in to participate in First Friday, a monthly event featuring artists, musicians, restaurants and other creative aspects around Spokane.

A&E >  Dining

Daily Grind regular customers love variety of food, coffee at local business

UPDATED: Wed., July 3, 2024

A young girl walks into the Daily Grind on the second floor of the Paulsen Center, grabbing an M&M cookie and ordering a breakfast burrito.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Pullman resident arrested after parking lot fight; 22-year-old airlifted to Spokane for injury treatment

UPDATED: Wed., July 3, 2024

A 22-year-old Moscow, Idaho, resident was airlifted to Spokane on Monday for treatment of injuries suffered in a knife fight.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Flames, fireworks and future emergencies can be navigated in new app

Tue., July 2, 2024

With summer weather and the Fourth of July holiday on the horizon, a new 911 app helps provide easier access to resources and emergency services.

News >  Idaho

Getting There: Pedal Pub tours coming to Coeur d’Alene, with family friendly and 21+ options available

UPDATED: Fri., July 5, 2024

Gary Cooper is one step closer to his goal of adding a Pedal Pub option to his Coeur d'Alene tour company after the city council unanimously approved his proposal at their June 18 meeting.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Burn restrictions start in Spokane County next week despite rainy weather

UPDATED: Mon., July 1, 2024

Recreational fires are not allowed under this year's restrictions, including outdoor fires without chimneys such as those in fire pits or campfires that use chopped wood and charcoal, according to a Spokane County Fire Department news release. Open burning is not allowed under the restrictions, including burning fields and yard waste. 

News >  Transportation

New link under Monroe Street Bridge connects South Gorge, Centennial trails

Wed., June 26, 2024

A 3-mile loop along the Centennial Trail is open for runners, walkers and community members looking for easier access to the other side of Monroe Street.

News >  Transportation

Boat owners have until Sunday to renew registration

UPDATED: Wed., June 26, 2024

People looking forward to hot days on local lakes and rivers need to register their boats by Sunday before they expire.

News >  Local government

Designated pickleball courts the ‘guinea pig’ for future sport court renovations

UPDATED: Wed., June 26, 2024

Pickleball players don’t have to use a tennis court to play Washington’s official sport in Corbin Park after two designated pickleball courts opened following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

House destroyed and another damaged from fire in Peaceful Valley

UPDATED: Mon., June 24, 2024

A home was destroyed and a second one damaged by a fire Monday morning in the Peaceful Valley Neighborhood west of downtown Spokane .