Emily White

Current Position: county reporter

Emily White joined The Spokesman-Review in July 2025 4 as the County Reporter covering surrounding counties including the city of Spokane Valley. Emily previously was a news reporter at both the Idaho Press and Boise Weekly. Prior to that, she was the lifestyles content manager and reporter at the Utah Statesman. A graduate of Utah State University, Emily earned degrees in Print Journalism and English.

Email: emilyw@spokesman.com
Phone: (509) 459-5444

Most Recent Stories

News > Local Government

Spokane County election turnout nearing 40%

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

On Election Day, a long line of cars full of people waiting to slip their ballots into the library’s white ballot box stretched from the South Hill Library through the parking lot and onto the street, blocking the library entrance.

News > Local Government

Incumbents sweep: Spokane Valley City Council election results

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 4, 2025

Spokane Valley residents gave all three incumbents new terms on the city council on Tuesday.

News > Weather

It’s raining, it’s pouring: Spokane will see off and on showers this week

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 3, 2025

It’s “bring your raincoat to work” week – at least, it should be, according to the National Weather Service in Spokane.

News > Washington

Where and how to vote before or on Election Day in Spokane County

Sun., Nov. 2, 2025

As Election Day approaches, Spokane County Elections Manager Mike McLaughlin is encouraging people to slip their sealed ballots into white ballot boxes that sit outside of local libraries and government buildings rather than mailing them in.

Is Spokane Valley City Council defunding the police? County Sheriff, police chief refute Merkel’s claim

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 31, 2025

Spokane Valley City Councilman Al Merkel is accusing his fellow councilmembers of trying to defund the city’s police department. Law enforcement leaders disagree.

A&E > Stage

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre cancels 2026 season

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 4, 2025

The Spokane Valley Summer Theatre is canceling its 2026 season after its planned show dates could not be guaranteed by the Central Valley School District, which provides the venues for the productions.

News > Local Government

‘Come and get me’: Higgins, Merkel have verbal altercation during Spokane Valley City Council meeting

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 31, 2025

Spokane Valley City Council meetings are usually fairly eventful amid tensions between Councilman Al Merkel and the other council members, but on TuesdayOct. 28, everything came to a head for Councilman Rod Higgins.

News > Local Government

Spokane City Council candidates Zappone, Savage debate homelessness

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 30, 2025

In Spokane, homelessness has been on local streets and minds for years, and either Spokane City Council incumbent Zack Zappone or newcomer Christopher Savage will be elected to help address the problem.

News > WA Government

Acting chair of Spokane County Democrats charged with DUI

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 29, 2025

The acting chair of the Spokane County Democratic Party is facing a driving under the influence charge after he was arrested in early September, and now is being accused of violating a court order by continuing to use alcohol.