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News >  Spokane

Break in weather allows for asphalt paving on big downtown project

Wed., Oct. 19, 2016

Dry and partly sunny weather on Wednesday gave construction workers a chance to lay a substantial amount of asphalt pavement over torn up streets in downtown Spokane

News >  Voices

West Valley HS band, color guard headed to NYC to perform twice

Wed., Oct. 19, 2016

The West Valley High School marching band and color guard are headed to New York City to perform before thousands next month.

News >  Spokane

October already one of rainiest on record in Spokane

Mon., Oct. 17, 2016

October is barely past the halfway point and already Spokane has seen one of the rainiest Octobers on record

News >  Spokane

State sees roundabouts as answer to congestion at Medical Lake interchange

Mon., Oct. 17, 2016

The state is proposing three roundabouts for the Medical Lake interchange on Interstate 90 and two roundabouts at the Geiger Boulevard interchange.

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Wet, windy conditions arrive

Thu., Oct. 13, 2016

Sunny weather is going away for now to be replaced by an extended period of rain and wind.

News >  Spokane

It could be a wild weekend, weatherwise

Wed., Oct. 12, 2016

The strongest storm of the autumn season is expected Thursday and Friday with plenty of rain and gusty winds.

News >  Spokane

Downtown Spokane’s Howard Street skywalk to be moved, redesigned

Tue., Oct. 11, 2016

One of downtown Spokane’s first skywalks is coming down, to be replaced in a different location with something more sleek and modern.

News >  Spokane

Bellevue couple buy Steptoe Butte portion with aim of preservation

Tue., Oct. 11, 2016

Steptoe Butte, one of the most notable landmarks in Eastern Washington, is going to be saved from encroaching development thanks to a Bellevue physician and his wife.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Major roadwork heading into final phases

Mon., Oct. 10, 2016

Major road projects around the Inland Northwest are moving into their final phases while some projects reach completion

News >  Spokane

Washington state road workers compete in ROADeo, where success is measured by inches

Thu., Oct. 6, 2016

Road crew workers from around Washington state competed Thursday in three challenges aboard heavy equipment where success was measured in inches.

Sports >  Outdoors

Wet weather to extend into Saturday

Thu., Oct. 6, 2016

Damp weather expected over the region, especially on Friday, before sunshine returns on Sunday.

News >  Voices

South Hill Jewelers owner closes up shop at age 85

Wed., Oct. 5, 2016

The owner of South Hill Jewelers is closing up shop after more than 37 years

News >  Spokane

Pieces finally in place for Spokane’s University District to become innovation hub

Sun., Oct. 2, 2016

Thirty years of effort have brought all the pieces of the puzzle needed to create a thriving “innovation district” at the east end of downtown Spokane.

News >  Voices

Mead Food Bank still a lifeline after 20 years

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

The Mead Food Bank is marking its 20th year of providing a lifeline to folks in need under a director who was there when it all started

News >  Spokane

City testing new style of rope play set at Manito Park

Tue., Sept. 27, 2016

A new style of playset has captured the imagination of kids in lower Manito Park.

News >  Spokane

Historic Ford Tri-Motor airplane lands in Spokane, will be visible in the skies this weekend

Thu., Sept. 22, 2016

A historic Ford Tri-Motor landed at Felts Field in Spokane, and was taken to a hangar for its 100-hour routine inspection. But it should be out flying on Saturday and Sunday over Spokane.

News >  Weather

Weekend weather: Cloudy and potentially wet arrival of autumn

Thu., Sept. 22, 2016

The autumnal equinox at 7:21 a.m. on Thursday coincides with a mild, cloudy and potentially wet day

News >  Voices

Brain cancer survivor turns to mountain climbing to help recovery

Wed., Sept. 21, 2016

Mike Aufderhar saw a 14,048-foot peak in Colorado and decided to take it on in his recovery from brain cancer.

News >  Spokane

Park ‘N Jet succumbs to lower parking rates at Spokane International Airport

Mon., Sept. 19, 2016

The Park ‘N Jet airport parking lot on Sunset Highway is closing up shop by the end of the month

News >  Spokane

Getting There: ‘Tin Goose’ to fly over Spokane this week

Mon., Sept. 19, 2016

A 1928 Ford Tri-Motor aircraft is coming to Felts Field and will be giving excursion rides over Spokane starting Thursday

News >  Spokane

Rainstorm Saturday to replace summer warmth

Fri., Sept. 16, 2016

A rainstorm due over the Inland Northwest on Saturday will bring to an end the current stretch of summer-like weather.

News >  Spokane

Torn-up Spokane streets blamed for several falls

Thu., Sept. 15, 2016

Spokane City Hall is responding to reports of people falling on torn up streets and sidewalks downtown by bringing in emergency lighting

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Warmer temperatures ahead until late Saturday

Thu., Sept. 15, 2016

A short stretch of summer weather is in store for the Inland Northwest before a weekend storm arrives

News >  Spokane

Spokane couple prepares for disaster; county says others should follow their lead

Thu., Sept. 15, 2016

Spokane couple takes emergency preparedness to heart

News >  Spokane

U-Hi students get a closeup look at consequences of distracted driving

Tue., Sept. 13, 2016

AT&T on Tuesday brought its distracted driving simulator to University High School to show how dangerous it can be to use smart phone behind the wheel.