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Options for July Fourth fireworks, celebrations abound

Mon., July 4, 2016

Finding a fun place to celebrate Independence Day should be easy.

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Warm temperatures and lots of sun will last through holiday

Wed., June 29, 2016

This week’s hot temperatures are going to ease off, but will remain summer-like through Monday

News >  Spokane

Crowds around moose likely panicked the animal, resulting in injury, officials say

UPDATED: Tue., June 28, 2016

A moose that wandered into a North Spokane neighborhood and was apparently hit by a car will have to be euthanized, wildlife officials say.

News >  Spokane

State seeking input on Trent Avenue bridge replacement

Mon., June 27, 2016

The state transportation department is seeking public input on Wednesday on a replacement of the Trent Avenue bridge over the Spokane River just east of Hamilton Street

News >  Spokane

Housing market heats up in Spokane after years in the doldrums

Sun., June 26, 2016

The housing market in Spokane has heated up after years in the doldrums.

News >  Spokane

Warm summer weather in store for Hoopfest

Thu., June 23, 2016

Summer weather is expected for Hoopfest

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Windy cold front arrives Friday, but weather improves after that

Thu., June 23, 2016

A windy cold front is expected across the Inland Northwest starting late Thursday and Friday, but conditions are likely to settle down and warm back up on Saturday and Sunday

News >  Voices

Citizen advisory committee to provide input on remake of North Monroe

Wed., June 22, 2016

A citizen advisory committee is being appointed to help guide plans for a remake of North Monroe Street from north of Indiana Avenue to the top of the North Hill

News >  Voices

New midstreet parking, planters coming to Spokane’s Main Avenue

Wed., June 22, 2016

A pair of projects this summer on West Main Avenue and Division Street will enhance pedestrian safety, increase on-street parking and add new amenities like planters and seating.

News >  Spokane

Summer solstice arrives Monday afternoon, coincides with full moon

Mon., June 20, 2016

This year’s summer solstice, the official start of summer, arrives at 3:34 p.m. Monday and coincides with a full moon.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Half of drivers OK with using cellphones

Mon., June 20, 2016

Nearly half of drivers in Washington and Oregon think it’s OK to use cellphones behind the wheel

News >  Spokane

Crew pouring concrete for Monroe Street hill

Fri., June 17, 2016

Concrete is being poured on Monroe Street from Fourth to Eight avenues

News >  Spokane

New Monroe Street traffic signal goes live Thursday

Wed., June 15, 2016

A new traffic signal at the north end of the Monroe Street Bridge is being activated Thursday morning

News >  Voices

Army Corps requires city of Spokane to preserve Expo ’74 history in Riverfront Park

Wed., June 15, 2016

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is forcing the Spokane parks department to increase preservation efforts for Expo ’74 sites in Riverfront Park

News >  Weather

Weekend weather: Spring-like weather holds through weekend

Wed., June 15, 2016

Spring-like conditions with showers and mild temperatures should persist through the weekend. Summer is just around the corner.

News >  Spokane

Freezing temperatures possible tonight across Inland Northwest

Tue., June 14, 2016

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a freeze warning for tonight for much of the Inland Northwest for lows in the lower to middle 30s

News >  Spokane

Work starts on Wolf Lodge Interstate 90 interchange

Sun., June 12, 2016

Work starts today on a new interchange at Wolf Lodge Bay on Interstate 90 in North Idaho

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Heat heads east; showers likely for weekend

Thu., June 9, 2016

A low pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska is going to set up over the Inland Northwest through the weekend, bringing cooler temperatures, breezy winds and a likelihood of showers at different times.

News >  Voices

Pub crawl supports history group

Wed., June 8, 2016

The Spokane Preservation Advocates organization is holding its third annual pub crawl and tour of historic buildings on Saturday

News >  Spokane

Severe weather leads to warnings in region

Wed., June 8, 2016

The National Weather Service has issued a series of watches and warnings for a mix of severe weather through this evening

News >  Spokane

Spokane airport undertakes mock crash exercise

Tue., June 7, 2016

Emergency responders are going to practice their skills in a mock airplane crash on Thursday at Spokane International Airport

News >  Spokane

June sizzles under El Nino warming

Mon., June 6, 2016

This month’s heat wave is likely being caused by El Nino, forecasters said Monday

News >  Spokane

Love House captures Craftsman appeal

Wed., June 1, 2016

The Love House, a quintessential Craftsman bungalow on the South Hill, seems to rise from the earth.

News >  Spokane

Roundabouts proposed for U.S. 395 in Deer Park

Mon., May 30, 2016

The state transportation department is proposing two roundabouts to improve safety on U.S. Highway 395 through Deer Park.

News >  Spokane

Vantage bridge lane closure to create delays on eastbound I-90

Thu., May 26, 2016

Interstate 90 through Central Washington could see delays over the Memorial Day holiday, state transportation officials warned.