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News >  Spokane

Bundle up: First snow of the year to descend Friday

Fri., Nov. 3, 2017

Now comes the colder side of autumn, with a series of snowstorms and hard freezes expected into early next week.

News >  Spokane

Park triangle dedicated at 12th Avenue and Rockwood Boulevard

Wed., Nov. 1, 2017

A fourth triangle park on Spokane’s South Hill is now being marked with a new sign by the Spokane parks department and Rockwood Neighborhood.

A&E >  Stage

From a $2,500 start, the restored Fox theater was brought back from the brink

Sun., Oct. 29, 2017

Landmark theater in downtown Spokane is marking 10 years since it reopened after an extensive renovation.

News >  Spokane

Metal sculpture marks spot where old meets new: The historic district Nettleton’s Addition and emerging Kendall Yards neighborhood

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 30, 2017

The fourth sculpture marking an entrance to Nettleton’s Addition and Kendall Yards has been installed.

News >  Spokane

No-Li beer tank centerpiece of new Spokane ‘gateway’

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 13, 2017

A 930-gallon, stainless-steel beer fermentation tank adorned by symbols of Spokane’s industrial past is giving motorists a new welcome into downtown.

News >  Pacific NW

Spokane might be socked with another snowy winter as La Nina forms

Fri., Oct. 13, 2017

The Spokane region better brace for another snowy winter as a weak La Nina develops in the tropical Pacific Ocean.

Sports >  Outdoors

Cold front kicking up winds on Thursday

Wed., Aug. 23, 2017

A cold front crossing the region Thursday is going to kick up winds, drop temperatures by about six degrees and heighten fire danger

News >  Spokane

Garden group to tour new Chief Garry Community Garden

Wed., Aug. 23, 2017

The Spokane Community Gardens organization is going to tour the relatively new Chief Garry Community Garden on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m.

News >  Spokane

Wildfire smoke from Oregon drifting into Spokane

Tue., Aug. 22, 2017

Wildfire smoke returned to the region Tuesday and is expected to hover in the air at upper elevations through Wednesday

News >  Spokane

The eclipse dazzles inside Oregon’s totality

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 21, 2017

MAGONE LAKE, Oregon – On the centerline in the path of Monday’s total solar eclipse, the 2 minutes and 6 seconds of darkness passed far too quickly. The sun disappeared behind the moon, plunging this central Oregon lake and its visitors into a strange twilight at 10:22 a.m.

News >  Spokane

Getting there: Road projects move ahead in Idaho

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 21, 2017

At least three major road projects in North Idaho are going to take their next steps starting this week.

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Totality 2017: Final tips for your Monday eclipse viewing

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 19, 2017

A total solar eclipse is a relatively rare occurrence, especially one that crosses the continental U.S. from coast to coast.

News >  Pacific NW

Weather looks good for eclipse experience

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 18, 2017

High air pressure anchored to the south of the Pacific Northwest will bring dry, sunny conditions for Monday’s solar eclipse

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Nicest stretch of summer in store

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 16, 2017

Some of the nicest weather of the summer is expected through the weekend and will continue for Monday’s arrival of a total solar eclipse

News >  Spokane

Clean air returns under pleasant summer weather

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 14, 2017

After nearly two weeks of hot smoky skies, Spokane saw weather return to more normal conditions on Monday.

News >  Spokane

Roundabout construction underway on U.S. 2 at Airway Heights

Mon., Aug. 14, 2017

A new multilane roundabout is now under construction on U.S. Highway 2 at Airway Heights

News >  Spokane

Get ready for Aug. 21 ‘totality’ solar eclipse

Sun., Aug. 13, 2017

It’s time to make your final preparations for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse

News >  Pacific NW

Campfire ban burns some; okay with others

Sat., Aug. 12, 2017

Emergency bans on campfires in campgrounds across the region have riled some, left others resigned to the need to prevent wildfires

News >  Spokane

Spokane sets heat record for consecutive days with temperatures in 90s

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 11, 2017

As Spokane set a record for a string of days in the 90s on Friday, forecasters were calling for a drop in the heat that will clear out the worst of the smoke

News >  Spokane

Smoky skies persist as fires rage over a wide area

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 8, 2017

Wildfires raging across a wide area of the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia continued to keep skies smoky and polluted

News >  Spokane

Break in poor air quality could come early next week

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 8, 2017

Air quality goes to unhealthy under what’s likely to be a record-breaking heat wave, but a change is on the way for next week.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Patience drivers, road construction continues in Spokane and surrounding areas

Sun., Aug. 6, 2017

A spate of construction projects in Spokane and the surrounding region continues to slow traffic.

News >  Spokane

Air quality worsens, but rivers and lakes are still a draw to beat the heat

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 4, 2017

Air quality worsened on Friday, but the smoky air didn’t stop people from flocking to rivers and lakes.

News >  Spokane

Hot weather won’t let go

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 3, 2017

This summer’s extreme heat is going to continue well into next week along with smoky skies

News >  Spokane

Heat wave persists as Spokane air quality drops

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 3, 2017

Air quality in Spokane deteriorated on Wednesday as wildfire smoke arrived on northerly and easterly winds