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Flood and landslide warning issued for parts of Inland Northwest

Wed., March 9, 2016

Heavy rain through Thursday could trigger flooding and landslides across portions of the Inland Northwest.

News >  Voices

A change in Habitat: Store moving to a new location on East Trent

Wed., March 9, 2016

The Habitat for Humanity Store, now located in the Spokane Industrial Park in Spokane Valley, is moving back to Spokane at a new location at 1805 E. Trent Ave.

News >  Voices

Finch Elementary lands spot on historic register

Wed., March 9, 2016

Finch Elementary School was voted onto the Spokane Register of Historic Places on Monday by the City Council.

News >  Voices

Manito Park and Boulevard are now listed on national historic register

Wed., March 9, 2016

Manito Park and Boulevard are now officially part of the National Register of Historic Places

News >  Spokane

I-90 improvements to Lookout Pass continue this year

Mon., March 7, 2016

A $28.8 million project to repave and improve I-90 from Mullan to Lookout Pass continues this year.

News >  Spokane

Spokane’s Sikh Temple vandalized, holy book desecrated

UPDATED: Thu., March 3, 2016

A naked man was arrested early Thursday inside the Sikh Temple of Spokane on charges of vandalizing the temple.

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Storms to bring rain, wind and upper mountain snow

Wed., March 2, 2016

A series of storms will bring rain, wind and upper mountain snow through the weekend.

News >  Voices

EWU students design signs for STA bus rider education

Wed., March 2, 2016

To complete their degrees, 26 Eastern Washington University students designed signs aimed at getting bus riders to follow Spokane transit rules of behavior.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Barker Road bridge over rail line could be funded

Mon., Feb. 29, 2016

A new federal grant program to enhance freight mobility could result in funding for a bridge crossing on Barker Road at the BNSF Railway mainline.

News >  Spokane

Riverfront Park bridge, carrousel and ice-skating projects move forward

Sun., Feb. 28, 2016

Changes to Riverfront Park are coming soon to Howard Street Bridge and the meadow next to City Hall

News >  Voices

Historic substation to be demolished on West Plains

Wed., Feb. 24, 2016

The historic brick Jamieson substation building is going to be demolished by Spokane International Airport to make room for growth at the airport

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Sunny through Friday, then rain on Saturday

Wed., Feb. 24, 2016

Two more sunny days are in store before the rain arrives

News >  Spokane

Nancy McLaughlin chosen as new Spokane County commissioner

Mon., Feb. 22, 2016

Former Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin was chosen Monday to replace outgoing Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: STA considers 50-cent hike in bus fare

Mon., Feb. 22, 2016

Spokane Transit Authority officials are proposing a 33 percent increase in bus fares starting in 2017.

News >  Weather

Weekend weather: Pacific storms bring windy and cooler conditions

Wed., Feb. 17, 2016

A series of Pacific storms is lined up and headed toward the Inland Northwest over the next several days while temperatures cool down enough to lower mountain snow levels and stop a fast runoff from melting of snow on the lower mountain slopes.

News >  Voices

DNR property added to Dishman Hills Conservation Area

Wed., Feb. 17, 2016

Spokane County commissioners are going to take over ownership of 160 acres of state-owned land and combine it with existing parcels of the Dishman Hills Conservation Area.

News >  Voices

Robert Faltermeyer, head of Excelsior, retiring

Wed., Feb. 17, 2016

Robert Faltermeyer, who guided care at Excelsior Youth Center for 34 years, is retiring at the end of February.

News >  Spokane

University District pedestrian bridge to include bus plaza

Mon., Feb. 15, 2016

A new University District Gateway Bridge will include a pedestrian and transit plaza on the south side of the BNSF Railway mainline tracks.

News >  Spokane

Car breakdown leads to career making Arbor Crest wine

Wed., Feb. 10, 2016

Vermont native Chris Farrington’s car broke down 23 years ago during a visit to Spokane. He got a temporary job Arbor Crest Wine Cellars to raise money for repairs and never left. Now, the winery has named a label after him.

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Sunny skies give way to rainy days

Wed., Feb. 10, 2016

The bright sunshine from earlier in the week is going south as the Pacific storm track returns to the Inland Northwest.

News >  Voices

City seeking bids on expansion of Hazel’s Creek stormwater facility

Wed., Feb. 10, 2016

Spokane city engineers are seeking bids for an extension and expansion of the Hazel’s Creek stormwater facility in southeast Spokane.

News >  Spokane

Long Beach, Washington, hit 78 degrees Monday due to high-pressure system

Tue., Feb. 9, 2016

A strong area of high air pressure has brought mild temperatures to the Northwest with some locales seeing highs in the lower 70s.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: New traffic website unveiled

Mon., Feb. 8, 2016

The Spokane Regional Traffic Management Center has unveiled a new and easier-to-use website at

News >  Features

Old House workshop to reveal preservation techniques

Sat., Feb. 6, 2016

The 2016 Old House Workshop at Hutton Elementary School on Tuesday, and Feb. 16 and 23 will focus on a series of restoration projects at small houses in the region.

Sports >  Outdoors

Mountain snowpack continues to deepen

Wed., Feb. 3, 2016

Late week storms could help mountain snowpack; dry spell likely starting this weekend