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News >  Spokane

Snow, colder temps in forecast for next week

Fri., Nov. 20, 2015

As if the cold nights and brisk days weren’t enough of a weather challenge for those without power, there is now a good chance that the Inland Northwest will see light to moderate snowfall starting Monday night.

News >  Spokane

Cold nights, sunny days arrive on heels of massive windstorm

Thu., Nov. 19, 2015

Cold air is heading into the Inland Northwest even as thousands of residents cope with life without electrical power and heat.

News >  Spokane

Four factors combined to make windstorm so strong

Wed., Nov. 18, 2015

Tuesday’s storm brought together several weather factors that favor high winds

Sports >  Outdoors

Cold weather is on the way

Wed., Nov. 18, 2015

A storm moving into Oregon on Thursday is setting up a dry northerly flow that will allow nighttime temperatures to plummet this weekend.

News >  Spokane

Governments, schools, business announce early closings because of storm

Tue., Nov. 17, 2015

Schools, libraries, credit union branches and offices close early

News >  Idaho

Authorities call for workers, school kids to go home early to avoid high wind risks

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 17, 2015

High winds could cause widespread power outages on Tuesday as a powerful Pacific storm moves over the Inland Northwest. Authorities called on employers and school officials to let employees and students go home early for safety reasons.

News >  Voices

Owners of Knickerbocker Apartments honored for preservation work

Wed., Nov. 11, 2015

Eric and Mary Braden

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Spokane street work wrapping up for season

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 8, 2015

Work on Monroe and Lincoln downtown and on Ray Street south of 17th Avenue will finish up this week.

News >  Idaho

Light snow reaches Inland NW

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 5, 2015

Light snow has been falling at some spots in the Inland Northwest on Thursday.

News >  Voices

Manito Park, boulevard gain historic designation

Wed., Nov. 4, 2015

Manito Park has been approved for the Washington Heritage Register.

News >  Spokane

Freeze expected tonight in Inland NW

Tue., Nov. 3, 2015

The National Weather Service is predicting lows tonight in the upper 20s, which sets the stage for the first hard frost of the fall season in Spokane

News >  Spokane

U.S. Highway 195 rebuild finishes up

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 1, 2015

Work to repair the concrete pavement panels on U.S. Highway 195 in the Spokane area is finishing up and drivers can return to their normal speed limit in the construction zone.

News >  Spokane

Civic leader Harriet Fix dies at 89

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 28, 2015

Harriet Fix, who led numerous civic causes and participated in her family’s charitable foundation, died on Tuesday.

Sports >  Outdoors

Weekend weather: Subtropical moisture due to arrive

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 28, 2015

A good shot of subtropical moisture is forecast for the weekend in the Inland NW

News >  Spokane

Group commemorates house fire deaths 20 years ago; calls for fire safety

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 28, 2015

A house fire 20 years ago claimed the lives of four children, and a small group gathered at the site Wednesday to remember the loss.

News >  Voices

Hutton Elementary voted onto Spokane historic register

Wed., Oct. 28, 2015

Hutton Elementary School has been voted onto Spokane historic register by the City Council.

News >  Voices

Neighbors plan 2016 celebration for Coeur d’Alene Park

Wed., Oct. 28, 2015

Friends of Coeur d’Alene Park holds fundraiser to plan for 125th anniversary celebration of the park in 2016

News >  Voices

Second Harvest opens new teaching kitchen

Wed., Oct. 28, 2015

Second Harvest is now working with the public to teach cooking and nutrition to food bank clients and others.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Drivers can relax as street jobs wrap up

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 25, 2015

Most major street projects in Spokane are completed or nearing completion

News >  Spokane

County wants to close damaged road on Mount Spokane

Wed., Oct. 21, 2015

Deep in the forest on the north side of Mount Spokane is a rugged county road that has become a magnet for people who want to access state park and private timber land. It’s also been a source of trouble.

News >  Voices

Rogers honors six new Walk of Fame members

Wed., Oct. 21, 2015

Six new inductees slated for Rogers High School’s Walk of Fame

News >  Spokane

Genesee Block building’s owner wants to revive its history

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 19, 2015

The Genesee Block building on West Riverside Avenue is one of Spokane’s best used commercial spaces

News >  Spokane

Woldson gift to Gonzaga largest ever for university

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 15, 2015

The late philanthropist Myrtle Woldson left behind three prized waterfront properties in downtown Seattle that she bequeathed to Gonzaga University.

News >  Spokane

Gonzaga University to boost endowment in $250 million capital campaign

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 15, 2015

Gonzaga University President Thayne McCulloh on Thursday announced the public phase of a campaign to raise $250 million for the university to position the institution for the future.

News >  Voices

Garland District seeking design improvements

Wed., Oct. 14, 2015

Garland Business District leaders want to upgrade the area with more public spaces, a redesigned street, wider sidewalks and pedestrian amenities.