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News >  Idaho

Winter storm warning extended again - to 10 p.m.

The National Weather Service this afternoon extended a winter storm warning for Spokane and Coeur d'Alene area and other parts of the Inland Northwest from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight. A blizzard warning in the Palouse was also extended to 7 p.m.
News >  Spokane

Snow, then bitter cold

The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow over the easternmost portion of Washington and North Idaho until nightfall today, with a blizzard warning posted for the Palouse region. As much as 10 to 12 inches of snow could fall in some locations with amounts of 6 to 9 inches considered very likely over the region.
News >  Idaho

Winter storm warning hoisted over region

The National Weather Service this morning has issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow over far Eastern Washington and North Idaho starting tonight through the daylight hours on Wednesday.
News >  Spokane

Spokane could see 10 inches by Wednesday, then cold

Winter – barely seven days old, according to the calendar – is making a powerful return to the region this week. Snow, possibly heavy at times into Wednesday, will be followed by a blast of arctic air from Canada to keep the New Year’s bubbly plenty cold.
News >  Spokane

As gasoline use drops, so does state revenue

The trend toward lower gasoline consumption is like a flashing yellow light in the new 20-year plan from the Washington Transportation Commission. To improve or even maintain mobility in the state, the commission is recommending new ways to raise money beyond the gas tax: wider use of toll charges, a new vehicle excise tax, local tax options and a tax on alternative fuel vehicles.
News >  Spokane

Cyclist dies of injuries from collision

A 32-year-old Spokane bicyclist has died from injuries suffered in a collision last fall at Fourth Avenue and Lincoln Street. Matthew R. Hardie died on Dec. 14 from complications stemming from head injuries sustained in the Oct. 4 collision, according to the Spokane County medical examiner’s office.
News >  Spokane

Cooking fire caused fatal blaze

A cooking fire in a Spokane motor home is what led to the weekend death of a 64-year-old man, Fire Chief Bobby Williams reported on Monday. Major Allen, who was unable to escape the fast-spreading blaze Saturday, was one of three people to die in two dwelling fires over the weekend. The Spokane County medical examiner was working Monday to confirm the identities of the other two persons and causes of death of all three.
News >  Spokane

Old rail cars become fire and rescue training tool

Kootenai County Fire and Rescue in Post Falls is upgrading its training facility with the help of the railroad. On Sunday, a construction contractor and the fire department moved two used and decontaminated tank cars to the department’s training facility at 5271 E. Seltice Way.
News >  Spokane

Winter weather advisory in effect through 10 a.m.

A winter weather advisory was issued on Sunday for 2 to 4 inches of snow in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene areas through mid-morning today. The National Weather Service said the snow was expected to fall throughout Sunday night and taper off after 10 this morning.
News >  Idaho

White Christmas seen as unlikely

The National Weather Service this afternoon said that an abrupt warming in the two days leading up to Christmas could doom the chances of a white ground covering for the holiday.
News >  Idaho

Third child enticing reported in N. Idaho

Post Falls police and school officials are on alert again after a man in a blue van pulled up and frightened two girls who fled safely into a neighbor’s home on Wednesday morning.
News >  Idaho

Weather quiets down until Saturday

The Inland Northwest is going to get a break for the next few days from the unrelenting parade of snow, rain and wind storms during late autumn this year.
News >  Idaho

December thaw melts snow pack at airport

Spokane's snow pack has officially melted. The National Weather Service reported zero snow depth at Spokane International Airport today after 5 inches was reported on Sunday.
News >  Spokane

Getting There: Agencies smooth snow response

The second-guessing over snow removal isn’t confined to Spokane, although officials here said last week they are making changes to their plowing protocol for future storms. City Hall will now make wider use of road graders when needed and will start plowing hilly residential streets earlier during major winter storms.
News >  Idaho

Snow could return Saturday night

Forecasters are now saying that an incoming Pacific storm Saturday night will initially bring snow before warmer air arrives and scours out temperatures at or just below freezing.