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38-year-old Lind man dies in Adams County plane crash Saturday evening

UPDATED: Sun., July 3, 2022

A 38-year-old pilot died Saturday in a plane crash just outside of Lind, the second small aircraft crash to take place in the region over the weekend.

News >  Family

Fireworks, parades, picnics and more: Where to celebrate Independence Day in the Inland Northwest

Fri., July 1, 2022

Many cities and towns across the Inland Northwest will return to traditional firework and parade celebrations for the Fourth of July this weekend and on Monday following pandemic-related restrictions. 

News >  Washington

Expect summer travel delays from two Whitman County construction projects

Thu., June 30, 2022

Travelers driving between Southeast Washington and Spokane should expect delays this summer, regardless of the route they take.

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First Fourth of July in Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., June 30, 2022

Spokane’s Fourth of July celebration this year will attract thousands to Riverfront Park. But it won’t attract 100% of the city’s residents like the first official celebration did in 1876.

News >  Pacific NW

Sheriff: Keep weed out of Kootenai County over July 4 holiday

UPDATED: Tue., June 28, 2022

With the Fourth of July weekend coming up, the Kootenai County sheriff has a message for visitors from across the state line in Washington: leave your marijuana at home.

Monday? More like Sun-day.

UPDATED: Mon., June 27, 2022

Temperatures soared into the mid-90s on Monday, briefly dialing up the summer heat before a topsy-turvy weather trend takes hold across the Inland Northwest this week.

News >  Spokane

‘It’s great for Spokane’: Hoopfest 2022 crowns winners as weekend comes to a close

UPDATED: Sun., June 26, 2022

The sun beat down as Hoopfest winners collected their prizes Sunday afternoon at the far end of Riverfront Park.

News >  Pacific NW

Police: One officer shot, seriously injured after reports of multiple drive-by shootings in northeast Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., July 11, 2022

Two suspects are in custody in connection to reports of multiple drive-by shootings in northeast Spokane, including one that left a Spokane police officer seriously injured, according to the Spokane Police Department. 

News >  Crime/Public Safety

‘Hope is not a strategy’: First responders train for mass-casualty event at Spokane International Airport

UPDATED: Wed., June 22, 2022

On Wednesday morning, pretend passengers aboard a decommissioned 727 stumbled onto the tarmac at Spokane International Airport as more than a dozen emergency vehicles responded.

News >  Spokane

Spokane reaches 80 degrees for the first time this year

UPDATED: Wed., June 22, 2022

The temperature in Spokane hit 80 degrees Wednesday afternoon for the first time this year – tying the record for the latest 80-degree day since records were first recorded in 1881.

News >  Spokane

‘As a people, we have struggled’: Multiple congregations join at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center for Juneteenth celebration Sunday

UPDATED: Mon., July 11, 2022

A joint effort between the Spokane Ministers Fellowship and the Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition, the service was one of many Juneteenth events that took place in Spokane over the weekend. It was moved from Liberty Park to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center due to inclement weather.

A&E >  Music

Retired doctor hauls his piano to Spokane streets to raise money for food bank, making his performance debut at 20th annual Street Music Week

UPDATED: Wed., June 15, 2022

Dr. Gary Cantlon made his public debut on the piano Wednesday afternoon – in the back of a pickup along Spokane Falls Boulevard.

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‘I’ve waited for this day for so long’: New Citizens celebrate naturalization at Avista Stadium ceremony

UPDATED: Tue., June 14, 2022

Twenty individuals became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony Tuesday evening in true American fashion– at a baseball game.

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Across from Manito Park, a Spokane resident salutes many nations with rotation of flags

UPDATED: Mon., July 11, 2022

Spokane resident Tomás Lynch has a lot of flags representing a lot of countries, and each day he flies one on his front porch across from Manito Park.

A&E >  Music

Street Music Week returns and passes milestone donation mark for food bank

UPDATED: Wed., July 13, 2022

Main Street in downtown Spokane turned into a bustling busking corridor Monday afternoon as Street Music Week returned for its 20th year.

News >  Education

‘She worked so hard to get here’: Rogers High School graduates celebrate at the Podium on Sunday

UPDATED: Mon., July 11, 2022

This weekend marks the first time a graduation ceremony was held at the indoor sports arena, starting with North Central High School’s commencement on Saturday, and finishing with Ferris High School’s commencement on Sunday evening.

News >  WA Government

Inslee-Murray report on cost of breaching Snake River dams could signify a shift in decades of debate

UPDATED: Fri., June 10, 2022

After three decades of debate over whether the lower Snake River dams should be breached to help dwindling salmon populations, advocates and political leaders on both sides believe the conversation has hit a turning point.

News >  WA Government

Murray-Inslee Snake River report says breaching dams would cost $10 billion to $27 billion

UPDATED: Thu., June 9, 2022

Breaching the four dams on the lower Snake River to prevent the extinction of native salmon, and replacing the benefits the dams provide such as hydropower and barging, could cost between $10.3 billion and $27.2 billion, according to a draft report released Thursday by Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray.

News >  Health

Novavax, the non-mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 that had a clinical trial in Spokane, has cleared a major FDA hurdle for use

Thu., June 9, 2022

A highly anticipated traditional vaccine to fight COVID-19 has experts hoping it will be an attractive option for people hesitant of getting the shot from a brand that uses mRNA technology.

News >  Business

Pullman grocery staple and ‘everything store’ Dissmore’s IGA acquired by Rosauers

Wed., June 8, 2022

PULLMAN – Tyler Klarstrom loves his job.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Businesses along Thor and Freya feel the construction woes as city says rebuild is on schedule

UPDATED: Mon., June 6, 2022

The reconstruction of the two east Spokane roads are part of Spokane’s $101 million 2022 construction season, which includes resurfacing sections of West Riverside Avenue, improvements to the Hatch Road Bridge and the construction of a new 3.6 million-gallon water reservoir at the airport.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane gets soaked again

UPDATED: Mon., July 11, 2022

A downpour Sunday afternoon brought hail and soaking rains to many parts of the Spokane area Sunday evening.

News >  WA Government

Cantwell visits Spokane National Weather Service office to push for firefighting legislation

UPDATED: Wed., June 1, 2022

Sen. Maria Cantwell visited the National Weather Service’s Spokane office on Wednesday to discuss legislation that would give the organization more funding for their efforts in fighting and tracking wildfires.

News >  Local Government

Most splash pads now open in Spokane for the summer

UPDATED: Wed., June 1, 2022

Most splash pads in the city are open, just in time for the warm weather forecast for Spokane over the next few days.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Girl attacked by cougar released from ICU; animal tests negative for rabies

UPDATED: Tue., May 31, 2022

A 9-year-old girl attacked by a cougar while attending a summer camp in Stevens County has been released from the ICU, according to a news release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on Tuesday.