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News >  K-12 education

West Valley School District sends $12 million construction levy to November ballots after February countywide bond failure

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 4, 2024

Millwood voters’ November ballots just got longer.

News >  Local business

There’s still time to Find Waldo in Spokane as part of beloved annual business event

UPDATED: Wed., July 24, 2024

Waldo is hiding in some of Spokane’s most popular local businesses, waiting to be spotted.

News >  WA Government

In address to Congress, Netanyahu defends Israel’s conduct in Gaza war as Northwest Democrats call for peace

UPDATED: Thu., July 25, 2024

WASHINGTON – In a speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel forcefully defended his nation’s war against Hamas in response to the Palestinian armed group’s attack last year in which it killed nearly 1,200 people and took hundreds of hostages.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Wildfires burn nearly 10,000 acres on Colville Reservation

UPDATED: Tue., July 23, 2024

Two growing wildfires on the Colville Indian Reservation in Ferry County have led to road closures and evacuation warnings for the town of Keller.

News >  World

Patty Murray will skip Israeli prime minister’s address to Congress, calling for ceasefire in Gaza

UPDATED: Tue., July 23, 2024

WASHINGTON – When Israel’s prime minister delivers a controversial address to Congress on Wednesday, it won’t be with the usual backdrop for such an occasion.

News >  Agriculture

Weird winter weather was the pits for Green Bluff peaches and cherries

UPDATED: Tue., July 23, 2024

Local farms are working hard to counteract the negative effects of last winter's weather on their crops. 

A&E >  Stage

‘The Little Prince’ comes to Spokane Civic Theatre’s summer stage

UPDATED: Tue., July 23, 2024

Eleven performers ages 12-19 are bringing a classic tale about childhood wonder to life at the Spokane Civic Theatre.

News >  WA Government

Nearly all Washington Democrats in Congress endorse Kamala Harris for president

UPDATED: Mon., July 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – In the hours after President Joe Biden on Sunday announced he would end his re-election bid, elected Democrats swiftly coalesced around his vice president. By Monday afternoon, nearly all Washington Democrats holding federal or statewide office had endorsed Kamala Harris as their party’s nominee for president.

News >  Local Government

Spokane County nationally recognized for its Teen Text Line: ‘You’ll get the help you need if it’s within our ability’

UPDATED: Tue., July 23, 2024

Spokane County nationally recognized as a 2024 NACo (National Association of Counties) award winner for "Teen Text Line."

News >  Weather

Sunday among the five hottest days in Spokane history, but temperatures expected to cool

Mon., July 22, 2024

If reaching a hot temperature was an event in the Olympics, Sunday’s high in Spokane would have almost won a spot on the podium.

News >  Transportation

Work to watch for in Spokane this week

Mon., July 22, 2024

Below is a list of street closures and delays in the city of Spokane this week.

News >  WA Government

Ballots are arriving for Washington’s primary elections. Here are the top contenders for governor

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 4, 2024

Ballots dropped Friday for the Aug. 6 state primary elections. This year marks the first incumbent-free contest for governor since Jay Inslee was elected in 2012, barely beating out his Republican opponent Rob McKenna by a 3% margin of the vote.

News >  Local Government

City of Cheney asks voters for EMS levy renewal to maintain staffing

UPDATED: Thu., July 25, 2024

Cheney’s EMS tax, set to expire at the end of the year, is up for renewal on the Aug. 6 ballot.

News >  WA Government

A Clean Slate: Three vying for open House seat in state’s largest legislative district in northeastern Washington

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 26, 2024

Legislative district 7 position 1. analysis of individual candidates. 

News >  Family

At Cannon hill pool, sensory-sensitive kids thrive

UPDATED: Fri., July 19, 2024

At the A.M. Cannon Aquatic Center, the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department pilots a Sensory Sensitivity Swim time and sees an optimistic future for the program. 

News >  Weather

Spokane on track to break new heat record

UPDATED: Fri., July 19, 2024

Spokane is on track to break another weather record as the region’s heat wave continues.

News >  WA Government

Veterans, rancher, lawyer battle for state House seat representing Northeastern Washington

UPDATED: Sat., July 20, 2024

Two military veterans, a lawyer and a rancher are battling for an open state House seat representing northeastern Washington.

News >  Local Government

Spokane County Fire District 4 proposes new tax to fund emergency fire services

UPDATED: Tue., July 23, 2024

Spokane County Fire District 4 is proposing a new levy on the Aug. 6 ballot which would fund fire services in the northern Spokane County district

News >  Weather

Weekend temperatures could tie Spokane’s all-time heat record at 109 degrees

UPDATED: Thu., July 18, 2024

Upcoming weekend will hit 100 degree and higher weather, coming close to matching the hottest recorded temperature in Spokane.

News >  Sci/Tech

Backyard cougar catches attention of Manito residents: ‘I just hope it makes its way home’

UPDATED: Thu., July 18, 2024

On Wednesday at 4:12 a.m., Nicole Reilly’s Ring camera captured an unexpected feline wandering her yard.