Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Spokane Region
Frigid temperatures and low visibility expected to impact Friday commute
Gonzaga Bulldogs Dominate Oregon State Beavers in Rivalry Matchup
Spokane Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Downtown Drug Dealing
Lifestyle
Fairchild Skyfest Returns for 2026 Summer Event
The popular air show festival is set to take flight again in June.

Spokane school chief leads 200-plus citywide projects
Superintendent Adam Swinyard champions Together Spokane initiative to improve schools and parks
Spokane Housing Authority awarded $7M for affordable housing project
The funding will help build Chalice Place, an 85-unit affordable housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities in northwest Spokane.
Sports
Spokane Chiefs cruise to 7-2 win over second-place Penticton
Sam Oremba scores twice as Chiefs take down Western Conference rival

Northern Quest Gears Up for Busy Super Bowl Sports Betting Weekend
Inland Northwest casino sees surge in bets as Seahawks head to Super Bowl LX
Filipina Athlete Sets New Philippine Indoor 800m Record
Bernalyn Bejoy claims gold medal at Inland NW Invitational in Spokane, Washington
Crime
Spokane Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Meth, Fentanyl Distribution
Timothy Michael Hanahan received 84 months in prison for selling drugs near a downtown Spokane charity

Spokane's New AI Assistant Streamlines Crime Check Calls
Automated system aims to keep 911 free for emergencies while handling routine reports
Spokane Police Arrest 5 Juveniles in Abduction and Assault of Teen
Phone video evidence leads to charges including kidnapping, assault, and robbery
Business
Purina Avoids Lawsuit Over Alleged Spokane River Pollution
Environmental group drops Clean Water Act case against Purina's Washington facility.

Potlatch Stockholders Approve Rayonier Merger, Reject Executive Pay
Potlatch held a virtual special meeting to vote on proposals related to its previously announced merger with Rayonier Inc.
Broad River Retail Aims for $500M in Sales by 2030
The Top 100 retailer plans to expand nationally from its Carolinas and Georgia base, with a focus on 'durable scalability'.