Crime
Spokane Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Downtown Drug Dealing
Thomas Michael Hanahan, known as "Big Mike", distributed meth and fentanyl in a "de facto open-air drug market" near the House of Charity.
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
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
Gonzaga Bulldogs Dominate Oregon State Beavers in Rivalry Matchup
Zags and Beavers now tied for top of West Coast Conference standings
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
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'.
