Washington Seeks Foster Youth for Mariners First Pitch
DCYF accepting nominations for annual 'We Are Family Day' event on May 3
Kam and O'Shea Celebrate Olympic Gold in Team Figure Skating
Comcast Expands High-Speed Internet in Spokane County
Lifestyle
Spokane rental property owners face new eviction rules
City leaders aim to curb post-pandemic eviction spikes, but some small property owners worry about costs and vacant units

Spokane Launches First-Ever Youth Poet Laureate Program
Teens ages 14-17 can apply to become the city's cultural ambassador through poetry
Fairchild Skyfest Returns for 2026 Summer Event
The popular air show festival is set to take flight again in June.
Sports
Wild deals Victoria 2-0 loss on Friday behind Tvrznik shutout
Wenatchee goaltender Tobias Tvrznik records 32 saves in the victory over the Royals

Breezy Johnson wins Olympic downhill gold, first American woman since Lindsey Vonn
Johnson's victory marks the second time a U.S. woman has claimed the top spot in the downhill event.
Spokane Fans Form Giant '12' to Support Seahawks
Hundreds of fans gather at Spokane Indians' field to show solidarity ahead of Super Bowl
Crime
Spokane DV Suspect Desperately Tries Fleeing Deputies In Frigid Spokane River
Man arrested after trying to escape law enforcement by wading into the river

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
Business
Comcast Expands Network in Spokane County
Brings high-speed internet to over 2,200 homes and businesses in underserved areas

Comcast Expands High-Speed Internet to Underserved Areas of Spokane County
Network expansions bring reliable, high-speed broadband to over 2,200 homes and businesses in Chattaroy, Four Lakes, and Medical Lake.
Purina Avoids Lawsuit Over Alleged Spokane River Pollution
Environmental group drops Clean Water Act case against Purina's Washington facility.
Finance
Avista Corp. Increases Common Stock Dividend
Board raises quarterly dividend by 5% for 24th consecutive year.

Key Tronic Corporation Reports Q2 2026 Earnings
Company executives discuss financial results and outlook for the electronics manufacturing services provider
Head to Head Review: Avista vs. Eversource Energy
Comparing the utilities companies on key metrics to determine the superior investment