Northwest Sports Update: Lynden Girls and LC Boys Advance to State Semis, Kraken's Home Streak Ends, Seahawks' Shaheed to Test Free Agency
Lynden Christian girls play Annie Wright tonight with a spot in the 1A semifinals on the line, while the Lynden boys' season comes to an end.
Spokane Man Stranded in Qatar as War with Iran Halts Flights
Spokane Schools Weigh Major Bus, Start Time Shifts by 2027
Weather
Spokane Firefighters Quickly Contain Accidental Kitchen Blaze
No injuries reported after fire at Ferris Garden Court Condominiums

Spokane Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire on Jackson Ave
Crews on scene battling blaze at intersection of Jackson Ave and Adams St
Sudden Heavy Snow Warning as 33,000 People Told Not To Travel: 'Whiteout'
The National Weather Service issued a snow squall warning for parts of Washington state, urging residents to avoid travel due to dangerous conditions.
Sports
Gonzaga-Saint Mary's Rivalry Ends on ESPN
Longtime West Coast Conference foes play final regular season matchup on national TV

Cancer survivor Ethan Hughes sparks Spokane Chiefs 5-2 win over Tri-City
Hughes scored an insurance goal as the Chiefs wore custom pink uniforms for "Hockey Fights Cancer" night
Mt. Spokane's Ghoreishi returns from illness, helps team advance to state quarterfinals
Gonzaga Prep boys also advance with win over Glacier Peak
Lifestyle
Washington Retirement Community Hosts Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony for 8 Elderly Couples
The Touchmark on South Hill Retirement Community in Spokane, Washington celebrated love and commitment on Valentine's Day.

Spokane's Lower Crossing Neighborhood Raises Safety Concerns Over Proposed Development
Residents worry new 12-unit complex will overwhelm narrow streets and limit emergency access
Spokane Residents Raise Concerns Over 20-Year Growth Plan
Environmental groups worry plan could weaken protections for natural areas, wildlife, and tree canopy
Crime
U.S. Marshals Arrest Man on Sex Offense Warrants in Spokane Valley
The 46-year-old was wanted for probation violations and failure to register as a sex offender.

Suspect in Deadly Spokane Stabbing Killed in Police Shooting
Richard Sheppard, 47, was identified as the man shot by police during the investigation.
Wanted Man Arrested on 17 Felony Child Sexual Assault Charges in Spokane Valley
ALPR alert led deputies to the suspect, who was armed and made threats of self-harm before being taken into custody
Politics
Spokane City Council Votes to Move Regular Meetings to Wednesdays
The council also proposes new public testimony rules, sparking debate over access and tradition.

Spokane Bans ICE from City Property, Restricts Detention Centers
New ordinances create 'immigration enforcement free zones' and prohibit private property from being used as detention facilities.
Washington House Budget Proposal Axes Urban Tree Funding
State program that helps communities plant and sustain trees faces elimination under House budget plan.