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.
Lifestyle
Free Yoga Course for Beginners Offered at Spokane Library
Four-part series covers foundations of Ashtanga yoga over four Saturdays in March.
Spokane Opens New LGBTQIA+ Shelter at North Hill Christian Church
The Aurora Center will provide emergency beds and wraparound services for unhoused community members.
Spokane Schools Weigh Major Bus, Start Time Shifts by 2027
District officials propose sweeping changes to transportation and schedules.
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
Sports
Jaden Ghoreishi leads Mt Spokane one last time; Wildcats beat Edmonds-Woodway 59-30 in fourth-place game
Ghoreishi scores 21 points with 12 rebounds in final high school game before heading to Colorado State
Geno Smith's Seahawks Legacy Endures Despite Uncertain NFL Future
The veteran quarterback kept the Seahawks relevant after Russell Wilson's departure, even if he's not a franchise legend.
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.
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.
