2-car crash blocks I-90 west off ramp to US 195 in Spokane

12 June 2026, 4:10 pm

A collision involving two cars fully blocked the off ramp from westbound Interstate 90 to U.S. 195 on Friday evening, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).... Read More »

Two car injury collision blocking westbound I-90 off-ramp in Spokane

12 June 2026, 4:02 pm

The off-ramp from westbound I-90 to U.S. 195 near milepost 279 is currently blocked by a fallen luminaire, WSDOT is currently on the scene.... Read More »

Spokane Pride Festival brings thousands to Riverfront Park

12 June 2026, 12:15 pm

SPOKANE — Spokane Pride Festival kicked off Friday at Riverfront Park with entertainment, vendors and a kickoff party. The event continues Saturday with a parade at noon. Organizers expect 50,000 ...... Read More »

Spokane weighs moratorium amid talks over potential data center

11 June 2026, 9:30 am

The Spokane City Council proposed an immediate one-year moratorium on data centers on Wednesday as Avista Utilities negotiates with a company seeking to build one in the region. In an email to The ...... Read More »

Spokane city councilmembers introduce ordinance to impose data center moratorium

10 June 2026, 11:54 am

Citing environmental concerns and urging regulatory frameworks, the moratorium comes as Avista confirms it is considering a data center development.... Read More »

Body pulled from Spokane River near Spokane Falls

8 June 2026, 12:15 pm

SPOKANE, Wash. — Rescue crews searched the Spokane River near the Washington Water Power Building this afternoon and pulled one person from the water. Dive teams used kayaks to reach the individual.... Read More »

Spokane woman dies in head-on collision in Spokane Valley on Saturday

8 June 2026, 4:41 am

A 35-year-old Spokane woman died in a car crash Saturday evening in Spokane Valley . Jessica Guilford died in the hospital after the collision, according to a news memo from Washington State Patrol.... Read More »

Bay Area native found guilty of conspiracy in Spokane anti-ICE demonstration. Some see it as a dangerous precedent

8 June 2026, 3:03 am

Petaluma native Bajun Mavalwalla and two co-defendants were found guilty last month of conspiring to impede or injure federal immigration officers. Each faces up to six years in prison. Here’s why ...... Read More »

Why Retirees Are Flocking to Spokane for Affordable Living and Natural Beauty

29 May 2026, 3:05 pm

Spokane offers forests, lakes, and parks where you can enjoy the outdoors, as well as a very walkable downtown, all for a cost of living below the national average.... Read More »

The 12 big questions facing Spokane and Washington state leaders in 2026

2 January 2026, 9:13 pm

Yeah, there’s a lot happening in the federal government. But let’s not lose site of the big policy dilemmas facing our local and state leaders as we start 2026. Here are a dozen questions our ...... Read More »

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