More than 60,000 people flee the Spokane area as complex fires overrun 600 structures

3 September 2026, 8:20 am

A fast-moving cluster of wildfires on the outskirts of Spokane forced one of the largest evacuations in recent Washington history during the first week of August 2026, emptying rural subdivisions, ...... Read More »

Environmental advocates rally for change to river flow as Spokane River runs dry for second consecutive year

3 September 2026, 6:27 am

For the second year in a row, a stretch of the Spokane River has run completely dry, prompting environmental advocates to take action.... Read More »

Geologists weigh prospect of mudslides after Spokane fires

3 September 2026, 12:26 am

Geologists have descended into Spokane this month following the catastrophic Spokane Complex fires to assess the likelihood of mudslides.... Read More »

Thorpe parcel in Spokane considered for new public park in $30M budget request

2 September 2026, 4:35 pm

A 199-acre parcel within Spokane city limits could soon become a public park after the Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved it as part of a priority list for ...... Read More »

Spokane prosecutor's office determines 8 members of law enforcement were justified in previous deadly shootings

2 September 2026, 3:02 pm

The Spokane County Prosecutor's Office cleared eight members of law enforcement in two shootings from 2024 and 2025, the office announced in a report Wednesday. The prosecutor's office ...... Read More »

Dust advisory active for Lincoln and Spokane counties Wednesday evening

2 September 2026, 8:06 am

The NWS Spokane WA released a dust advisory at 7:03 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Lincoln and Spokane counties.... Read More »

How Spokane's Thorpe parcel could transform into a public park

2 September 2026, 5:21 am

The Washington State Board of Natural Resources plans to seek $30 million in legislative funding to conserve six parcels, including the Thorpe parcel in Spokane.... Read More »

Washington state employees stage walkouts in Spokane, statewide over contract negotiations

31 August 2026, 12:49 pm

State employees walked out at more than 100 worksites across the state, calling for higher wages, better contracts and additional staffing.... Read More »

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

6 August 2026, 11:05 am

A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for ...... Read More »

Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington, destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced"

3 August 2026, 3:19 am

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced." ...... Read More »

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