Spokane air quality hits 'hazardous' as smoke blankets the region

17 July 2026, 8:58 am

Air quality in Eastern Washington is climbing to unhealthy levels as smoke from surrounding wildfires blankets the region.... Read More »

Hazardous air quality triggers alert for Spokane through the weekend

17 July 2026, 6:30 am

Wildfires across southeastern Washington are creating dangerous air quality conditions. Spokane County Emergency Management has issued an Air Quality alert through 9 a.m. Sunday and is asking people ...... Read More »

Air quality alert active for Eastern Washington Saturday

16 July 2026, 11:37 pm

An air quality alert was reported by the NWS Spokane WA on Friday at 10:13 a.m. in effect until Saturday at 2 p.m. The alert is for Adams, Lincoln, Spokane and Whitman counties.... Read More »

Smoke settles across Spokane region, leading to unhealthy air alert

16 July 2026, 4:59 pm

Wildfire smoke drifted into the Spokane region overnight into Thursday morning, leading to unhealthy air alerts from monitors set up by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency. The pollutant ...... Read More »

Air quality impacts in Spokane due to North Idaho fire

16 July 2026, 4:58 am

A northerly breeze overnight brought down wildfire smoke from the Turner Hill Fire in Boundary County into parts of Bonner County, Kootenai County, and Spokane County.... Read More »

Just beyond Spokane is Washington's underrated city with local eats, unique shops, and hip college town vibes

16 July 2026, 3:45 am

Here's another charming Pacific Northwest city to add to the bucket list, a quirky spot near Spokane with delicious food and a college-town atmosphere.... Read More »

Red flag warning for Northeast Washington for Thursday - enhanced fire threat

15 July 2026, 12:39 pm

A red flag warning was released by the NWS Spokane WA on Wednesday at 11:21 p.m. valid for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Foothills of Northeast Washington.... Read More »

Spokane eyes $940K public defender grant as county faces lawsuit over caseloads

14 July 2026, 12:00 pm

Spokane County leaders considered accepting nearly $1 million in grant funding for public defense services on Tuesday as they face a lawsuit over the state’s new caseload standards. The Washington ...... Read More »

Hillyard coffee stand sign draws criticism and First Amendment questions in Spokane

14 July 2026, 8:38 am

City officials responded on Tuesday after questions grew over an inflammatory sign displayed outside "2nd Base Espresso" in the Hillyard neighborhood. The sign ...... Read More »

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