Spokane to expect a chilly, rainy Labor Day; symphony's free outdoor concert could be postponed

6 September 2026, 3:03 pm

A weather system moving through Eastern Washington will bring chilly temperatures and rain showers Monday to the Spokane area. A 50% chance of rain is forecast, and the day will be mostly ...... Read More »

Weather alert in place for Spokane area early Sunday evening - gusts to hit 30 mph

6 September 2026, 6:11 am

A report from the NWS Spokane WA was issued on Sunday at 4:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Spokane area.... 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 »

Wildfires Near Spokane, Washington, Wind Down as Evacuees Begin to Return

9 August 2026, 1:28 pm

Many evacuees among the tens of ⁠thousands ⁠forced to flee a cluster of ⁠wildfires near Spokane, Washington, were allowed back to their homes on Sunday as firefighters ​stepped up efforts to ...... Read More »

Man charged with arson in 1 of 3 wildfires torching Washington’s Spokane area

4 August 2026, 4:08 pm

A man suspected of arson in one of three wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state was formally charged Tuesday, as firefighters race to contain flames before they obliterate more homes.... Read More »

Spokane wildfires expand, force 65,000 from their homes in Washington

4 August 2026, 12:40 am

Three wildfires burning in the Spokane, Washington, area have forced roughly 65,000 people from their homes and destroyed hundreds of buildings.... Read More »

Washington man arrested on arson charge tied to devastating Spokane wildfire

3 August 2026, 8:11 pm

A man was arrested and charged with arson on Monday in connection with the Old Trails Fire in the Spokane area in Washington state, police said.... Read More »

Man accused of arson in the biggest of 3 major fires in Spokane, Washington

3 August 2026, 5:08 pm

Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested late Monday afternoon in connection with the Old Trails Fire, the Spokane County sheriff said.... Read More »

Fires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations

2 August 2026, 9:01 pm

Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said Sunday. The ...... Read More »

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