Spokane’s crackdown on homelessness stresses public defenders

2 April 2026, 2:00 am

Under a 2025 state Supreme Court ruling, public defenders across Washington must reduce their caseloads by about 10% each year until 2036.... Read More »

Spokane will send deputies to Seattle for 2026 World Cup with $726K federal grant

1 April 2026, 7:19 pm

Spokane is sending deputies to Seattle for the FIFA World Cup games this June. The international soccer tournament will take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.... Read More »

Spokane mom says childcare incident led to reports and viral post

1 April 2026, 4:25 pm

A Spokane mother said she went public on TikTok after alleging a local childcare facility failed to keep her 3-year-old daughter safe when the child got out ...... Read More »

Weather alert active for Eastern Washington Wednesday evening, says the NWS

1 April 2026, 2:17 pm

A report from the NWS Spokane WA was issued on Wednesday at 6:54 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:45 p.m. The alert is for Northeast Blue Mountains, Lower Garfield and Asotin counties, Washington ...... Read More »

Spokane County Sheriff's Office disables license plate readers due to new state law

1 April 2026, 1:15 pm

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office has temporarily disabled its automated license plate reader camera technology after Governor Ferguson signed new legislation that significantly restricts how law ...... Read More »

Crash blocks eastbound lanes on SR 290 near Hamilton Street in Spokane

1 April 2026, 11:57 am

A multi-car crash is blocking eastbound lanes on the James E. Keefe Bridge, causing traffic delays. Emergency crews and tow trucks are working to clear the scene. Drivers should avoid ...... Read More »

Spokane Legislator Timm Ormsby will not seek re-election

1 April 2026, 10:50 am

OLYMPIA – Spokane's longest serving legislator, Timm Ormsby, told reporters Wednesday he will not seek reelection this fall.... Read More »

Chair of WA House’s powerful budget-writing committee won’t seek reelection

1 April 2026, 7:35 am

Spokane state Rep. Timm Ormsby, the lead budget writer for Washington House Democrats who has served in the Legislature more than two decades, won’t seek reelection this year. Ormsby shared the news ...... Read More »

Spokane may need to hire dozens of public defenders

31 March 2026, 9:33 am

Spokane officials warned Monday that the city may need to triple the size of the Public Defender's Office by 2036 to comply with unfunded mandates imposed by the state’s high ...... Read More »

SRHD confirms measles case in Spokane with multiple exposure locations

26 March 2026, 9:44 am

A Spokane County resident has been confirmed to have measles. Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact a medical professional.... Read More »

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