Speeding fines in Washington work zones increase July 1

29 June 2026, 12:00 pm

Drivers caught speeding in a Washington state construction zone are about to face steeper penalties. Starting July 1, the Washington State Department of Transportation will charge first-time ...... Read More »

Judge rules Spokane Valley councilmember Al Merkel violated city social media policy, state Public Records Act

29 June 2026, 9:37 am

A Spokane County judge found that Councilmember Merkel violated city council policy by discussing city business on his private social media.... Read More »

Washington State Fire Marshal sends reminder about legal sale and use of fireworks

29 June 2026, 2:26 am

Legal fireworks sales in Washington began on Sunday.... Read More »

Rainy and cool weather to kick off the work week in Spokane

28 June 2026, 1:10 pm

SPOKANE, Wash. - Rain is set to last overnight for Spokane and Kootenai Counties as the weekend comes to a close. Plus, Wind Alerts remain in place for Kittitas, Yakima ...... Read More »

UPDATE: Expect gusty showers in Spokane area and Northeast Mountains Friday night

26 June 2026, 4:59 pm

An updated weather alert was issued by the NWS Spokane WA on Friday at 6:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Upper Columbia Basin.... Read More »

'Our girl is back': Beloved moose returns to north Spokane with three calves

24 June 2026, 10:09 am

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife says Moose 229 has returned to north Spokane with three babies.... Read More »

Spokane Valley firefighters investigate 9 "suspicious" fires at Mirabeau Park

23 June 2026, 9:30 am

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Spokane Valley firefighters responded to a series of “suspicious” fires at Mirabeau Park on Monday morning. The Spokane Valley Fire Department called the fires "suspicious in ...... Read More »

WA Democrats chart path to more power in 2026 at Spokane convention

22 June 2026, 2:00 am

Washington Democrats gathered in Spokane to target 2026 midterm election gains, focusing on House control, state Supreme Court races and expanding legislative power.... Read More »

Wind-driven wildfire in Spokane prompts evacuations, destroys structures

17 June 2026, 2:28 pm

More than 11,000 people in the Spokane, Washington, area were under evacuation orders after a wind-fueled wildfire broke out Tuesday, according to officials, who said some structures had been lost ...... Read More »

Spokane fire evacuation map latest update: Washington wildfire explodes forcing 12,000 to flee | Watch video

17 June 2026, 7:41 am

A fast-moving wildfire in Spokane, Washington, has led to the evacuation of around 12,000 residents as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze that ignited on Beacon Hill.... Read More »

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