Spokane County closures for Independence Day holiday

1 July 2026, 8:11 am

Several county agencies and offices will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday, but pools and golf courses remain open.... Read More »

Washington State Patrol Increases Holiday Weekend Patrols Ahead of Fourth of July

1 July 2026, 6:15 am

With millions of drivers expected to travel across Washington this Fourth of July weekend, the Washington State Patrol is ramping up enforcement efforts to combat increased ...... Read More »

Washington gas tax adds 56 cents as holiday fuel prices stay high

1 July 2026, 4:32 am

Gas prices in Washington remained high as a new state gas tax added 56 cents to every gallon drivers paid. AAA listed the statewide average at $5.12 per gallon this morning. In Spokane, the average ...... Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Spokane officials impose one-year ban on new data center projects

23 June 2026, 8:50 am

The Spokane City Council imposed a one-year moratorium on new data centers on Monday after Avista Utilities announced a pause in negotiations with an unnamed large load ...... 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

Go Now” orders were in effect for an area near the Washington city of around 231,000 because of the Upriver Fire, which broke out near Camp Sekani, officials said.... 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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