Level 3 (go now!) evacuations issued for Malloy Fire burning near Tyler, Washington

21 July 2026, 9:52 am

The Malloy Fire has burned over 10 acres so far and is "exhibiting active fire behavior with a moderate to high rate of spread." ...... Read More »

Spokane County weighs data center moratorium at 9 a.m.

21 July 2026, 5:29 am

Spokane County commissioners were set to discuss a proposed moratorium on new data centers at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers.... Read More »

7 fun family-friendly outings to explore Spokane, Washington

21 July 2026, 2:45 am

Discover Washington state's "Lilac City" with these exciting activities that the entire family will adore, from hiking with mountain views to fun museums.... Read More »

Air quality alert affecting Eastern Washington Wednesday

21 July 2026, 1:40 am

The NWS Spokane WA reported an air quality alert at 12:18 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 9 a.m. The alert is for Ferry, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane and Stevens ...... Read More »

Wildfires cause ‘hazardous’ air quality in Spokane, WA

17 July 2026, 10:53 am

Wildfires burning in Eastern Washington and North Idaho have trapped Spokane under “hazardous” air quality, prompting alerts from local emergency management.... Read More »

Spokane and Coeur d'Alene socked in with smoke

17 July 2026, 5:28 am

A southwesterly wind is pulling in smoke from fires south of Spokane, including the Lyons Ferry Fire, resulting in very unhealthy and hazardous air quality for Spokane ...... Read More »

UPDATE: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Washington Palouse and Spokane area Friday

16 July 2026, 12:34 pm

An updated weather alert was issued by the NWS Spokane WA on Friday at 2:43 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:15 a.m. for Washington Palouse and Spokane area.... Read More »

Smoke settles across Spokane region, leading to unhealthy air alert

16 July 2026, 11:05 am

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 level in ...... Read More »

A Spokane native and Gonzaga grad, state Supreme Court Chief justice Debra Stephens seeks another term

15 July 2026, 3:47 am

Education: Bachelor’s and law Degrees from Gonzaga University. West Valley High School. Work experience: Current chief justice and justice since 2008. Previously served as Court of Appeals judge, ...... 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 »

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