Spokane's unfunded AC mandate could cost landlords millions

30 July 2026, 10:00 am

Landlords could now face millions of dollars in new costs after the Spokane City Council imposed on Wednesday what local housing providers have called another “unfunded ...... Read More »

Spokane council approves 'right to cooling' for tenants

29 July 2026, 4:59 pm

Spokane landlords now must provide some air conditioning to their tenants following a Wednesday vote by the Spokane City Council to approve the "right to cooling" law, which has fluctuated ...... Read More »

Between Spokane and Seattle is Washington's charming town with endless outdoor fun and sporty appeal

29 July 2026, 2:45 pm

Out in the Oregonian wilds near the remnants of what was once the largest waterfall to exist on Earth, you'll find a quaint community worth a detour.... Read More »

Spokane asks for feedback before Spokane Falls Boulevard rebuild

29 July 2026, 11:30 am

The city is asking people to weigh in before Spokane Falls Boulevard undergoes a major rebuild, and the deadline to comment is Friday.... Read More »

Spokane proposes $2.75 monthly climate fee atop two solid waste rate hikes

29 July 2026, 11:30 am

Spokane residents might end up paying a new $2. 75 monthly surcharge on top of two garbage rate increases beginning in 2027 to comply with Washington state’s climate mandates.... Read More »

Washington home insurance premiums rise 55% since 2020, LendingTree report finds

29 July 2026, 11:13 am

Homeowners in Washington state are paying significantly more for home insurance than they were five years ago, even though the state remains among the more affordable places ...... Read More »

AMR Spokane's specialized wildland medical team deploys to aid firefighters across Inland Northwest

29 July 2026, 7:45 am

The team is currently deployed to the Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters, OR., the Castle Fire in OR, and the Pearl Hill and Modrite Fires in Washington.... Read More »

Under an hour from Spokane is Washington's crystal-clear lake escape with fishing, boating, and resort fun

29 July 2026, 6:25 am

The charms of the Evergreen State are brilliantly on show at this gorgeous lake escape just a short drive from Spokane, Washington.... Read More »

UPDATE: The current red flag warning for Eastern Washington will expire at 10 p.m.

25 July 2026, 10:56 am

The warning was in place for Foothills of Northeast Washington, Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane area and Lower Palouse / Snake River.... Read More »

UPDATE: Fire weather watch for Eastern Washington for Saturday, says the NWS

23 July 2026, 8:34 pm

On Friday at 12:30 a.m. an updated fire weather watch was released by the NWS Spokane WA valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. The watch is for Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington, ...... Read More »

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