Spokane County declares State of Emergency: Gray Fire reaches over 10,000 acres, turns deadly
The Gray Fire, burning near Medical Lake just north of Spokane, has reached 10,085 acres and is 97% contained. Evacuation orders have been downgraded, but more than 185 structures have been lost. Two people have reportedly died.
The Gray Fire, burning near Medical Lake just north of Spokane, has reached 10,085 acres and is 97% contained. Evacuation orders have been downgraded, but more than 185 structures have been lost. Two people have reportedly died.
3 wildfires continue to burn in Eastern Washington
Fast-moving wildfires raced through Eastern Washington over the weekend, burning homes and prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people in small rural communities.
Fast-moving wildfires raced through Eastern Washington over the weekend, burning homes and prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people in small rural communities.
West Hallett Fire near Spokane prompts mandatory evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire that ignited near Spokane Monday is prompting mandatory evacuations, Washington state officials said.
A fast-moving wildfire that ignited near Spokane Monday is prompting mandatory evacuations, Washington state officials said.
'I will kill everyone onboard:' Convicted felon makes fake bomb threat on flight to avoid cartel, docs say
An Alaska Airlines flight from Atlanta to Seattle was diverted to Spokane International Airport after a passenger wrote a threat that he had a bomb on board.
An Alaska Airlines flight from Atlanta to Seattle was diverted to Spokane International Airport after a passenger wrote a threat that he had a bomb on board.
Violinist devastated after car containing 'irreplaceable' sheet music is stolen in Bellevue
A violinist is devastated after her car containing ‘irreplaceable’ sheet music was stolen over the weekend in Bellevue.
A violinist is devastated after her car containing ‘irreplaceable’ sheet music was stolen over the weekend in Bellevue.
Gonzaga Bulldogs, Spokane philanthropic group raise $30K for local families
Three players from the Gonzaga men's basketball team teamed up to help a Spokane grassroots organization raise over $30,000, providing groceries for nearly 300 families.
Three players from the Gonzaga men's basketball team teamed up to help a Spokane grassroots organization raise over $30,000, providing groceries for nearly 300 families.
Former Spokane doctor sentenced for paying dark-web hitmen in Bitcoin to kidnap estranged wife
A former Spokane doctor has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for paying $60,000 in Bitcoin for multiple hitmen to abduct and assault multiple people.
A former Spokane doctor has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for paying $60,000 in Bitcoin for multiple hitmen to abduct and assault multiple people.
Police investigate WA couple who drove to South Dakota with dead girl in back of U-Haul
Police in Mitchell, South Dakota are investigating a couple who traveled from Washington state with the body of a dead 8-year-old girl.
Police in Mitchell, South Dakota are investigating a couple who traveled from Washington state with the body of a dead 8-year-old girl.
Police: Tacoma deadly shooting suspect arrested in Spokane
On Monday, officers with the Spokane Police Department arrested a suspect who shot and killed a man in Tacoma last month.
On Monday, officers with the Spokane Police Department arrested a suspect who shot and killed a man in Tacoma last month.
Rolovich sues WSU, Gov. Inslee over firing for refusing vaccine
Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has sued the university and Gov. Jay Inslee after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has sued the university and Gov. Jay Inslee after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Spokane murder suspect who fled in 2019 arrested in Europe
A man who is accused of killing his wife and fleeing from Spokane in 2019 was arrested.
A man who is accused of killing his wife and fleeing from Spokane in 2019 was arrested.
2 Washington cities rank in America's top neighborly cities, report finds
A new survey from Neighbor.com reveals America's 25 most neighborly cities, and both Seattle and Spokane made the list.
A new survey from Neighbor.com reveals America's 25 most neighborly cities, and both Seattle and Spokane made the list.
Shania Twain to kick off tour in Washington; stops in Spokane, Seattle
Let's Go Girls! Country-pop singer Shania Twain announced that she'll be releasing a new album and is planning to go on tour next year.
Let's Go Girls! Country-pop singer Shania Twain announced that she'll be releasing a new album and is planning to go on tour next year.
Race for US Senate: Murray, Smiley agree to 'town hall' in Seattle
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Friday declined a formal debate in Seattle with Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, and instead agreed to appear in a town hall forum that will air exclusively on KIRO-TV.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Friday declined a formal debate in Seattle with Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, and instead agreed to appear in a town hall forum that will air exclusively on KIRO-TV.
Woman seeks $1M from Spokane over sexual assault by cop
A woman who was sexually assaulted by a Spokane police officer has filed a tort claim against the city of Spokane.
A woman who was sexually assaulted by a Spokane police officer has filed a tort claim against the city of Spokane.
Stevens County man sentenced to 12 years in prison for trying to have sex with child
A Stevens County man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trying to have sex with a child.
A Stevens County man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trying to have sex with a child.
Spokane police say they shot, killed man armed with rifle
Spokane Police shot and killed an armed man who had an anti-harassment order against him, authorities said.
Spokane Police shot and killed an armed man who had an anti-harassment order against him, authorities said.
Washington OKs killing 1 wolf in pack after cattle attacks
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has authorized the killing of one wolf because of cattle attacks in northeast Washington.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has authorized the killing of one wolf because of cattle attacks in northeast Washington.
Sheriff pleads guilty to rendering criminal assistance, covering up his son's DUI crash
A former county sheriff in Washington state has pleaded guilty to charges relating to his role in trying to cover up his son’s alleged drunk driving crash.
A former county sheriff in Washington state has pleaded guilty to charges relating to his role in trying to cover up his son’s alleged drunk driving crash.
Freeman, Washington school shooter sentenced to 40 years to life
Caleb Sharpe, who shot one classmate to death and wounded three others five years ago in a Washington state high school, apologized to his victims before he was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison.
Caleb Sharpe, who shot one classmate to death and wounded three others five years ago in a Washington state high school, apologized to his victims before he was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison.