Man severely burned by Oregon Road Fire is rescued by fellow evacuee
A Washington man is sharing his chilling account of being trapped amidst the raging Oregon Road Wildfire, detailing a heart-stopping ordeal that almost claimed his life.
AG requests federal assistance in Everett, Yakima and Spokane to address fentanyl crisis
Record-level overdose deaths in Snohomish, Yakima and Spokane counties over the last several years have prompted state leaders to seek federal assistance in fighting the drug crisis.
FEMA approves $2.4M to fight Gray Fire, Oregon Fire burning near Spokane
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized federal funds to help crews put out the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire, currently blazing through Spokane County.
Deputies: Pair from Tacoma pretend to be firefighters, loot Spokane homes abandoned during wildfires
Two people from Tacoma were arrested after deputies say they took advantage of people who were forced to evacuate as several wildfires razed through Spokane.
2nd person found dead in eastern Washington wildfires, hundreds of structures burned
Authorities say a second person has died in wildfires in eastern Washington state that have burned hundreds of structures and briefly closed a section of an interstate.
Several wildfires in Eastern Washington destroy structures hundreds of structures
Several wildfires in Eastern Washington destroy structures hundreds of structures
2 dead, dozens of structures destroyed as 3 wildfires 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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.