Air quality deteriorates in much of eastern Washington
Air quality deteriorated rapidly in much of eastern Washington on Saturday, as smoke from wildfires drifted into communities.
Air quality deteriorated rapidly in much of eastern Washington on Saturday, as smoke from wildfires drifted into communities.
Spokane school district releases report on cotton-cleaning lesson controversy
The Spokane school district has released the findings of an investigation into an early May incident at a middle school when Black twin sisters were asked to clean cotton along with other students in a social studies class exploring the industrial revolution and the impact of the cotton gin.
The Spokane school district has released the findings of an investigation into an early May incident at a middle school when Black twin sisters were asked to clean cotton along with other students in a social studies class exploring the industrial revolution and the impact of the cotton gin.
Police: Man drove through several counties in stolen school bus before crashing front-end loader into home
A man from Stevens County has been arrested for allegedly stealing a school bus and driving it through multiple counties before stealing a front-end loader and crashing it into a home.
A man from Stevens County has been arrested for allegedly stealing a school bus and driving it through multiple counties before stealing a front-end loader and crashing it into a home.
Lawsuit seeks more spill over Columbia Basin dams for salmon
The record-shattering heat wave in the Pacific Northwest prompted fishing and conservation groups to ask a federal court Friday to order more spill from dams on the lower Snake and Columbia rivers next spring.
The record-shattering heat wave in the Pacific Northwest prompted fishing and conservation groups to ask a federal court Friday to order more spill from dams on the lower Snake and Columbia rivers next spring.
1st female grizzly in 40 years collared in Washington state
Wildlife biologists have captured a female grizzly bear in Washington state for the first time in 40 years, fitting it with a radio collar so they can track its movements, officials said Thursday.
Wildlife biologists have captured a female grizzly bear in Washington state for the first time in 40 years, fitting it with a radio collar so they can track its movements, officials said Thursday.
Spokane County reports 17 heat wave related deaths
Officials in Washington’s Spokane County say the death toll from the past week’s heat wave has reached 17, about 10 more than previously reported.
Officials in Washington’s Spokane County say the death toll from the past week’s heat wave has reached 17, about 10 more than previously reported.
Eastern Washington man who built working cannon in his garage sentenced to 2 years prison
A 63-year-old Eastern Washington man will spend two years in federal prison for building a working red, white and blue cannon in his garage.
A 63-year-old Eastern Washington man will spend two years in federal prison for building a working red, white and blue cannon in his garage.
Inslee to visit Spokane to celebrate Washington reopening
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward talks with Brandi Kruse about the governor's visit to Spokane today.
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward talks with Brandi Kruse about the governor's visit to Spokane today.
WSU medical school receives full accreditation after nearly 6 years
The medical school at Washington State University has received full accreditation, the final step in an academic journey that took nearly six years.
The medical school at Washington State University has received full accreditation, the final step in an academic journey that took nearly six years.
3 credited with saving woman from burning car in Spokane
Firefighters in Spokane are crediting three passersby with rescuing a woman from a burning car after a rollover crash.
Firefighters in Spokane are crediting three passersby with rescuing a woman from a burning car after a rollover crash.
Report: Child younger than 10 dies from COVID-19 complications in eastern Washington
A child younger than 10 who died of COVID-19 in Spokane County last week is the youngest person in the region to die of the disease, health officials told The Spokesman-Review.
A child younger than 10 who died of COVID-19 in Spokane County last week is the youngest person in the region to die of the disease, health officials told The Spokesman-Review.
CAPTURED: Prolific home burglar arrested, booked on his warrants, 6 new charges in Spokane County
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office says Matthew Horpel was arrested by deputies responding to a suspicious activity call on Saturday night, May 8th.
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office says Matthew Horpel was arrested by deputies responding to a suspicious activity call on Saturday night, May 8th.
‘Justice for Owar:’ Detectives seek surveillance video, someone to come forward to help identify teen’s killer
The family of a 16 year old boy gunned down at a house party in Spokane Valley desperately needs someone to do the right thing -- to come forward and tell Spokane Valley Police Major Crimes detectives anything that can help identify his killer.
The family of a 16 year old boy gunned down at a house party in Spokane Valley desperately needs someone to do the right thing -- to come forward and tell Spokane Valley Police Major Crimes detectives anything that can help identify his killer.
Spokane mother killed in stabbing attack, 5-year-old daughter in critical condition
A Spokane woman was stabbed 26 times, including once through the heart, in a brutal attack last week that left her dead and her young daughter in critical condition, according to court documents.
A Spokane woman was stabbed 26 times, including once through the heart, in a brutal attack last week that left her dead and her young daughter in critical condition, according to court documents.
'My soul is lighter:' Northwest serial killer dies of brain cancer, bringing closure to families
Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III died in U.S. prison, having admitted to slaughtering seven people — including five children — in Idaho, Washington state, Montana and California.
Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III died in U.S. prison, having admitted to slaughtering seven people — including five children — in Idaho, Washington state, Montana and California.
Gonzaga planning in-person commencement ceremonies
The university said graduates will be allowed to invite at least three, possibly four, guests depending on the number of participating graduates.
The university said graduates will be allowed to invite at least three, possibly four, guests depending on the number of participating graduates.
CAPTURED: Pole Barn scam suspect accused of stealing more than $27,000 - in custody
Nathaniel Brant was booked into the Spokane County jail on March 13, 2021.
Nathaniel Brant was booked into the Spokane County jail on March 13, 2021.
Gary Angell: Wanted identity theft suspect accused of cashing stolen checks at banks
Gary Angell is wanted for two counts of identity theft and by the Department of Corrections for Escape.
Gary Angell is wanted for two counts of identity theft and by the Department of Corrections for Escape.
CAPTURED: Convicted sex offender with devil horns tattooed on his head who was wanted in Spokane County
Convicted child predator, Jody Cochran, was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail on February 24th, 2021.
Convicted child predator, Jody Cochran, was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail on February 24th, 2021.
Alaska Airlines ordered to pay $3.2 million after Spokane woman falls down escalator, later dies
A jury has ordered Alaska Airlines to pay $3.2 million to the family of a 75-year-old disabled woman who died four months after falling down a Portland International Airport escalator.
A jury has ordered Alaska Airlines to pay $3.2 million to the family of a 75-year-old disabled woman who died four months after falling down a Portland International Airport escalator.