Washington law lays out distinction between e-bikes, e-motorcycles starting June 11

2 June 2026, 5:40 pm

A new Washington law will change the regulations on the differences between e-bikes and e-motorcycles on June 11.... Read More »

Spokane bars plan World Cup watch parties

2 June 2026, 5:36 pm

SPOKANE, Wash. — Local bars and restaurants are planning World Cup watch parties as the tournament starts in nine days. Egypt's national team will host a training session at Gonzaga's Luger Field on ...... Read More »

Downtown Spokane salon closes doors, citing Catholic Charities housing and crime

2 June 2026, 3:55 pm

The owner of a downtown Spokane salon has elected to close her doors permanently because of the proliferation of crime in the area. Linda Biel, the co-owner of Urbanna Natural Spa, Salon and ...... Read More »

Urbanna Spa closes amid lawsuit against City of Spokane, CCEW

2 June 2026, 10:40 am

Spokane business Urbanna Natural Spa, Salon & Wine is closing its doors for good, according to a post May 29 morning by owner Linda Biel. The closure ...... Read More »

Burn ban in effect for Spokane area

1 June 2026, 12:33 pm

The Washington Department of Natural Resources has put in place a burn ban for the Spokane Area. This burn ban started on May 29 and applies to all recreational and rule burns. This means no mor ...... Read More »

'Spokane 3' protesters convicted on federal conspiracy charges for blocking ICE transfer in Washington

30 May 2026, 12:17 am

Three protesters known as the Spokane 3 face federal conspiracy convictions for blocking an ICE transfer bus during Washington state protests in 2025.... Read More »

Why Retirees Are Flocking to Spokane for Affordable Living and Natural Beauty

29 May 2026, 10:21 am

Spokane offers forests, lakes, and parks where you can enjoy the outdoors, as well as a very walkable downtown, all for a cost of living below the national average.... Read More »

UPDATE: Penny-sized hail and damaging winds forecast with thunderstorms in Spokane County Thursday

28 May 2026, 3:21 pm

An updated severe thunderstorm warning was released by the NWS Spokane WA on Thursday at 7:46 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Spokane County.... Read More »

Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Eastern Washington until early Friday

28 May 2026, 10:41 am

A severe thunderstorm watch was released by the NWS Spokane WA on Thursday at 3:23 p.m. in effect until Friday at midnight. The watch is for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, ...... Read More »

Deputies in Spokane recover $70,000 stolen metal T-Rex statue buried underground

27 May 2026, 7:58 am

Washington deputies recovered a stolen metal T-Rex statue worth $70,000, buried underground. Getting it out wasn't so easy. (Spokane County Sheriff's Office) ...... Read More »

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