‘Romance, tragedy and bill collectors’: Inside Spokane’s history as a filmmaking hub as ‘Train Dreams’ heads to the Oscars

13 March 2026, 11:11 pm

Filmed in Spokane, “Train Dreams” is up for the best picture Oscar this year. But it is certainly not the first movie shot in the area.... Read More »

Convicted Spokane murderer may be granted clemency in 1996 killing after serving two-thirds of his sentence

13 March 2026, 1:41 pm

Travis Comeslast testified to the legislature from prison in 2024 supporting a bill that would resentence adult offenders who got extra time based on juvenile crime.... Read More »

Spokane photographer captures the making of Oscar nominated film 'Train Dreams'

13 March 2026, 10:33 am

The forests, rivers and rugged terrain of Washington state play a central role in the film Train Dreams. But behind the camera, another story was unfolding.... Read More »

Washington boosts DNR budget by millions, anticipating tough wildfire season

12 March 2026, 7:23 pm

Washington's DNR faces a challenging fire season but is better prepared after the legislature restored millions to its budget, says the Public Lands Commissioner.... Read More »

State lawmakers save Spokane taxpayers $15M with glide path to climate mandate

12 March 2026, 6:37 am

The Legislature passed a bill Wednesday that gives Spokane another four years to comply with state climate mandates, saving local taxpayers an estimated $15 million through ...... Read More »

Potentially damaging wind event hitting Spokane region Wednesday night

11 March 2026, 6:11 am

A low pressure system is doing an odd thing as it leaves the West Coast and enters Eastern Washington: it's gathering strength. As a result, the National Weather Service and Avista Utilities have ...... Read More »

High wind warning active for Eastern Washington Wednesday and Thursday

10 March 2026, 9:20 am

The NWS Spokane WA released a high wind warning at 1:56 p.m. on Tuesday valid from Wednesday 8 p.m. until Thursday 11 a.m. The warning is for Lower Garfield and Asotin counties, Washington Palouse, ...... Read More »

Spokane firefighter and Marine veteran Nate Powell to run for Congress as an Independent

9 March 2026, 9:31 am

Nate Powell, a Spokane firefighter and Marine veteran, is set to launch his congressional campaign on Thursday. He is running as an independent candidate for Washington's 5th ...... Read More »

Spokane nonprofit offers $43K in bid for Seattle Seahawks, says 1% of team's revenue could end family homelessness

9 March 2026, 7:11 am

Family Promise of Spokane says its bid of $43,542 represents one dollar for every school-aged child experiencing homelessness in Washington State.... Read More »

Spokane, Spokane Valley to vote on local kratom bans following state inaction

2 March 2026, 10:59 am

Selling kratom within the city limits of Spokane and Spokane Valley could soon cost a business its license under proposals set for a vote from each jurisdiction’s city council ...... Read More »

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