Washington State DOE declares drought, likely impacting Spokane River

11 April 2026, 11:38 am

Washington State is facing what's being called a 'dismal drought.' It could be a dry and difficult summer ahead for the Spokane River.... Read More »

USA’s rising stars shine at women’s U20 wrestling nationals in Spokane

11 April 2026, 1:22 am

Morgan Turner, Taina Fernandez and Everest Leydecker lead a powerhouse U20 class to World Team spots, while breakout performances and gritty finals battles define a thrilling weekend.... Read More »

Kona Ice offers free shaved ice in Spokane on tax day for 'National Chill Out Day'

10 April 2026, 10:50 am

April 15, National Tax Day, can be stressful. Kona Ice is doing its part in making it less stressful and more fun. Kona Ice is hosting "National Chill Out Day" on Wednesday, April 15, with the ...... Read More »

Washington declares first statewide drought emergency in over a decade as early snowmelt threatens summer water supplies

9 April 2026, 2:02 pm

The Washington Department of Ecology issued the state's first statewide drought emergency in more than a decade this week, marking a significant escalation from the regional drought ...... Read More »

Iowa sending 18 to Spokane for Women’s National Championships

8 April 2026, 10:16 am

Barely a month after its final competition of the college season, Iowa women’s wrestling returns to the mat this weekend. Reason being – the 2026 USA Wrestling Women’s National Championships have ...... Read More »

Spokane man faces charges for alleged WSP pursuit, held on $15K bond over 2025 murder charge

6 April 2026, 10:43 am

A 22-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a man last summer now faces new charges after allegedly failing to pull over for a WSP trooper.... Read More »

Spokane will send deputies to Seattle for 2026 World Cup with $726K federal grant

1 April 2026, 7:19 pm

Spokane is sending deputies to Seattle for the FIFA World Cup games this June. The international soccer tournament will take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.... Read More »

Spokane mom says childcare incident led to reports and viral post

1 April 2026, 6:18 pm

SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane mother said she went public on TikTok after alleging a local childcare facility failed to keep her 3-year-old daughter safe when the child got out and ran into traffic.... Read More »

Spokane's Timm Ormsby, chair of WA House’s powerful budget committee, won’t seek reelection

1 April 2026, 12:21 pm

Spokane state Rep. Timm Ormsby, the lead budget writer for Washington House Democrats who has served in the Legislature more than two decades, won’t seek reelection this year. Ormsby shared the news ...... Read More »

Measles infection confirmed in Spokane County, health district warns of possible exposures

26 March 2026, 9:51 am

SPOKANE, Wash - The Spokane Regional Health District is warning people to confirm their vaccination status and their children's vaccination status, as the county confirms a measles exposure. The ...... Read More »

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