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#4ThePeople: 4 News Now voter guide for Nov. 8 general election
The November general election is just weeks away, and voters in both Washington and Idaho will cast their vote in crucial races. U.S. Senate and Congressional seats are up for grabs. Spokane County will elect a new sheriff for the…
B-52 bombers return to Fairchild Air Force Base
The historic long-range bombers are being used in training exercises on the base.
Barker Road construction pushes traffic into neighborhoods
Some residents are struggling to merge into traffic from their driveways
Eric’s Heroes: Remembering Spokane’s Gene Shauvin
By Eric Johnson The old pictures of Gene Shauvin tell a story that he's no longer able to tell. Clear-eyed, movie star handsome, young, strong. And, as we will find…
How Washington and Idaho gun laws compare to Texas’
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The shooting in Uvalde sent shockwaves across the country, with many families hugging their children tighter because of it. However, one question local parents…
4 News Now honored with Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including Overall Excellence
The Radio Television News Association honored 4 News Now Tuesday with two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including the top award for Overall Excellence.
Firewise program aims to keep locals prepared from wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Last year, more than 756 square miles of Washington land were burned by wildfire. As wildfire season is set to make a return, a local…
‘Spokane Beat the Heat’ program to create safety protocols for future heatwaves
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As we approach the summer, a newly introduced program aims to mitigate the threat of extreme heat in the Inland Northwest.…
Spokane County aims to waste as few vaccines as possible
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Millions of COVID-19 vaccines are expected to go to waste. In Spokane County though, the goal is for all vaccines to be used.…
Julian Strawther, Wake Up Call raise more than $17,000 for breast cancer awareness
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga basketball star Julian Strawther has made a big impact on Spokane. Not only has he been a playmaker on…
Stream ‘Saving our Sons’ on KXLY+
Young men -- our sons -- are struggling, often in silence. Some feel there is no way out and turn to suicide. It's a hard conversation, but one 4 News Now is dedicated to having. "Saving our Sons" introduces you…
4 News Now anchor Mark Peterson will join broadcasting’s Silver Circle
With an honor that celebrates 25 years or more in broadcasting, 4 News Now weather anchor Mark Peterson will be inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Silver Circle.
Ann Curry holds press conference in Pullman prior to accepting Murrow award from WSU
By Eliza Callis, WSU News Journalist Ann Curry spoke about the challenges and achievements of her career and future of journalism to students at a press conference Monday, April 4 in Pullman. Curry is in Pullman to accept the Murrow…
Serbian student journalists face challenging career
By Abby Davis SERBIA -- To combat declining press freedoms in Serbia, student journalists are ready to take up the mantle and be the change the country needs. “I think us young journalists have a space to make the media…
WATCH: 4 News Now presents ‘Home for the Holidays’
This year has not been an easy one for many, but that doesn't mean it was all bad. There was joy and laughter, and all you have to…
Have you been searching for or utilizing adult care programs in the Inland Northwest?
Have you been searching for or utilizing adult care programs in the Inland Northwest? It is a growing need for aging parents and those with Alzheimer's or developmental disabilities. 4 News Now would like to hear about your experience. Share…
How are supply chain issues and shipping concerns changing the way you shop this year?
You might be racing to get your holiday shopping done, but even if you move quickly, external factors may be getting in the way. How are supply chain issues and shipping concerns changing the way you shop this year? Tell…
Are you using Afterpay or other apps to pay for holiday shopping in installments?
It's the season to holiday shop and "buy now, pay later" ads keep popping up. Are you using Afterpay or other apps to pay for holiday shopping in installments? 4 News Now would like to talk to you about the…
Hawk breaks through window and ends up inside Gonzaga building
A worker found the hawk flapping around an office at the university. It turns out, it crashed through a third-floor window.
Thomas Patrick Patton
February 21, 1938 ~ October 14, 2021 (age 83) To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas Patrick Patton, please visit our floral store.
Air 4 Adventure: University of Idaho’s Arboretum
In this week's Air 4 Adventure, we give you a sneak peek at what you can expect at the University of Idaho's Arboretum.
What it’s like inside a Spokane ICU
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington gave 4 News Now KXLY exclusive access into its ICU.
Air 4 Adventure: The North Idaho Centennial Trail
If you're looking for the perfect spot to walk, run or go on a ride, we have you covered.
Have you had trouble getting a COVID test in Spokane?
A high demand for COVID testing and a shortage of staffing in clinics has led to a lack of available testing appointments. Local health officials are working to expand access to COVID testing, but for now, many people are left…
Extra unemployment benefits end, job opportunities available
Recruiters say if you're looking for a job, now is the time.
Where were you on September 11, 2001?
Saturday will mark 20 years since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. September 11, 2001 was a day that rattled the United States and one that took lives way too early. It is hard to…
Local students talk masks, social distancing and a return to another pandemic school year
4 News Now held a discussion with seven students of different ages, asking them about their thoughts and concerns heading into another pandemic school year.
19-month-old passes away from injuries, suspect appears in court
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A 19-month-old baby has died from injuries she sustained this past week. The man accused of injuring her, 19-year-old Mickey E. Brown, appeared in court on Monday. …
3 arrested in fatal shooting of Washington deputy
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have arrested three people in connection with the fatal shooting of a Clark County sheriff’s deputy. The Columbian reports that 46-year-old Detective Jeremy Brown was shot in his vehicle late Friday while conducting surveillance at a Vancouver…
All DNR-managed lands in Eastern WA to temporarily close due to fire danger
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz will visit the site of the Red Apple Fire in Wenatchee Tuesday morning.
“Shot of a Lifetime” grand prize winner announced
Washington gained a new millionaire today as Gov. Jay Inslee announced the winner of the Shot of a Lifetime grand prize.
Two bodies found under Monroe St. bridge
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two bodies were found in the Spokane River in downtown Spokane on Wednesday evening. Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said the bodies of a man and woman were located lying face down under the Monroe St. bridge.…
The origins of Father’s Day
Like most folk traditions, the creation of Father’s Day had its growing pains. It took 57 years from conception to official acceptance of the day to honor America’s fathers.
101 things to do in the Inland Northwest this summer
There is nothing quite like summertime in the Inland Northwest. As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and life begins to get back to normal, you will surely find yourself looking for things to do.
Seven injured in north Spokane apartment fire
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Firefighters are responding to a fire that broke out at GoGo Apartments on 7006 N. Colton St. on Saturday afternoon where several were injured. Multiple…
Wildland fire in French Gulch area has been contained
KOOTENAI CO., Idaho -- Kootenai County Fire and Rescue (KCFR) responded to a wildland fire in the French Gulch area that started early in the afternoon on Friday and has since been contained. KCFR said the fire burned at 3800…
2 teens charged with attempted murder, assault in two Spokane shootings
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two teenagers have been charged with multiple felonies, including conspiracy to commit murder and attempted premeditated murder, in connection to two shootings in Spokane. An affidavit of facts identified the suspects as 17-year-old Tayvius A. Samson and…
Silverwood’s new roller coaster ‘Stunt Pilot’ opens this weekend
Silverwood’s newest roller coaster - Stunt Pilot - officially opens this weekend.
Totem pole carved in Washington heading to the White House
A 24-foot totem pole is on its way from Washington to Washington, D.C.
Cheney house caught fire Saturday afternoon
CHENEY, Wash. -- Fire District 3 responded to a house in Cheney that caught fire Saturday afternoon on Lucas St. The district Division Chief Tim Loncon said everyone in the house got out safely and no pets were lost. The…
Standoff with fugitive drug dealer in Chief Garry Park neighborhood ends with arrest
A standoff with a fugitive drug dealer in Spokane's Chief Garry Park neighborhood ended with an arrest late Thursday night.
Vitafusion issues recall for gummy dietary supplements
Church & Dwight has issued a recall of several Vitafusion gummy dietary supplements due to metallic mesh material getting into some bottles, according to two consumer reports.
North Spokane woman found dead, child severely injured
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Fire found a woman dead and 5-year-old girl severely injured in a North Spokane home after receiving a call of a car running in a garage just before 2 p.m on Sunday. At the scene they…
Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies will soon be equipped with body cams
Body cams are on the way for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
Ferris High School senior with autism earns his Eagle Scout rank
Ferris High School senior Harrison Armstrong earned his Eagle Scout rank on Saturday.
Lake Pend Oreille School District board votes to make masks optional
PONDERAY, Idaho -- The Lake Pend Oreille School District board voted Tuesday to make masks optional for students, teachers and staff. In a three-to-two vote, they decided that they will become optional when school is back in session after spring…
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