New Spokane coffee shop doubles as canvas for local artists
Whitehouse opened Celestial Beans in the MAD Co. Lab building on Trent Ave four months ago. The building is a collective space that allows local creatives to feature their art.
Author: Camie Yngelmo
Year in the Bubble: Local art magazine supports artists throughout pandemic
All over town and towns across the Pacific Northwest, art is flourishing.
Spokane Valley restaurant serving alligator sandwiches for dinner
Forget boring chicken or salad for dinner tonight. Some diners are heading over to The Black Diamond restaurant in Spokane Valley to get in touch with their wild Cajun side. They're having an alligator sandwich for dinner tonight.
SUV drives on top of mini-van at South Hill grocery store
Firefighters responded to a crash Wednesday afternoon in the Super 1 grocery store parking lot on Spokane's South Hill.
Tattoo ink contaminated with bacteria; six kinds recalled
The FDA said its recalling some tattoo ink found to be contaminated with bacteria
Spokane ranks high in list of cities people want to leave
A MoneyWise survey says people are trying to get out of Spokane as fast as they can
Moses Lake students make blankets for new moms, babies
The "fiber arts" class at Moses Lake high school made baby blankets for a local hospital as their service project.
Survey: Idaho one of worst states for working moms
With Mother's Day just around the corner, you should know that more than 70 percent of moms with young children work outside the home. According to a new survey, which state they work in can make it harder or easier to be a working mom.
Proposed bill would give more rights to Washington renters
A sweeping change may be coming to Washington state for both tenants and landlords.
Could your can of cooking spray explode? Lawsuit says yes.
Eight people filed suit today against the giant food company Conagra, saying the cans of "Pam" cooking spray they make exploded and burned them
Registration is open for Spokane’s National Night Out
If you haven't already registered your Night Out party, now is a great time to start planning to get your neighbors together for a "get to know you" party!
Man struck and killed by train in Kootenai County identified
Kootenai County Detectives identified the man struck and killed by a train near Hwy 53 and Pleasantview Road on Sunday.
So… you got an Instant Pot for Christmas. Now what?
Here are some great tips for beginners to get you cooking on your new kitchen tool
Study: Tylenol makes you empathize less with other people
Are we becoming a "me first" society because we take a lot of pain killers? A new study says, maybe.
Children under 1 should have no screen time at all: WHO
The World Health Organization has issued its first ever guidelines for kids and screen time. They say children under 1 shouldn't be exposed to any screens ever. Older children should also have extremely limited time in front of TVs, tablets, phones, or computer games.
Pakistani girl burned alive for reporting sexual harassment
A 19 year old girl has died after being burned to death in Bangladesh. According to police, the teacher she accused of sexually harassing her told her fellow students to do it, and they did.
Washington state makes preschool progress
A new report released by the National Institute for Early Education Research says Washington state is making progress when it comes to increasing the number of kids in preschool and getting state money for that.
Spokane’s first “At Home” store coming to closed Spokane Costco
The former site of Costco, on North Division, will now be a home decor store based out of Texas. Spokane will be the site of its second store in Washington State.
Cats know their name. They just don’t really care if you call them.
More fuel to the cat vs dog fire today: Cats know you're calling them, they just don't want to do anything about it.
First three months of 2019 see more measles cases than all of 2018
This year is shaping up to be the worst year for measles since at least 2014.
Interest rates drop by the largest amount in more than a decade
The interest rate on the 30 year mortgage continues to fall. It dropped by the largest amount in more than a decade.
Mammography standards may change for the first time in decades
The FDA says it's going to change the mammography standards for the first time in more than 20 years.
Foster homes needed for Spokane cats
Have you got a small corner of your house you could share for a while with a cat?
Would you eat this pizza?
Take a look at the new menu offerings from Domino's Pizza.... in France
Starbucks will test new cups
Starbucks says it plans to test both recyclable and compostable cups over the next year.
Maybe put an ice cube in your cup of tea?
Maybe you're one of the many people who start their day with a cup of tea. Those who drink it piping hot, though, could be increasing their risk of esophageal cancer, according to a new study .Researchers found that tea…
Are your kids misbehaving? Feed them salmon for dinner.
A new study shows Omega-3 fatty acids, from food or supplements, reduce aggressive behavior in children.
Starbucks is changing its reward program
Starbucks is changing its reward program. You'll be able to get free stuff sooner.
Get free ice cream tomorrow
What better way to celebrate the first day of Spring-- than by getting a free ice cream! Dairy Queen will give you a free soft-serve cone tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20.
Idaho pet lovers can put their passion on their plates now
Governor Brad Little has signed into law a new bill to provide for a "pet-friendly" Idaho license plate.
Victim in Spokane standoff says she was held hostage, beaten
We're learning more about what led to an hours-long standoff between Spokane County SWAT officers and a man on East Center Road.
Armed Coeur d’Alene robber sentenced
24-year old Lance Harden was sentenced this week to 20 years in prison after an armed robbery of a Zip Trip in Coeur d'Alene. He will likely server 4 of those years. After the crime, left the cocked and loaded gun on the doorstep of daycare.
Here’s how you can help victims of NZ shooting massacre
Details are still coming in about the horrific attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, where a gunman opened fire inside two mosques killing at least 49 people.
Idaho wants to allow 18+ to conceal carry in cities
The Idaho state House has voted along party lines to lower the legal age to 18 to carry a concealed handgun without a permit in Idaho cities.
Moses Lake woman accused of trading drugs for EBT cards
A Moses Lake woman is accused of accepting EBT cards in exchange for drugs.
GU confirms death of coach’s brother
The Fortier family is in mourning tonight.
Donut Parade sells out before 8:30a
Opening day appears to be going well for the much-beloved donut shop
Student arrested three times in cyber threat case appears in court
The former Lewis and Clark student arrested three times in a case involving cyber threats against students and LC high school was back in court Monday after being arrested again on Friday.
Senior center that evicted elderly to become student housing
The former Academy senior living facility is getting ready to re-open as a student apartment complex, renting for between $700-$1410 a month
Disabled workers must be paid at least minimum wage under new bill
The Washington state House has passed a bill that would require physically or mentally disabled workers to be paid the same minimum wage that other workers in the state receive.
You may soon be eating salmon that’s been genetically modified
You may soon be eating genetically modified salmon. Today, the FDA allowed that production and the company behind it expects its first harvest next year.
EWU releases statement after traffic death of beloved faculty member
Eastern Washington University has released a statement regarding the death of a long-time, beloved faculty member
Former LC student accused of threats arrested again
Former LC student accused of sending threats arrested again for violating the conditions of his release.
Local patients’ personal and medical information stolen, held for ransom
A local company paid thousands of dollars in ransom after their patients' private personal and medical information was hacked.
Need a boxer in your life?
You're invited to a fundraiser for the Northwest Boxer Rescue to help local dogs
Surprising risk older people run by having a dog
The number of elderly people who break bones while walking their dogs is on the rise
Spokane ranked as one of the best cities to live in
Five towns in Washington and North Idaho make the top 100 in Livability's Top 100 Best Places to Live in America
Still tired this morning? Here are some easy things to do to get better sleep tonight.
30 percent of all Americans suffer from insomnia. Here are some easy things you can do to start sleeping better.
Poor tax payers pay more in WA than any other state
A new study released today shows that poor tax payers pay more in taxes in Washington state than any other state in the nation. Read on to find out why.
Can you catch up on sleep during the weekend? Science says no.
A new study released today in the medical journal Current Biology says if you miss out on sleep during the week, your health will suffer even if sleep all weekend.
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