4 injured in downtown Spokane apartment fire
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Four people were taken to local hospitals Thursday for injuries suffered in a fire at the Park Place Tower Apartments. At around 1…
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Special election ballots heading to homes for Spokane Fire EMS levy
Ballots are heading to Spokane homes for a special election. Up for a vote is the renewal of Spokane Fire's EMS levy.
High winds knock over trees, damage homes in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The high winds are over and people are starting to clean up what's left behind. Trees fell across the region, some causing damage and others barely missing homes. Doug Baker got a call from his mother Monday…
Fairchild airmen excited for SkyFest’s return
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – SkyFest is finally returning to Fairchild Air Force Base. The last time it held the air show was back in 2019. It was supposed to return…
‘Our parking lot has been the detour’: Local businesses feeling effects of Thor-Freya construction
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The weather is warming up, which means construction cones are coming back. The Thor-Freya construction has started and local businesses are already feeling the effects. Mudslingers Drive-Thru Coffee is smack-dab in the middle of the construction zone.…
‘They did the best they could:’ Gonzaga students emotional over loss against Arkansas
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Zags cheered on the Bulldogs up until the last second, despite the disappointing game. Fans like Kady Amsbary and Jessica Batey packed Logan Tavern on Thursday…
‘We just had to go:’ Ukrainian families arrive in Spokane and start their lives from scratch
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Spokane has welcomed six Ukrainian families, now trying to adjust to life in America. They escaped the war and left everything…
‘Do what you were meant to do’: Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton’s dad has message for his son
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-- Not every dad can watch their son play on college basketball's biggest stage. Rasir Bolton's father Ray Bolton can…
Ukrainian families escape the war in their country by coming to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Six Ukrainian families whose homes were destroyed or taken over by the Russian military just arrived in Spokane. As they work to…
‘It didn’t sound right:’ Man almost falls victim to fake gold jewelry scam in North Idaho
KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho -- The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office wants you to be aware of a scam in the area involving fake gold jewelry.…
Spokane Police find man accused of robbing 7-Eleven, assaulting clerk hiding in RV
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The Spokane Police Department found the man accused of robbing a 7-Eleven and assaulting a worker hiding in an RV. Officers…
‘Trying to do the best job I can’: Diesel prices take toll on trucking companies
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash.-- It's been hard enough to find truck drivers recently, and adding the rise in diesel prices is making business even more difficult to navigate. The owner…
‘It’s a huge impact’: New law will offer more Washington students free meals at school
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- When students get a free meal at school, a big load is lifted off some family's shoulders. A new Washington law…
‘Anything over $4 is a lot’: Delivery drivers hit hard by soaring gas prices
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Gas prices continue to skyrocket and it doesn't look like it's going to level out soon. Not only does it impact everyday drivers, people that rely on driving…
Police investigating deadly shooting in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Police are trying to track down a shooter that killed a person on Monday night. Detectives say a person was found shot to death on…
Search continues for murder suspect who had investigators looking in Otis Orchards for hours
OTIS ORCHARDS, Washington -- The manhunt continues for a murder suspect wanted by Spokane Police. Several law enforcement agencies searched for hours in Otis Orchards on Monday afternoon. Spokane Police would…
US Marshals: Investigators search for wanted suspect in Otis Orchards
OTIS ORCHARDS, Wash.-- U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement agencies are looking for a wanted person connected to a case out of Spokane. Investigators have been…
‘Give them a helping hand’: Gonzaga basketball players help collect donations for ‘Giving Backpacks’
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Zags are heading to the WCC tournament this weekend. Despite a busy schedule, players spent some of their downtime giving back to the…
‘I think it should be now’: Mayor Nadine Woodward reacts to Gov. Inslee’s mask date change
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Masks are coming off a little more than a week earlier than originally scheduled. Governor Jay Inslee moved the date up to March 12. However,…
Scammers took $770 million from people online in 2021, FTC says
If you like to scroll on social media and buy something here or there -- be extra careful. Last year, scammers took $770 million from…
The Globe lights up in blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The Inland Northwest is showing its support for Ukraine. Gonzaga Prep senior Dylan D’Agostino and his friends wanted to bring awareness…
Colville School District superintendent resigns
COLVILLE, Wash. -- The superintendent of Colville School District, Steve Fisk, has resigned. Fisk said he asked to resign at the school board meeting Friday. He said he would be working…
Kettle Falls School Board votes to comply with state mask mandate
KETTLE FALLS, Wash.-- Everyone in the Kettle Falls Schools District will be putting their masks back on-- for now. At the Kettle Falls School Board…
‘Prayers are for you’: Local Ukrainian man worries about his family as Russia moves into his home country
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Some Ukrainian families who call the Inland Northwest home have to watch what's happening to their loved ones from thousands…
Packed In: Kootenai Co. sheriff says Hayden needs more deputies as city rapidly grows
HAYDEN, Idaho-- Hayden is growing fast and that's making it hard for law enforcement officers to keep the community safe. On Wednesday,…
‘We have to evolve’: Wineries work to get millennials to drink more wine
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A new report says fewer millennials are drinking wine and if it continues on this track, it could hurt the wine industry. A…
Business owners in North Spokane concerned about possible homeless camp
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A potential plan to move a homeless camp to northeast Spokane is no longer a possibility. Business owners in the area had…
New Washington bill looks to make changes to state’s Death With Dignity law
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A new bill in the Washington legislature is trying to make major changes to an existing assisted suicide law known…
‘I’m really excited’: People express mixed feelings over mask mandate ending
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Washington is taking a huge step towards the end of the pandemic. On March 21, Washingtonians will not have to wear a mask inside most…
Olympian cross-country skier from Winthrop follows in mother’s footsteps
SPOKANE, Wash. -- When you were a kid, someone probably asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up. A girl from Winthrop decided what she wanted to…
Richland School District cancels school again following ‘mask choice’ vote
RICHLAND, Wash. -- For the second day in a row, the Richland School District has canceled school. On Tuesday, the school board voted 3-2 to make masking optional. Hours after the decision, the district announced an emergency closure for Wednesday.…
Spokane Police find 40,000 fentanyl pills, meth while responding to drive-by shooting
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Police confiscated a substantial amount of drugs and thousands of dollars in counterfeit money while responding to a drive-by shooting…
Spokane City Council votes for study on adding fluoride to water
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The City of Spokane will take a closer look at adding fluoride to its water. The city council voted 5-2 in favor of…
Spokane City Council votes to move forward with special election for EMS levy
SPOKANE, Wash.-- We're one step closer to voting for the renewal of an emergency medical services levy in Spokane this spring. Spokane City…
‘It feels like home’: ESPN analyst serves ‘Farnham Flatbread’ in Spokane to support the fight against cancer
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A popular voice you may have heard in Spokane raised money for a cancer organization in an unconventional way. The…
Son who shot and killed his father identified, charged with murder
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The man who shot and killed his father Thursday night was charged with first-degree murder, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Deputies…
Packed In: Spokane receives $680k grant for water, sewer systems for Liberty Park project
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The City of Spokane received a $680,460 grant to connect water and sewage systems to affordable housing units for…
City of Spokane adds fencing under Browne Street underpass
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Fences are going up on the sidewalks that run under the Browne Street underpass. City of Spokane leaders say the fencing is part of its…
‘It just feels special’: Spirit Games are back at the Spokane Arena
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The Spokane Arena thundered once again with the voices of cheering students. Monday kicked off the Spirit Games for Spokane schools. It's a competition between basketball…
Washington House bill would require informational human trafficking posters in all bathroom rest areas
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Several bills in the Washington Legislature would require a lot of action from the Department of Transportation. House Bill…
‘The kids loved him’: Coworkers, students remember beloved East Valley teacher
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A beloved East Valley School District teacher is being remembered. Tony Bevacqua died on Monday as he battled an aggressive cancerous brain tumor. Bevacqua worked…
YMCA purchases land on Moran Prairie, plans to build full facility
SPOKANE, Wash. – YMCA of the Inland Northwest is expanding on the South Hill. The organization has purchased 15 acres of land at 5020 South Glenrose. The property has long…
‘It’s a good feeling to be back’: Schmidty’s Burgers reopens in Coeur d’Alene following fire
After two years of waiting and patience, Schmidty's Burgers in Coeur d'Alene is back open at a new location. A fire destroyed the business and five others in January 2020.
‘We’re having a hard time’: Local restaurants do what they can to battle staffing shortage, keep costs down
Small businesses can't seem to catch a break during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between staffing shortages and inflation, maybe have had a hard time keeping their doors open.
‘I’m disappointed’: Mayor Nadine Woodward responds to city council’s move to censure council member who refuses to mask up
On Monday, the Spokane City Council not only voted to censure Bingle but also approved a resolution urging Woodward to enforce the mask rule and not let Bingle inside city hall without one on.
Man found dead at homeless encampment near I-90
SPOKANE, Wash.-- A man was found dead at 'Camp Hope' over the weekend. The Spokane Fire Department said it got a call about a possible death Sunday at…
‘We don’t have a choice and time is of the essence’: Deputies rescue man who crashed into Hayden Lake
HAYDEN, Idaho -- A 91-year-old man has three deputies to thank for saving his life. They jumped into action when he drove into Hayden Lake and…
Spokane Police use undercover officers to find, arrest man accused of attacking women at Manito Park
SPOKANE Wash.-- The Spokane Police Department went to great lengths to find and arrest the man they think attacked two women at Manito Park. Spokane…
Idaho governor doubles down on education in budget proposal
POST FALLS, Idaho -- Idaho Gov. Brad Little is doubling down on education in this year's budget proposal. He is proposing an 11-percent increase in 2022, which is…
No school Monday for SPS students due to COVID
SPOKANE, Wash. -- There will be no class for Spokane Public Schools students on Monday, January 24. A tweet from the district said the decision to have…
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