4 News Now Q&A: Do infertility treatments increase health risks?
Q: Do infertility treatments increase health risks? Millions of people use infertility treatments to have a baby, and this week, new research linked those treatments…
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Kettle Falls schools closed Thursday as board considers re-instating mask mandate
KETTLE FALLS, Wash. -- The Kettle Falls School District is closed Thursday as the Washington Department of Labor and Industries investigates the district's decision to rescind its mask mandate. Earlier this month, the Kettle Falls School Board voted to make…
1 person injured in rollover crash on eastbound I-90 near Geiger
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A rollover crash blocked the left lane on eastbound I-90 near Geiger Thursday morning. The lane has since reopened. According to Washington State Patrol, the crash happened just after 5 a.m. Thursday. One car was involved in…
Spokane's annual Point-in-Time Count begins Thursday
SPOKANE CO., Wash. -- Spokane's annual Point-in-Time Count begins Thursday. The count is essentially a point-in-time census of the homeless population in Spokane County. This census is conducted every year to give every federally-funded community a snapshot of homelessness where…
Silver Mountain closed Tuesday due to dangerous weather
KELLOGG, Idaho -- The ski area on Silver Mountain will be closed Tuesday, February 22. According to a Facebook post, dangerous weather conditions forced the closure. Silver Mountain was expected to reopen Wednesday morning. Schweitzer and Mt. Spokane planned to…
Need a snow shovel? No-Li Brewhouse is handing them out for free
SPOKANE, Wash. -- No-Li Brewhouse is celebrating the fresh snow with free shovels. People who go to pub between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday can get a complimentary snow shovel, as long as they agree to pay it forward.…
City crews working to clear snowy roads around Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- City crews worked Monday morning to clear snowy roads around Spokane. The City of Spokane said street crews were out sanding and deicing…
Packed In: New York Times shines light on Spokane's housing crisis
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The New York Times is shining a light on Spokane's housing crisis. On Sunday, the national newspaper dedicated an entire article to the issue, titling the piece "The Next Affordable City Is Already Too Expensive." "Being an…
COVID vaccination requirement to no longer be enforced at Spokane Chiefs games
SPOKANE, Wash. -- In accordance with Gov. Jay Inslee's announcement Thursday, COVID vaccination will no longer be required to attend Spokane Chiefs games starting March 1. Starting March 1, vaccine verification or proof of a negative COVID test will no…
Health officials warn parents of recalled infant formulas being sold in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho -- The Idaho Health Department is warning parents that some infant formulas involved in a recent recall are, or have recently been, sold in Idaho. Abbot Laboratories announced Thursday it was recalling powdered infant formulas made by Similac,…
Driver injured in rollover crash in Northwest Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A driver was injured in a rollover crash in Northwest Spokane Friday morning. Spokane Police said the driver of a Toyota was speeding on Queen Ave when they ran through a stop sign and hit a truck…
Brad Paisley to perform at Northern Quest this summer
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. -- Brad Paisley is set to perform at Northern Quest Resort and Casino this summer. The country singer's concert is scheduled for Sunday, June 26. Tickets go on sale February 25 at 10 a.m. https://twitter.com/NorthernQuest/status/1494712063641358336 RELATED: Paul McCartney…
Man hit and killed by car on Highway 95 in Lapwai
LAPWAI, Idaho -- A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Highway 95 Thursday night. According to Idaho State Police, the crash happened around 8 p.m. near Birch Ave. The driver was heading south on the highway when…
Gov. Inslee expected to announce when Washington's indoor mask mandate will be lifted Thursday
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to announce when the state's indoor mask mandate will be lifted on…
2 people killed in crash on SR 261 near Ritzville
ADAMS CO., Wash. -- Two people were killed in a crash on SR 261 near Ritzville Wednesday night. According to Washington State Patrol, the crash happened eight miles south of Ritzville just before 6:30 p.m. John Gielisch, 65, was driving…
Man found dead on side of the road in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A man's body was found on E 4th Ave in Spokane Valley early Tuesday morning. According to the Spokane Valley Police Department, deputies got a call just before 8 a.m. that a man was seen lying…
Local school district risks losing funding by defying state mask mandate
KETTLE FALLS, Wash. -- Students and staff in the Kettle Falls School District will no longer be required to wear masks. The Kettle Falls…
WSU to lift masking requirement at large outdoor events
PULLMAN, Wash. -- In conjunction with updated state guidance, Washington State University plans to lift the masking requirement at large outdoor events beginning February 18. The change…
At least one person killed in crash on Highway 395 near Chewelah
STEVENS CO., Wash. -- At least one person was killed in a crash on Highway 395 at Hafer Rd Thursday morning. According to Washington State Patrol, a car hit a power pole around 7:20 a.m. four miles south of Chewelah.…
'Time to make the change': WA Superintendent of Public Instruction supports making masks optional in schools
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction is in support of making masks optional in schools. Chris Reykdal said Tuesday he advised…
Semi hits power pole, causes widespread power outage in Twin Lakes area
TWIN LAKES, Idaho -- More than 1,200 Kootenai Electric customers in the Twin Lakes area were without power Wednesday morning. According to the power company, a semi hit a power pole on Highway 41. Kootenai Electric said crews were on…
4 News Now Q&A: What do you need to know about the new BA.2 subvariant?
Q: What do you need to know about the new BA.2 subvariant? After two years in a pandemic, the last thing…
Woman hit, killed by car on I-90 near George
GRANT CO., Wash. -- A woman died just after midnight Thursday when she was hit by a car on I-90. Washington State Patrol said the woman was standing in the freeway about five miles east of George when she was…
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