PANHANDLE REGION, Idaho -- Fishing season is just a hook away, and you won’t want to miss this summer’s fish restocking. Get your fishing gear ready, because Idaho Fish and Game will be releasing over 3,500 fish into lakes and…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The closure of the North Cascades Highway, which has now lasted for most of July, could be ending soon. The Washington State Department of Transportation's incident management team will reevaluate the closure on Monday, but the highway…
The annual “Burst-A-Bus” school supply drive kicked off Tuesday, July 27. The Salvation Army is partnering with local Fred Meyer and Target stores to help set students up for success for the coming school year.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The first-ever Wonder Fair is coming to celebrate the new and improved Wonder Market space. The event takes place on Sunday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is sponsored by the original three Wonder…
MOSES LAKE, Wash. -- A mosquito sample collected last week tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the seventh detection statewide. Grant County Mosquito Control District No. 1 reported the detection Wednesday. Two Washingtonians were diagnosed with West Nile…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Several fires burning in Okanogan County, including the Varden, Delancy and Cedar Creek fires, have led to the closure of parts of the North Cascades Highway. The closures have been requested by emergency responders who are battling…
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Drive-in movies are coming to Spokane Valley! You can join in on the summer fun at Valley Mission Park later this month. There will be two movies available; Karate Kid will play on July 23 at…
Fire danger has prompted the National Weather Service to issue another Fire Weather Watch through Wednesday this week.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As the heat continues, we are experiencing the results of it. An expansion joint concrete panel on US 395 over the Little Spokane River in the Wandermere area buckled due to the heat Friday afternoon. Crews were…
SPOKANE, Wash. — To anyone needing relief from the relentless heat, the City is reopening its network of 1,000 cooling center spaces. The Looff Carrousel cooling centers operate in the multi-purpose rooms, opening July 18 from 11 a.m. to 8…
SPOKANE, Wash. — If you're taking I-90 this next week, expect some closures because crews for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be working on several interstate ramps next…
SPOKANE, Wash. — Riverfront Park is hosting fun activities for children throughout the summer beginning July 12. This Monday, you can join Spokane Library for "Story Time at the North Bank" shelter near the Ice Age Floods Playground. All of…
SPOKANE, Wash. — If you’re planning to head through State Route 20 Monday, you might need to use another route. The highway will fully close on Monday at 10 a.m. for fire response activity about 20 miles west of Winthrop…
Wildfire activity has led officials to close a lane of the North Cascades Highway near Winthrop, causing delays up to an hour for drivers.
COUER D'ALENE, Idaho -- If you live in either Kootenai or Shoshone County, they are going to be under Stage 2 fire restrictions and that means certain activities are prohibited. These restrictions…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you use I-90 through Spokane, you might need to plan for some additional driving time this coming week. Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will be…
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- According to the Washington State Department of Health, 69.6 percent of people 16 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of July 7. These numbers were found from the Washington State…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Gonzaga Athletics has partnered with the GU School of Business Administration to provide student-athletes with the education and tools necessary to build and elevate their personal brands. Through Next Level, the School of Business (SBA) will begin…
PULLMAN, Wash. -- A Pullman man sustained life-threatening injuries on Sunday night after a fireworks tube exploded against his leg. The man, in his 20s, was bracing the aerial display against his thigh when it exploded and damaged his leg.…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane children needing meals can now pick them up at various locations across the city. Spokane Public Schools started its Summer Meals Program at the following locations Monday: Finch Elementary at 11 a.m. Grant Elementary at 11…
Fred Meyer, as part of Kroger Health, has launched a vaccine incentive in the form of five, $1 million checks, as well as 50 “groceries for a year,” valued at $13,000.
COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho -- Motorists should expect road closure this Sunday due to the upcoming IRONMAN triathlon, causing delays. Traffic will be delayed from Northwest Boulevard south to Missile Base Road. The highway will remain open, but there will be…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The order by Gov. Jay Inslee for capacity limitations to be adjusted or removed was released Friday, meaning more space will be available at Spokane cooling spaces. With the lifting of social distancing requirements, the City of…
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- With the record-breaking heat wave coming to the pacific northwest and extremely hot temperatures predicted for this weekend and on, the City of Spokane Valley has designated a handful of cooling locations. People can get out…
Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday removed capacity limits at publicly owned or operated, non-profit cooling centers.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- After a brush fire near Ferraro’s caused damage to the building Tuesday, the restaurant is thanking firefighters by paying half of their bill. Ferraro’s is giving all firefighters a 50 percent discount on their purchases for the…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Symphony Associates’ 2021 Upscale Sale made $125,000 over the last several weeks. Hundreds of individuals donated items and the SSA members volunteered thousands of hours preparing the donations to be sold. The Upscale Sale and…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The City of Spokane is holding its first ever Civil Service Test Fest. This event will allow applicants to apply for multiple positions at the same time, and schedule multiple Civil Service tests on the same day.…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The 2022 USA Karate National Championships are going to be held in Spokane for the first time. The event was supposed to be held in the Lilac City last year, but was cancelled due to COVID-19. This…
It's been an exciting weekend for high school students all around Spokane celebrating graduation. Today, the class of 2021 graduated from Lewis and Clark High School—the biggest graduating class this year.
If you have any outdoor plans late Sunday afternoon, you may want to move them inside. National Weather Services says thunderstorms and 50 mph winds are going to be blowing across Washington and Idaho later today.
'WA Notify' is Washington's COVID-19 exposure notification tool, and research shows that it has saved an estimated 30-120 lives and has likely prevented about 6,000 coronavirus cases during the first four months it was in use.
Q: What do we know about the newly approved Alzheimer's treatment? A: For the first time in nearly two decades, the FDA has approved new treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s a historic development in fighting against the disease, but many…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Hasan Minhaj is coming to Spokane this fall to the First Interstate Center for the Arts on November 16. Minhaj was the host and creator of the modern cultural and political weekly comedy show Patriot Act with…
SPOKANE, Wash -- As of Friday, some of Spokane’s splash pads are open for business. Splash pads in Audubon, Merkel, Friendship, Pacific and Riverfront parks are now open, and the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation said that more are…
SPOKANE, Wash -- The Washington State Department of Transportation is expanding the hours of operation for the Walnut Street ramp meter. The new hours of operation, beginning Tuesday, June 8, are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The…
Q: Do I need to wear my mask, even if I’m vaccinated? A: The CDC says that you can go without your mask if you’re fully vaccinated. However, some Washington businesses are still requiring them regardless of vaccination. Every business…
PULLMAN, Wash -- Firefighters were sent to the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house at 4:30 a.m. Monday when sensors triggered an alarm. A broken washer hose on the third floor laundry room caused water damage to every floor, including the…
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho -- A man driving a stolen vehicle hit a patrol car during a high speed chase on I-90 Sunday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Idaho State Police Troopers responded to a call about a gray…
RATHDRUM, Idaho -- If you’re thinking about brushing the dust off of your COVID-lockdown and breathing in some fresh air, think about heading over to Rathdrum Mountain, just outside of Rathdrum,…
Participants will see a temporary increase in their benefits from June to September for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. The additional money will also increase revenue for Idaho’s WIC-authorized grocery retailers.
Fiat Chrysler said Friday that it is recalling more than a half-million heavy-duty Ram trucks to fix a problem that can cause the wheels to fall off.
KOOTENAI CO., Idaho -- Due to the unseasonably dry and warm weather, it’s not surprising if you’d want to be outside this weekend, enjoying the beauty that Kootenai County has to offer. However, the Sheriff’s Department would like to remind…
SPOKANE, Wash. — New research shows that the number of screening mammograms of women living in Washington plummeted by nearly half during the pandemic. The study determined that the largest drop-offs are amongst women of color and those living in…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- After 11 days of conflict between Israel and Palestine, with over 250 people dead, protests have sparked around the world. Spokane joined those rallies on Saturday to stand in solidarity with Palestine. Several organizations representing the Spokane…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Larger recycling carts will be delivered to residents who have determined that they need more space to accommodate their recyclables. The City of Spokane said that this comes as a result of their new recycling schedule, where…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Hundreds of thousands of rainbow trout will be released into Lake Roosevelt over the next two weeks as part of a funded program by the Bonneville Power Administration. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the…
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