Cloudy and Cool for Today and Tuesday- Mark
SPOKANE, Wash. — Clouds with possible freezing fog and some morning flurries. Clouds and cold move in through Thursday with highs of 32 and lows in the 20's. Friday we…
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Air 4 Adventure: Get out to the Community Forest in Post Falls
POST FALLS, Idaho. — Winter is in full swing, and even though it's cold out there, it's still a great time to get out…
Man suspected of shooting, killing woman arrested in Douglas County
EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Douglas County Sherriff's Office (DCSO) has arrested a man suspected of shooting and killing a woman in East Wenatchee. The Sheriff's…
WA males account for 80% of suicides in the state, among other troublingly disproportionate trends
The well-being of boys and men are being re-evaluated in a new piece of legislation in Washington State.
House committee gets rid of 'confession' exception in clergy reporting bill
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington has one of the nation's weakest mandatory reporter laws in the country. As of now, Washington clergy members are not listed as…
Dumped Bonner Co. dogs show signs of improvement at animal rescue
PONDERAY, Idaho -- The Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) announced nine dogs taken into its care in recent days were showing signs of improvement. RELATED: Bonner…
TSA: Record set for most firearms discovered in Washington airports in 2022
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers in Washington detected 164 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022, setting a new record. The majority of the firearms were discovered at Sea-Tac Airport, but the Spokane International Airport also had…
Lewiston Boil Water Order to remain in effect through the weekend
LEWISTON, Idaho -- Lewiston City officials confirmed Friday morning that the Boil Water Alert Order would remain in effect through the weekend, following a reservoir…
Cost of child care in Washington among the highest in the country
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The cost of child care continues to put a strain on Washington families everywhere. Statewide, the average cost is $1,044 per…
KCSO: Two Post Falls women arrested with stolen checks and mail
POST FALLS, ID -- Detectives with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office arrested two women accused of financial crimes in Post Falls on Wednesday. While investigating a grand theft and forgery case, KCSO responded to the Red Lion Hotel and located…
WA has 530 bridges in 'poor' condition — and limited repair money
Even with $605 million in federal aid, the state can't catch up with its growing maintenance backlog.
Can a $42B internet expansion plan close WA's digital divide?
After billions in telecom subsidies, it may take a new public approach to connect some 'last mile' areas like rural Grays Harbor County to broadband.
Boil Water Order lifted in some parts of Lewiston
LEWISTON, Idaho -- The Boil Water Order has been lifted for portions of the Lewiston community after a reservoir rupture. The city released the following map, which…
Court docs: Woman shot her son 'five or six times' before dumping his body off a bridge
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane County Superior Court released new court documents that reveal details about Christine Catelli's alleged…
Lewiston Police find missing girl
LEWISTON, Idaho — The Lewiston Police Department has found a missing girl. LPD said Jayda Rose McKenzie, or Sleeper, had not been contacted by family or friends since she didn't show up for work on Jan. 13. LPD said she…
Kettle Falls restaurant convicted in fish misbranding case
KETTLE FALLS, Wash - An eastern Washington restaurant has agreed to $10,000 in fines following a multi-year investigation by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. TJ's Bar and Grill in Kettle Falls was convicted of first-degree Unlawful Fish Catch Accounting…
WA lawmakers propose bill requiring clergy to report child abuse, citing InvestigateWest reporting
By Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest In response to InvestigateWest reporting on Jehovah’s Witnesses covering up allegations of sexual assault, Washington state lawmakers introduced a bill last week that would make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Senate Bill…
Silver Mountain closed Wednesday for gondola maintenance
KELLOGG, Idaho -- Attention skiers and snowboarders: Silver Mountain will be closed on Wednesday for gondola maintenance. In a Facebook post, the resort said its replacing a…
'100% preventable': WA lawmakers thinking of lowering blood-alcohol limit
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Drinking responsibly could take on a whole new meaning in Washington. Lawmakers in Olympia are now looking into lowering the blood-alcohol…
SCSO: Woman arrested after confessing to shooting, killing her son
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane County deputies arrested a woman after she confessed to killing her son in June 2022, according to the Sheriff's Office. On January…
Toyota drivers can hit the slopes for free on some Fridays at local ski resorts
Are you a big skier or snowboarder and drive a Toyota? If so, there's a chance for you to hit the slopes for free at some local ski resorts. Toyota is offering a promotion where you can go ski or…
Two people detained in Post Falls drug investigation
POST FALLS, Idaho — Two people were detained as police searched for possible distribution of drugs from a home in Post Falls. The Post Falls Police Department says…
Gas prices increase 5.3 cents per gallon in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — If you need to fill up the tank in Spokane this week, you will have to pay a bit more at the pump. According to a Gasbuddy Survey of 187 gas stations in Spokane, gas prices have…
WSP: Semi-truck crashes trying to avoid cat on SR 195 south of Colfax
WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. — Washington State Patrol says a semi-truck crashed trying to swerve away from a cat in the road. WSP the crash happened Sunday night at around 10 minutes before 9 p.m. on SR 195 near Prune Orchard…
