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Winter storm to cancel Riverfront Market

SPOKANE, Wash.-- If you had plans to go shopping on Riverfront this Wednesday evening, there may be an unfortunate update. Spokane's Riverfront Market event on Nov. 30 is cancelled because of the winter storm on the way. In a Facebook…

1 killed, 1 injured in crash near Ephrata

EPHRATA, Wash. - 45-year-old Daniel Tiegen from Soap Lake was killed in a crash on Nov. 22. His brother, Christoper Tiegen, was traveling in the passenger seat, and sustained non-life threatening injuries. Daniel was driving a Ford Ranger pickup northbound…

Veteran owned bakery shop opens in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. - Business alert! Twenty-Seventh Heaven is a scratch bakery, and it's now open on S. Madison Street. The shop is owned and operated by a two-person, female veterans-owned business and serves plenty of baked treats, including coffee cake,…

I-90 reopens near Ellensburg

ELLENSBURG, Wash. - Eastbound I-90 has reopened near Ellensburg following a semi crash. Two semis were involved in the crash just before 4:00 a.m. It fully blocked the eastbound lanes of the highway for several hours. https://twitter.com/wspd6pio/status/1582701038083411968?s=20&t=xZT_m-s-lF5281VxGMzUkw There is no…

Here's when local pools will open for the season

SPOKANE, Wash. – Summer is just around the corner, which means pool season is almost here.  Local pools and aquatic centers will open and operate on different days. Here’s when you can expect them to be ready:  City of Spokane…

Your Bloomsday 2022 guide

SPOKANE, Wash.-- It's back! Runners, walkers, and everyone in between will be filling the streets of Spokane for Bloomsday. Bloomsday 2020 and 2021 were virtual races because of the COVID-19 pandemic. From parking…

Cheney Public Schools names new superintendent

CHENEY, Wash.-- There will be a new leader at Cheney Public Schools starting this summer. School district officials said Dr. Ben Ferney was selected to be superintendent. The board of directors unanimously voted to offer him a contract that will…

Here are the Spokane Public Schools graduation dates

SPOKANE, Wash.-- It's almost time for seniors to put on their caps and gowns. Here's what you need to know if your student is graduating from Spokane Public Schools. Bryant/TEC Thursday, June 9 6 p.m. Bryant Campus IMAGES Tuesday, June…

It's not too late to register for Bloomsday this year

SPOKANE, Wash.-- Bloomsday is right around the corner and it's not too late to register. This year, the race will be back in-person. The in-person race takes place Sunday, May 1. Registration costs $35 until April 28. If you miss…

PHOTOS: Jr. Bloomsday is back!

SPOKANE, Wash.-- About 2,600 kids hit the pavement Saturday for Jr. Bloomsday. PREVIOUS: 2,600 kids to hit the course for Jr. Bloomsday

Airway Heights brush fire extinguished; no injuries reported

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash.-- The brush fire that forced some evacuations in Airway Heights Friday is extinguished. Firefighters said nobody was hurt nor was any property lost in the flames. The Spokane Fire Department said it got calls about the fire…