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Moose takes a dip in Chattaroy family's pool

SPOKANE CO., Wash. — Some people living in north Spokane County got a special surprise in their backyard Wednesday morning. A mother moose was found swimming in a…

Doggie Dip makes its way back to Spokane this week!

SPOKANE, Wash. — With temperatures still on the higher side, it's not too late to take your dog to the pool and cool off. The city…

Families can swim for free in Spokane Valley on Saturdays

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Families can swim for free in Spokane Valley thanks to a new sponsorship. Pool World is covering Saturday swimming at the Park…

Severe lifeguard shortage at YMCAs across Inland Northwest

SPOKANE, Wash. -- One of the largest recreation centers in the Inland Northwest is still hiring lifeguards, in the middle of summer. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is down about…

Spokane County aquatic centers open just in time for historic heat wave

Spokane aquatic centers open June 20

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane's six aquatic centers are scheduled to open on Monday, June 20, and run through August 26. All pools will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The City operates Comstock, AM Cannon,…

Spokane city pools to reopen soon!

Here's what you need to know heading into swim season.

Liberty Park pool evacuated, suspect scales fence during police standoff

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A man scaled the fence of a local softball field in an effort to avoid Spokane Police officers on Friday morning. A release from…

Spokane County aquatic centers open just in time for historic heat wave

Both locations open today to people who have made reservations in advance -- but you can still book your swim!

Valley Mission Pool opening delayed due to a needed circulation pump replacement

Park Road Pool will continue to be open from June 18 to July 10 for the Spokane Valley Community

Spokane Valley pools to open in a limited capacity this summer

City of Spokane Valley pools will open this summer, but will operate in a limited capacity due to COVID-19 guidelines and limited staff.

How to prevent drowning — the No. 1 cause of accidental death in kids

Spokane Valley Parks and Rec announces potential plans for summer aquatics

Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation announced potential plans for the summer aquatics program on Friday.

Spokane working to open public pools for summer, but with restrictions

As temps head into the 80's this week, a swim at the pool might be crossing your mind.

Bali resort bans smartphone use by the pool

CDC offers guidance for going to the pool during the pandemic

If you are planning to head to the pool this summer, you will need to bring your swimsuit, towel and a face mask.

Uber driver crashes into NY swimming pool

A New York Uber driver crashes a car into a resident's pool.

Shadle Aquatic Center closed Thursday

The Shadle Aquatic Center in north Spokane will be closed Thursday 'due to unforeseen circumstances,' according to the city's Parks and Recreation Department.

Rare lava lake discovered on remote island

Despite what the movies tell you, very few of the Earth's 1,500 potentially active volcanoes actually contain bubbling pools of lava.

Dad leaps over 4-foot fence to save son from drowning

A parent's protective instincts are no joke.

#happylife: The Spokane Youth Card is now available!

Last summer, the City of Spokane made visiting their swimming pools free for residents with Splash passes and saw attendance increase 61%. City leaders couldn't help but wonder, though, what about the kids that couldn't get there because mom and dad couldn't drive them?