SPOKANE – A local man was released from jail on his own recognizance less than a day after allegedly causing a fatal crash near Spokane International Airport on Sept. 24. Philip Garcia, 23, is charged with driving while under... — Updated 9/28/2023

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE - Washington’s Army National Guard will soon relocate one of its aviation support facilities from Fairchild Air Force Base to the former Executive Flight building at Pangborn Memorial Airport. Chelan-Doug... — Updated 9/21/2023

SPOKANE – Spokane County has a new court commissioner. Jerry Scharosch was appointed by Spokane County Superior Court Presiding Judge Julie McKay, effective Oct. 2. Scharosch received his undergraduate degree in geography from Po... — Updated 9/21/2023

SPOKANE – Teck American Incorporated, a subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited (Teck) has donated $20,000 to local organizations supporting emergency wildfire responses in eastern Washington. The money was given to two groups in... — Updated 9/7/2023

MEDICAL LAKE – The final daily update on the Gray Fire was sent out From Northwest Team 7 on Sept. 2, who had been overseeing the firefighting efforts. Since this notice, all evacuation warnings have been lifted. This update... — Updated 9/7/2023

OLYMPIA — As required by state law, political party declarations voters must sign when participating in the 2024 Presidential Primary were certified Tuesday morning by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Washington’s voters do not... — Updated 9/7/2023

SPOKANE — U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents in and around Spokane impacted by two active wildfires, according to a company press release. Because the Gray and Oregon fires... — Updated 8/31/2023

OLYMPIA – The work-related records of public employees are indeed public, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, Aug. 24. In a public records-access lawsuit filed by the Freedom Foundation, the state’s highest court ruled... — Updated 8/31/2023

OLYMPIA – Some lucky hunters have an extra shot at obtaining additional permits this season. According to the state Department of Fish and Wildife, hunters who previously bought a multi-season application will have a chance to bu... — Updated 8/31/2023

MEDICAL LAKE – Two people from Tacoma have been arrested and booked into Spokane County Jail on burglary charges. On August 21, 2023, at approximately 8:15 am, Spokane Police Detective Lynch was working in the Gray Fire... — Updated 8/25/2023

COULEE DAM–Locals are invited to join Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area for a free, family friendly fishing festival Saturday Sept. 9. Lake Roosevelt has partnered with other federal, state, and non-profit agencies sharing... — Updated 8/25/2023

OLYMPIA – Some lucky hunters have an extra shot at obtaining additional permits this season. According to the state Department of Fish and Wildife, hunters who previously bought a multi-season application will have a chance to... — Updated 8/25/2023

PULLMAN – The Washington State Patrol has stepped up its enforcement efforts as Washington State University students return to college in Pullman. The 10-day enforcement effort ends Aug. 20, the patrol said. District No. 4 troop... — Updated 8/17/2023

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – One man was arrested and will be charged with attempted murder after firing a gun at a deputy and then leading police on a dangerous car chase. Robert L. Talley, 53 has been booked into Spokane County Jail and... — Updated 8/10/2023

The Medical Lake School District has several contested seats as well. Gerri Johnson is leading the race with 49.51% for District Director 1, Lennelle Spillman is currently in second place with a slight lead over Bryan Musser.... — Updated 8/3/2023

Early primary election results have started coming in, and several contested races are on the ballot. The seat for Cheney School Board District 4 has John Boerger currently leading with 35.74%. Bill Hanson currently sits in second... — Updated 8/3/2023

CHENEY — Here are the unofficial ballot returns as of Tuesday night, Aug. 1: Airway Heights City Proposition No. 1 (Library) Yes---410 No---173 Proposition No. 2 (Fire Station) Yes---452 No---131 Cheney City Proposition No. 1... — Updated 8/3/2023

CHENEY – Spokane County elections officials said ballots are coming in for contested West Plains races on the Aug. 1 primary ballot. This year so far, 819 ballots (13%) out of 6,298 mailed to registered voters in Cheney had been... — Updated 7/27/2023