Inslee removes COVID-related capacity limits at some cooling centers
Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday removed capacity limits at publicly owned or operated, non-profit cooling centers.
Author: Rylee Fitzgerald
Ferarro's shows appreciation for local firefighters with half-off meals
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…
SSA Upscale Sale produces $125,000 in sales
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…
City of Spokane's 'Civil Service Test Fest' allows job-seekers to apply for multiple positions at one time
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.…
National Karate Championships coming to Spokane next summer
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…
Sunny graduation for Lewis and Clark High School at Riverfront Park
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.
Thunderstorms and strong winds blowing into Washington, North Idaho late Sunday afternoon
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.
Exposure notification tool is saving lives, according to researchers from UW and DOH
'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.
4 News Now Q&A: What do we know about the newly approved Alzheimer's treatment?
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…
Comedian Hasan Minhaj coming to Spokane this fall
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…
Splash pads are now open in the City of Spokane
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…
WSDOT expanding operation hours for Walnut Street ramp meter
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…
4 News Now Q&A: Do I need to wear my mask, even if I’m vaccinated?
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…
Broken washer hose causes water damage on every floor of unoccupied WSU fraternity house
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…
Man in stolen car leads Idaho State Police troopers on high-speed chase
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…
Air 4 Adventures: Rathdrum Mountain
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,…
Increase in funds for fresh foods to WIC Idaho participants
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.
$1 coffee? New app helping pick up your tab at local shops through June 20
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. authorities issue reminder to recreate safely this Memorial Day weekend
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…
WSU researchers find racial, socioeconomic inequities in mammogram screenings during pandemic
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…
Groups stand in solidarity with Palestine during protest at Clark Park in Spokane
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…
Larger recycling carts coming in June for those who need more room
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…
Almost half a million trout to be released into Lake Roosevelt
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…
