These are the proposed replacement levies you'll find on your Feb. election ballot
School districts in Spokane County are relying on the community to help them better students’ education with levies in the upcoming February 9th election.
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Spokane Valley church raises enough to erase $30 million in medical debt for locals in need
A Spokane Valley church is making sure medical debt is one less thing families have to worry about during this pandemic.
Washington task force suggests policy changes for families struggling to afford child care
A task force in Washington is recommending policy changes to help families struggling to afford child care, while simultaneously keeping the state’s child care industry afloat.
New state bill aims to require boater education course, license to operate kayaks and paddleboards
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A new bill aims to make watersports safer for anyone using a kayak, canoe or paddleboard. House Bill 1018, filed by Representative John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), seeks to apply the sames rules for operating motorboats to those…
Psychologist shares tips to help reduce your child's stress during the pandemic
The pandemic has been rough on all of us, especially children.
Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman's book available for pre-order through local bookstores
SPOKANE, Wash. -- America was wowed by the words of Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman during Wednesday's Presidential Inauguration. The 22-year-old Youth Poet Laureate recited her poem "The Hill We Climb" and talked about change, which is also the theme of…
WIAA outlines schedules for high school sports seasons 2 and 3
The past year has brought about a lot of changes, including how and when athletes get to play. Now, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is providing more clarity on the return of high school sports.
Local charity looks for community help to find money in creative ways
When times are tough, charities can be a lifeline. But what happens when the charities can’t make it?
Elementary students decorate this year's 'Blizzard Boxes' for local seniors
Driving conditions can easily turn dangerous when it snows in Spokane, which is why the Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels is thinking ahead to make sure seniors in need have access to food despite the forecast.
Family treated by pediatrician killed in windstorm remembers her fondly
The life of a beloved community member was taken far too soon on Wednesday when a violent windstorm ripped through the region. Now, one family is sharing what it meant to be cared for by Dr. Melanie Sanborn, a pediatrician at Shriners Hospital.
Still without power? Coeur d'Alene Fire has tips to keep you safe
Thousands across the region remain in the dark after Wednesday's deadly windstorm. The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department wants the public to remain safe during this time and offered a few tips for those who may be relying on generators. Always…
'Shots for shots': Local retirement community throws party to celebrate getting vaccinated for COVID-19
A local retirement community celebrated getting vaccinated by literally knocking COVID-19 down.
'This is going to be a day we'll never forget': Silver Mountain avalanche victims remembered a year later
Hours turned into days of searching for survivors, only to end up with three people gone: Carl Humphreys, Scott Parsons and Molly Hubbard.
WIAA amends high school sports schedule with hopes to bring back football by February
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has once again amended its high school sports season schedule, with tentative plans to re-introduce sports like football as soon as February.
WIAA Executive Board to decide how to implement new COVID-19 guidelines
A big decision could come Wednesday for high school sports in Washington.
Here's when local school districts plan to bring more students back for in-person learning
With New Year’s behind and winter break coming to an end, families are getting ready for their students to learn again.
Quiz: How well do you know these 12 commonly confused words?
We'll give you the definition, you pick the correct word.
Mt. Spokane adapts to safety protocols during busy ski season
Three weeks into the ski season and Mt. Spokane sold out its daily lift tickets for the first time the day after Christmas.
A look back at the top 10 baby names of the '90s
These names really were all that and a bag of chips.
Family spends first Christmas in new home after years without one
For the first time in four years, Norm and his daughter celebrated Christmas in a home; their home.
Spokane man giving out 600 free meals on Christmas Day at these local restaurants
Santa isn't the only one spreading cheer this Christmas. Rick Clark and his Quaranteam are at it again, making sure no one goes hungry on Christmas Day.
Check out these events offered by local ski resorts heading into the new year
If your New Year's resolution is to become a pro skier, you're in luck. Local ski resorts are offering plenty of events and opportunities to practice heading into the new year.
50 of the most popular biblical baby names
Names from the Bible have been popular as long as the Good Book has existed, and many have grown steadily in usage in recent years. Here are some of the most popular.
Spokane Valley church raising money to eliminate millions in medical debt, and there's still time to donate
A local church is doing everything in its power to help those in need this holiday.
