WSP searching for hit-and-run driver who struck 14-year-old boy
GRANT CO., Wash. – The Washington State Patrol is searching for the driver who hit a 14-year-old boy walking south of Mattawa early Wednesday morning. The hit-and-run…
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WSDOT wants you to prepare for Fourth of July travel
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Travel is expected to pick up for Fourth of July weekend. The Washington State Department of Transportation released its travel charts to help plan your travels. WSDOT expects travel to increase on many of the key routes…
Clouds and mountain showers today - Mark
A sunny start with some breezy South winds then clouds and calmer later. Low 70's today and warming to near 80 for Thursday. Mid 80's for Friday and Saturday with clouds and increased chances of showers into Monday, 4th of July.
1 body recovered, 3 missing as boat capsizes on Pend Oreille River
BONNER CO., Idaho -- One body has been recovered and three others are missing after a boat capsized on the Pend Oreille River. The…
Right lane of westbound I-90 near Freya reopens
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The right lane of westbound I-90 is back open near the Freya exit. It was blocked temporarily as firefighters put out a car fire. https://twitter.com/WSDOT_East/status/1542165258424311808 Drivers should be cautious through the area.
Distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 delayed in Spokane due to shipment process
SPOKANE, Wash.-- COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 were approved last week. Many parents are waiting for this moment to finally get their toddlers vaccinated. However, finding doses…
'Do something now': Neighbors plead for long-term change to decrease homelessness
SPOKANE, Wash. -- With a new homeless shelter set to open and proposed ordinances to stop camping on city property, neighbors are still asking for long-term change to address the growing issue.…
Dangerous water conditions in INW bringing awareness to swimmers
POST FALLS, ID. — The river near Corbin Park in Post Falls is seeing currents running at a high rate. It may look calm from the outside looking in, but underneath the current, there is a different story being told.…
Ramp closures coming to I-90 in Ritzville
RITZVILLE, Wash. -- Drivers traveling in both directions of I-90 near Ritzville will need to use alternate on and off-ramps. The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting pavement repairs on three ramps in the city. On June 29 and…
Central Library reopening in two weeks!
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Central Spokane Public Library will reopen on Monday, July 11. The library has been closed for the past two years due to renovations. A ceremony will take place to celebrate the reopening of the library. A…
Inland Northwest Opera to perform Carmen and the Bull in Riverfront Park
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Inland Northwest Opera is bringing Carmen and the Bull to Riverfront Park! The children's opera tells the beloved story of Ferdinand and the Bull set to Bizet's famous opera, Carmen. This new version is sure to…
You might see your Avista bill jump as soon as December 2022
If approved, the new rates would be put in effect in December 2022 and December 2023
Washington state license plates prices increase July 1
SEATTLE (AP) — Motorists will pay more for a Washington license plate starting July 1. It’s likely to be the most noticeable change as parts of a $17 billion bill to pay for transportation projects in the state start taking…
Wildfire evacuation notices canceled in Grant County
SOAP LAKE, Wash. -- All wildfire evacuation notices in Grant County have been canceled. https://twitter.com/GrantCoSheriff/status/1541997302855901184?s=20&t=X8ZGg4mvaTB8sNsYJ2TLwA The wildfire in Soap Lake has been mostly contained, and the…
Here's a reminder of which types of fireworks are illegal in Washington
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to make sure you know that not all fireworks are legal in the state of Washington.
University of Idaho study shows climate change is shrinking natural habitat for salmon
MOSCOW, Idaho -- A new study from the University of Idaho finds climate change is shrinking the natural habitat for salmon. The university’s study, published by the American Geophysical Union journal Geophysical Research Letters, confirmed that lower water volumes and…
Emails: FBI, local police communicated about Patriot Front presence in North Idaho long before June arrests
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Law enforcement and human rights organizations in North Idaho were aware of the actions of the Patriot Front group for more than a year before Coeur d’Alene Police arrested a “small army” of members at the Coeur d’Alene Pride event.
Conservationists call for action on Northwest wolf poaching
Wildlife advocates say there has been a distressing uptick in wolf poaching cases in the Northwest in the past year and a half.
Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren nominated for ESPY award
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Former Gonzaga basketball player Chet Holmgren is nominated for an ESPY. The ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards) honor individual and team athletic achievements. Holmgren is one of four finalists for this year's Best College…
Evacuations lifted, Cheney gas leak under control
CHENEY, Wash. -- A gas leak in Cheney is now under control. Evacuations have been lifted and people living near Salnave Elementary are safe to return to their homes. It is not clear what caused the natural gas leak. https://twitter.com/911Srec/status/1541832819848073216…
Air Force ROTC cadet dies in Idaho training accident
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho (AP) — An Air Force ROTC cadet from Alaska died in an accident involving a Humvee during a training exercise in Idaho, Mountain Home Air Force Base said Sunday. Mackenzie Wilson, 19, a cadet at Oregon State…
No one injured in Spokane Valley fire
SPOKANE, Wash.-- No one was injured in a commercial building fire in Spokane Valley early Tuesday morning. The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to the fire at E Sprague and S Dollar Rd around 1:20 a.m. Crews quickly extinguished the flames…
Warmer weather finally brings strawberries to Green Bluff
COLBERT, Wash. --- Strawberry season has finally arrived on Green Bluff! The cold, wet spring we've had delayed U-pick strawberries for weeks, but now Green Bluff Growers are opening up now that…
'Sucking the oxygen out of the room': City Council approves shelter lease as community pleads for change
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane City Council approved the lease for a new low barrier shelter on Monday night, voting 6 to 1 in favor of…
