Back-to-school info made simple: What SPS wants parents to know ahead of sending students back in person
It's no secret that school looks a lot different, but Spokane's youngest students are doing well so far being back in school everyday.
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National Guard withdraws from Capitol, other measures remain
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday while the Washington National Guard will begin to withdraw from the Capitol campus in Olympia, some added long-term security measures will remain in the wake of increased threats that led up…
All evacuations lifted as crews knock down large fire at Washington Potato Company in Warden
People living near the Washington Potato Company in Warden can return to their homes, the Grant County Sheriff's Office said early Friday morning. According to the sheriff's office, the fire is under control.
All WA nursing home residents have received first round of vaccine, DOH says
All nursing home residents across Washington have now received their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine, the State Department of Health announced Thursday.
Central Valley elementary, middle school principals say phasing in students has been 'smooth process'
There's been a lot of thankfulness and grace from families excited to have their kids back in the classroom again.
900,000 Americans filed for unemployment in Donald Trump's last full week as president
The jobs crisis roared on during Donald Trump's last full week as president, with 900,000 Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits on a seasonally adjusted basis. It was a down from the prior week's upswing, when claims rose to 926,000.…
Biden pushes to reopen schools within 100 days
President Joe Biden is pledging to reopen most K-12 schools within 100 days -- an ambitious goal as Covid cases surge and teachers across the country fight some plans to reopen. Teachers' union leaders say they are pleased with Biden's…
Original Starbucks vandalized in Seattle protests, police make several arrests
Seattle officers have made at least two arrests on Wednesday stemming from property damage and violence in downtown as protesters take to the streets.
Here are the executive actions Biden is expected to take on Inauguration Day
President-elect Joe Biden plans to take 17 executive actions in the first hours of his presidency Wednesday, signing a flurry of executive orders, memoranda and directives to agencies implementing his first moves to address the coronavirus pandemic and undo some…
Biden and Harris sworn in during historic inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris took their oaths of office Wednesday in a historic inauguration. Harris will be the first female, the first Black and first South Asian vice president of the United States. After a tumultuous…
Central Valley parents, students frustrated with district's reopening plan
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A choice by the Central Valley School Board is frustrating some students and parents. On February 1st, middle and high schoolers will go…
Biden announces Rachel Levine as pick for assistant secretary at HHS, would be first transgender Senate-confirmed federal official
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as assistant health secretary, and she would make history as the first out, transgender federal official to be confirmed by the United States Senate, according to a statement Tuesday. Levine…
No one injured in Nine Mile Falls shop fire
NINE MILE FALLS, Wash. -- No injuries were reported in a shop fire west of Nine Mile Falls early Tuesday morning. Firefighters tell 4 News Now the shop was attached to a home on West Pine Bluff Road. The residents…
Explaining Spokane Public Schools' proposed replacement levy
School nurses, counselors, athletics, arts and after-school clubs are all essential parts of every kid's education- and they're all paid for district levies.
Washington moving to Phase 1B of vaccine rollout plan, will now include anyone 65 and older
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington State will immediately move to Phase 1B of its coronavirus vaccine rollout plan, which has been expanded to include anyone ages 65 and older.…
Spokane Comedy Club operating three restaurants, allowing private comedy shows under Phase 1
These restaurants are Spokane Breakfast Company, Fat Boy Wings, and Quesadilla Queen.
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.
Bonner Co. Sheriff urges Idahoans to avoid violent protest of the presidential inauguration
Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler urged Idahoans to avoid "hyper-partisan bickering" and making a "show of force" in the streets with Inauguration Day this week.
Airbnb working to identify hate groups making Olympia reservations ahead of inauguration
Airbnb is doing everything in its power to keep violence out of Olympia ahead of President-elect Biden’s inauguration.
Schweitzer CEO: If mask compliance doesn’t improve, it’ll be 'the end of the season for night skiing'
Right now, the resort requires that you wear a mask indoors and in the lift lines.
Roosevelt, Wilson Elementary remain closed Friday due to ongoing power outages
Roosevelt and Wilson Elementary School buildings will remain closed Friday due to continuing power outages at the schools and surrounding areas.
Idaho National Guard to deploy 300 to Biden inauguration
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — About 300 Idaho National Guard soldiers and airmen will be sent to Washington, D.C. to help with President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, the Idaho National Guard adjutant general, said the guard…
Power outages still widespread following wind storm
Clean up in the wake of Wednesday's windstorm is still underway, especially in large parts of the South Hill. A lot of people will spend at least one more night in the dark, maybe more.
Report: Siegfried & Roy illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher dies at 81
German news agency dpa is reporting that that illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of duo Siegfried & Roy, has died in Las Vegas at age 81.
