'It's not fun': Truck drivers stuck in the winter storm share what they went through
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Snoqualmie and Blewett passes are finally back open, so the backlog of delays you may have felt is going to be…
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Despite rise in COVID cases, New Year's Eve celebrations will go on in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As we roll into a new year and fresh start, celebrations won't be quite what some were hoping for a few months ago. Still, people are still finding ways to celebrate. We've made great progress in grappling…
'We thank you all': Mother and son find new home with the help of Spokane community
Heather Laird spent the last six months trying to find a new home but couldn't afford another place in the area because she's living on a fixed income.
Local families trying to get home frustrated over flight delays and cancellations
On Monday alone there were more than 5,000 delays and 1,200 flight cancellations across the country. That frustration was felt here at home in the Inland Northwest.
The Basic Law Enforcement Academy makes changes to what it teaches incoming officers
SPOKANE, Wa. -- The state of Washington has 26 new officers, with 11 of them in Spokane, working to protect the public and keep families safe.…
13-year-old Liberty Lake girl honored with President's Volunteer Service Award
LIBERTY LAKE, Wa. -- Middle school isn't an easy time for most teenagers. Kids are trying to stay ahead in school, excel in extracurricular activities and develop valuable friendships.…
'He was evil': Daughter of killer in 62-year-old cold case helps detectives solve it
Solving the case took cutting-edge DNA technology and help from the killer's own family. It also took a trip to the graveyard to dig up an old body.
Trashed, nuisance Spokane home now transformed and cleaned up
When someone moves into a neighborhood, they can end up with nuisance homes right next door. Or, a chronic nuisance renter or homeowner could move into a neighborhood.
Northeast Spokane neighbors say they are fed up with a nearby house littered with junk
Trash, junk, and even needles litter this home at Dalton and Pittsburg. The people who live nearby are fed up. After hearing from neighbors and seeing the house posted on the Nextdoor app, the 4 News Now team looked into it.
Your heating bills could go up this winter: Here's what to expect.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- We're heading into the cooler months in the Inland Northwest, and this year, we're looking to fall on the cooler side. As temps dip…
Packed In: 'They always sit on a shelf': City Council members say they're not moving fast enough to fix housing crisis
Spokane city leaders know there's a housing problem. The City Council adopted a Housing Action Plan to find solutions, but changes can't happen overnight.
'Think more, share less': Expert blames misinformation for prolonging pandemic
As we navigate our way through all the information out there, it's never been more important for us to be discerning about the information we trust.
Sexually violent predator nearly released to Spokane community linked to another local rape
Scott Halvorson, one of the many names this man goes by, is now the suspect in a rape that happened in Spokane in 2004 at Polly Judd Park.
Struggling to find a COVID test? Health care clinics are swamped by the recent surge.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As the fifth wave of the coronavirus pandemic takes hold on our region, health care workers are stretched thinner than…
Kootenai Health picks back up monoclonal antibody treatment after brief break
With its resources tapped out, Kootenai Health is doing all it can to prevent more patients from coming in.
North Idaho College puts mask mandate in place ahead of classes starting on Monday
School leaders say they recognize most people don't want to wear a mask but they feel this is the best decision for everyone.
New spinal surgery robot will offer cutting edge care
SPOKANE, Wash. - The surgeons of Providence Spokane Neuroscience Institute are about to take their surgical care up to a whole new level at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, offering…
Taking care of our pets through the heat & agricultural consequences in our region
SPOKANE, Wash. - With a historic heatwave ahead of us, there's a lot to plan for, one thing we don't want to overlook while gearing up is our pets, especially because for them,…
It's easy to get a vaccine now- but some are still holding out
SPOKANE, Wash.- It's now easier than ever to get a vaccine and the summer plans for our families are dependent upon the vaccination numbers going up. Many pharmacies like Walgreens, Albertsons,…
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Sound Off for January 22: What do you think of the Academy Awards backlash?
Actor Will Smith said he will join his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in boycotting this year's Oscars. The couple is taking a stand over a lack of diversity. None of the 20 acting nominations, for example, went to a person of color for the second year in a row.
Sound Off for January 1st: What's your New Year's resolution?
Want to keep that New Year's resolution? A new report says it might not be so difficult.
