2020 Primary Election Day: What Washington voters need to know
Not much has changed when it comes to voting in Spokane County since COVID-19 -- but there are precautions in place if you need to use in-person voter services on primary day.
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Cheney Public Schools to begin school year with remote instruction
Cheney Public Schools announced Monday that it will begin the 2020-21 school year with online instruction.
Neighbors jump in to help family displaced by South Hill apartment fire
A 5-year-old girl is being praised for her quick thinking by telling her dad she smelled smoke.
Spokane Public School parents express worry over distance learning
SPOKANE, Wash. -- It's a decision parents have been waiting for. Students who are enrolled in a Spokane Public School will start the next school year at home.…
Whitworth University details plans for students to return to campus
Whitworth is opting for a blended model of learning this fall.
Longtime Spokane golf pro suing Monsanto over effects of Roundup
A longtime Spokane golf pro filed a lawsuit in federal court, saying the argochemical company Monsanto knew the risks of the chemical Roundup and did nothing to warn consumers.
Health District: More than 4,000 people have contracted COVID-19 in Spokane Co.
The Spokane Regional Health District reports that now over 4,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and seven have died over the weekend.
Motorcyclist dies after hitting deer on Argonne Rd.
A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a deer on Argonne Road, north of Spokane Valley.
'We must mitigate community transmission to reopen schools': Health Officer recommends Spokane Co. schools opt for online learning
Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz sent a letter to Spokane County superintendents on Monday encouraging them to move to fully remote learning plans for the start of the upcoming school year.
Central Valley School District to begin school year with full-time distance learning
The Central Valley School District will begin the 2020-2021 school year with full-time, remote learning for all students.
New downtown Spokane police precinct to open this week
When Spokane's new downtown police precinct opens this week, it will be the first time in five years that officers are stationed in the downtown core.
Firefighters knock down fire at Cannon's Addition apartment complex
Firefighters are responding to a fire at an apartment complex on W. 8th Ave west of S. Maple St.
Miracle Monday: 7-year-old once hospitalized is now on a mission to help sick kids
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Sometimes the smallest moments can take up the biggest place in your heart. Even a day at the playground…
Once Upon A Child helping parents with affordable back-to-school shopping
The store has recently stocked up on back-to-school clothes and kids face masks with various designs.
Rockwood Retirement confirms 12 test positive for COVID-19, residents moved into isolation
Rockwood Retirement reported that 12 people in their South Hill facility have tested positive for COVID-19, both residents and staff.
Colbert woman still waiting for unemployment benefits, despite department claiming a cleared backlog
SPOKANE, Wash. -- More than 600,000 people filed their weekly unemployment claims last week in Washington. One of those is Annalisa Colley, who said her claims have been pending since April.…
Community steps up to help family of man who died saving his wife and child from Spokane River
A local father is being remembered as a hero.
Spokane Police: Suspects in armed robbery hit two more cell phone stores, still on the run
The two men suspected of stealing cell phones from a Metro by T-Mobile have struck again, Spokane Police said Friday.
'A lot of years of hard work, gone': Spokane family loses retirement savings during burglary
Imagine saving up for retirement, only to have a large portion of that money taken from you. That's what happened to one Spokane family when their South Hill home was broken into.
New Spokane COVID-19 isolation center opening soon
A Moran Prairie retreat is transitioning into a temporary isolation center for COVID-19 patients who need a safe place to isolate.
Browne's Addition residents seeing increase in crime, trash
Browne's Addition is normally a beautiful and historic Spokane neighborhood. However, some of the people who live there say it's becoming more crime ridden and dirty.
Firefighters get a handle on brush fire that burned over 3 acres near South Hill Target
The fire burned near S. Regal Rd and S. Palouse Highway, threatening apartments nearby. Spokane County firefighters were able to control the flames before any buildings were damaged.
Spokane Police respond to 5 DUI incidents in 7 hours, one person killed
Spokane Police responded to three separate drunk driving crashes and arrested two other DUI suspects in a seven-hour span on Tuesday.
Lime removing 300 scooters from Spokane streets, changing operations to prevent COVID-19 spread
The City of Spokane is working with Lime to modify operations in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
