Lilac Festival returns Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash- The 84th annual Lilac Festival returns to downtown Spokane on Saturday after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The event honors those who have served, empowers youth and showcases…
Family Promise of Spokane asks for baby formula donations amid shortage
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Nationwide, and here locally, moms looking for baby formula are being met with empty shelves. It's impacting the most vulnerable…
COVID-19 pandemic impacts newborn screening program in Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Nearly 85,0000 babies are born in Washington every year. Those newborns are eligible for two tests through a newborn screening program that detects infants with…
Find out what free spring and summer activities are being held at Riverfront Park!
SPOKANE, Wash. -- There's no better place to spend a nice spring or summer day than Spokane's staple, Riverfront Park! There are some great community engagement activities for all to enjoy, and they're absolutely free. Here's what's happening in June,…
Dozer Days kicks off this weekend
The Nutter Family Foundation, a non-profit, started the Dozer Day in 2008.
Shop Spokane County libraries at $5 Fill-the-Bag book sale this Saturday
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. --- Want to get some summer reading done? Have an upcoming vacation? The Spokane County Library District wants to get you stocked up! SCLD is holding a $5…
FDA OK's Pfizer booster shots for children 5-11 while low vaccination rate remains
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given emergency use authorization for the third dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged…
New vaccines for Lyme disease to provide protection against ticks
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As summer gets closer, more families are ready to kick off more activities outside, which means the risk of tick exposure becomes greater. Some tick bites can…
'A bright future': Local businesses receive boost from SkyFest's return
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. -- SkyFest's return to the Inland Northwest helped local businesses with a much-needed economic boost as community events make a comeback. It's the first time SkyFest…
10 kid-friendly chores that can help teach new skills
Including children as young as 2 or 3 in certain daily chores can help with their development. Here are kid-friendly chores that can be of benefit.
Why a US task force is recommending anxiety screening in kids 8 and older
Up to 20% of U.S. children have an anxiety disorder, and many suffer in silence.
Groovy baby names that rocked the 1970s
Here's a look at the most popular names from the era of Nixon, Fleetwood Mac, and second-wave feminism.
Local pediatrician shares what you should and shouldn't use as alternatives to baby formula
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The search for baby formula has led to empty shelves and scrambling parents. "It was between my husband and I, we went to seven different stores…
Jr. Lilac Parade returns to downtown Spokane Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane's beloved Jr. Lilac Parade returns to downtown on Saturday. Each spring, the community comes together to celebrate local children. Elementary and middle school bands, drill units, youth organizations and other clubs gather together and parade through…
What’s The Average Medical School Debt In 2022?
A career as a physician can be a rewarding profession, but one that’s generally mired with student loan debt. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) reported that the median medical school debt among the Class of 2021 was $200,000, not including their undergraduate debt. Different variables affect the average medical school debt that students […]
Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids: How to keep your kids safe
SPOKANE, Wash -- The World Health Organization recently reported unexplained hepatitis cases in 20 nations around the world. Most of them have been reported from European countries. However, the outbreak…
