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Mountain snow increasing overnight | PLUS showers and possible thunderstorms to kick off the work week
Cloudy. Low 41F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Cloudy. Low 41F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Showers early then scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. High 51F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
'Without volunteers, we don't operate' | Organization asks for help supporting animals in need after natural disasters
MEAD, Wash. — More than 400 animals were evacuated to the Spokane County Fairgrounds in the aftermath of 2023's devastating wildfires in Spokane County. The group behind the safe haven for these animals, now needs help of their own. Shannon Morse has a ranch in Mead with more than 100 animals. These include a rooster, a white horse, and a newborn baby goat. She also volunteers for the Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team (HEART).
Man arrested after failed attempt to break into business with stolen car
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Deputies arrested a man who slammed a stolen car into the wall of a business. According to the Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Damien Ocacio tried to break into a business near North Farr Road and East Main Tuesday night. After failing to break in, Ocacio drove away. Deputies said that he later came back, only to fail again.
Work week forecast
A cold front will bring mountain snow to the Cascade passes Sunday night and Monday morning, while rain showers, cooler temperatures, and high winds will take over much of the Inland Northwest. Winter Weather Advisories will be in place from 11 p.m. until Monday morning for the Cascades as a...
Missing Indigenous Person Alert issued for woman believed to be with 51-year-old suspect
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — Washington State Patrol is asking for assistance finding a new car in connection to the disappearance of 38-year-old Amanda Pakootas and 51-year-old Joseph Parisien. Pakootas and Parisien went missing on April 27 and are believed to be in a silver 2013 Toyota 4Runner with a...
Cloudy, cooler weather today with breezy winds
Cloudy skies. High 59F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Cloudy skies. Low 41F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Showers in the morning with isolated thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. High 51F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
One person injured after pickup truck crashes into tree in Newman Lake
NEWMAN LAKE, Wash. — One person is injured after crashing into a tree in West Newman Lake. According to Newman Lake Fire and Rescue, the driver lost control as he turned on West Newman Lake near Honeymoon on Saturday morning. His pickup truck climbed the bank and crashed into a tree.
Spokane Valley tiptoeing around preemption on elevating drug penalties
(The Center Square) – Washington state's preemption doctrine limits local governments' ability to enact policies regarding controlled substances, but Spokane Valley is looking for a way around that. The state's "Blake fix" drug possession law that went into effect on July 1, 2023, makes illegal drug possession and public drug use gross misdemeanors, with the maximum jail time for the first and second offense up to 180 days per offense. A third arrest could mean up to 364 days in jail. The law limits any...
Rain showers and thunderstorms today winds and rains tomorrow
Cloudy with a few showers. High 61F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Low 43F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Overcast. High around 60F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph.
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