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Pick up your free Expo ‘74 poster at KHQ this Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash. - As the official media partner of Expo ‘74, NonStop Local KHQ is giving away free posters to celebrate the city of Spokane on Saturday, April 27. The posters will be available for pickup between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. at NonStop Local on 1201 W Sprague.
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...
Multiple people in Spokane report loose or missing lug nuts
SPOKANE, Wash - Several Spokanites have reported that the lug nuts on their car's tires are being loosened or stolen, leading to some dangerous situations. "The tires started wobbling. It felt like it was flat," Karen Fournier said. Fournier noticed something was wrong with her wheels on Tuesday. She took...
😶🌫️Lots of clouds, but little or no rain in your Saturday forecast - Kris
We've had many clouds pass through the Inland Northwest over the past few days but very little, if any, rain! You can expect more of the same for Saturday: mostly cloudy skies, with only a slight chance of sprinkles in the afternoon.
I-90 lane closures for Bloomsday race prep
SPOKANE, Wash. - Lane closures along I-90 will be in place for clean-up and sweeping operations ahead of the annual Bloomsday race. The Washington State Department of Transportation will be cleaning up both west and eastbound lanes from April 29 at 4 a.m. to May 1 at 1 p.m. The...
City of Spokane website back in service after outage
SPOKANE, Wash. - The City of Spokane's website briefly went down on Friday afternoon. A social media post from the city stated that municipal staff worked quickly to restore the site, which took about an hour. The city's website is a source of information on mayoral and city council activities...
Firefighters put out house fire near Deer Park, no injuries reported
DEER PARK, Wash. - Spokane County Fire District 4 (SCFD 4) put out a house fire north of Deer Park. The residents were able to evacuate, and there were no reported injuries. SCFD 4 firefighters responded to a structure fire on Tuesday night, April 23, the people in the house were able to evacuate after hearing their smoke alarm.
Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County hosting Garden Fair & Plant Sale
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Get your green thumbs ready! The Master Gardener Foundation are holding the annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale this weekend at the Spokane County Extension located at 222 N. Havana Street. The sale will run on April 26-27. The sale will have an assortment of native plants including:
Spokane Public Schools to offer free summer meals
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Public School District will offer free summer meals to children throughout the district at multiple locations this year. All meals will be free to students regardless of income level. The school district will offer additional information on where the meals will be offered later...
Spokane Valley law enforcement searching for stolen loader
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Valley Investigative Unit is looking for a stolen Bobcat loader. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department, the mini-track loader was reported stolen from a business in the Valley on Monday. The sheriff’s office claims that the loader was stolen from a construction...
Beehive spill on highway near Medical Lake
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. - A total of four beehives were left behind on State Route 902 west of I-90 Thursday morning, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). After discovering the spilled beehives, WSDOT maintenance crews were able to safely move them off of the road. All of...
Spokane Transit Authority offering free fares on weekends to celebrate Expo ‘74 50th Anniversary
SPOKANE, Wash. — The 50th anniversary celebration of Spokane's most iconic world fair is just one week away, and the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) wants to help you get there. The STA Board of Directors approved free weekend fairs across Spokane during the upcoming celebration of the 50th anniversary...
Here's how four decades of growth turned Spokane's Bloomsday Race into a springtime staple
SPOKANE, Wash. — Since its inception in 1977, Bloomsday has grown to become one of the most anticipated and celebrated events in Spokane. It has attracted runners from all over the world for the past four decades and shows no signs of slowing down. But how did Bloomsday come...
Roller coaster weather expected through the weekend!
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected Friday with daytime highs in the upper 50s and low to mid 60s. I wouldn't cancel your outdoor plans, but we are definitely on that Spring roller coaster ride with the weather as we continue to keep the threat of spotty showers in the forecast into the start of this next week. Winds also pick up Sunday and Monday with daytime highs hovering below average in the mid to upper 50s with overnight lows in the low to mid 40s through Sunday.
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