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Mountain snow increasing overnight | PLUS showers and possible thunderstorms to kick off the work week
Cloudy. Low 42F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Cloudy. Low 42F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. High 51F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
'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).
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...
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...
Spokane Sheriff's Detectives Seek Help in Identifying Suspects and Vehicle in Burglary Investigation
SPOKANE - Spokane County Sheriff’s Investigative Unit Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male and female, as well as locating a vehicle captured in surveillance images, as part of an ongoing burglary and theft investigation. The incident occurred during the first week of April at...
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%.
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.
Police Beat: April 5 – April 22
At 12:30 in the morning Eastern Washington University police received a report of a female vomiting while exiting a vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and noted that she was showing signs of alcohol consumption. She was referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities. Extortion — Apr. 6. A student reported...
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.
Drug Take Back Day sees hundreds of unused drugs safely disposed of
SPOKANE, Wash. — Hundreds of unused drugs were taken off home shelves and disposed of throughout Spokane on Saturday, for Drug Take Back Day. A collaboration of several groups, including Spokane Police and community-based partners, hosted the events throughout Spokane. The events give people a place to dispose of unused medication safely, so it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
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