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Local University High School students hit the stage with 'Legally Blonde the Musical'
SPOKANE, Wash. - University High School is mid-way through their very busy theatre season presenting 'Legally Blonde the Musical' to the community. Three students gave us a behind-the-scenes look into how the community stepped up for them and their love for this production. "We have had so much support; it's...
Spokane Valley eyes millions for sidewalks and school crossings
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley could save millions on a plan to improve sidewalks and transportation infrastructure near schools if approved for two grant programs intended to promote bicycle and foot traffic. The Spokane Valley City Council voted on Tuesday to formally apply for the grants after moving to start the application process last week. With almost $50 million up for grabs between the two programs, city officials hope to secure at least $6.6 million for its projects. ...
Spokane woman collects every single Lilac Festival pin
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane woman has collected every single Spokane Lilac Festival pin. Festival pins have been made for each parade since 1976 and have become a part of Spokane history. NonStop Local will be streaming Saturday’s Lilac Festival Parade live starting at 7:30pm. FOX28 Spokane©
Drought is forecast to worsen in the Inland Northwest this summer
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Spring rain continues to fall behind average in the Inland Northwest without much time to make up for it. Exactly 2 inches of rain fell in the Lilac City from March 1 to May 17. That's about half of the average for that time period.
Upcoming Cheney-Spokane Road construction closure concerns nearby businesses
SPOKANE, Wash. – Cheney-Spokane Road will be closing completely in the next month or so west of US-195, as work continues on a water main in Latah Valley that’s required lane restrictions for the last several weeks. It’s one of over 20 active road construction projects across Spokane,...
Residents at Catholic Charities apartment navigating rent increases
SPOKANE, Wash. — Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that residents were given less than two months notice of the rent increase. People living at the Catholic Charities' owned Cathedral Plaza are speaking out about a drastic rent increase. About 20 people who live at...
Avista customers lose power near Spokane Reservation
SPOKANE, Wash. - About 550 Avista customers lost power near the Spokane Reservation Thursday afternoon. Avista crews initially thought that repairs could be completed by 7pm, but pushed that time back to 11pm. This is a developing story. More information will appear as available.
Spokane NAACP calls for potential Mead harassment victims to come forward
SPOKANE, Wash. – The first half hour of Thursday night’s Spokane NAACP meeting focused primarily on Mead High School, and the recent hazing allegations regarding the school’s football team. “When the news broke I had an outcry from the community of ‘this is all racial’,” Spokane NAACP...
Woman suspected of killing Mead father will remain in jail without bond following family testimony
MEAD, Wash. — A woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend at his Mead home last month appeared in Spokane County Superior Court for the first time on Tuesday. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, 37-year-old Cynthia Khaleel is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree burglary, assault in violation of a domestic violence order and violating a no-contact order. The charges stem from her allegedly killing 40-year-old Justin Daniel, her ex-boyfriend and father of one of her children, inside his Mead home on April 13.
Vandalism of Pride mural prompts Spokane officials to condemn hate at press conference
(The Center Square) – Spokane Police are investigating an incident in which video surveillance shows suspects dumping flammable liquid on an LGBTQ+ mural painted on the road before setting it aflame. The Spokane Fire Department responded to a call around 1:15 a.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Howard Street and Spokane Falls Boulevard. Once on the scene, the department notified the police, and the agencies recovered two buckets of “flammable material,” according to a press release. ...
'Justice for Justin': murder victim's family asks judge to deny bond for accused murderer
SPOKANE, Wash. - Emotions were high in a Spokane courtroom Wednesday as the family of murder victim Justin Daniel emotionally addressed the court, begging the judge to deny bond for the alleged murderer.
A spoonful of Expo: The unique utensils sold during Spokane’s World’s Fair
SPOKANE, Wash. – Expo ‘74 featured a panoply of products, including official World’s Fair spoons. Hayden resident Becky Mumford found a pair of the commemorative Expo spoons still in their original packaging. “I remember the day we went to Expo ‘74 and riding the gondola over the...
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