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BECU Foundation gives $100,000 grants to 8 Washington nonprofits
SPOKANE, Wash. — The BECU Foundation announced the 2022 nonprofit recipients of its annual Housing Stability Grant on Tuesday. Through an invite-only submission, eight local nonprofits were awarded $100,000 grants each to help prevent homelessness in BECU service areas. Seven nonprofits also received a $10,000 grant for the same purpose.
Menus released for Inlander Restaurant Week 2023
SPOKANE, Wash. — It's time to start making your reservations as Inlander Restaurant Week has revealed the menus for this year's event. This year's event includes more than 110 restaurants in Spokane, eastern Washington, and north Idaho. Each restaurant is offering special three-course meals with a set price of $25, $35, or $45.
Spokane's Valentine's Day Guide
SPOKANE, Wash. — Love is in the air with Valentine's Day around the corner in the Spokane area!. Spokane has plenty of restaurants, date ideas and more to celebrate with a significant other, friends or alone!. Date Ideas:. Pinot's Palette: Taking place Saturday the 11th through the 14th, the...
A new ice rink may be coming to Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The city of Spokane Valley could soon be home to a new indoor ice rink as part of the city's new tourism strategy. The ice rink is one of the first proposed attractions for the city's tourism strategy, which will also consider other sports venues and attractions. The city is in the early stages of exploring whether there is enough demand to support it.
2 Spokane County parcels up for auction by state
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — During its Tuesday meeting, the Washington State Board of Natural Resources (DNR) approved the auctions of two parcels in Spokane County. The auction comes after DNR determined the pieces of land were no longer suitable to be managed by the department. The auctions will be taking place this spring.
Chiefs losing streak reaches 7 in a row
SPOKANE, Wash. — February marks the next to last month of the regular season in the Western Hockey League and for the Chiefs, the team is now entering the final 23 games of their 2022-23 campaign unless they can find a way to win consistently. Starting the first week of February, Spokane found themselves 11 points behind Kelowna and Victoria for the 8th and final playoff berth in the WHL playoffs. The Chiefs were also coming into the month on a 4 game losing streak, with the latest loss possibly the most painful of the season. Spokane had coughed up a late two goal third period lead in Portland before dropping a 4-3 decision the previous Sunday. It finished off a 3 loss in 3 nights weekend against fellow division rivals Seattle, Tri City and Portland. Spokane then headed into the following week with yet another 3 games in 3 nights.
Spokane police responding to drive-by shooting on E. 7th Ave.
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police are currently responding to a drive-by shooting that occurred on E. 7th Ave. According to police, three people have been shot. One victim has life-threatening injuries while the condition of the other two victims are unknown at this time. Police responded to the shooting...
'Can't do it anymore' | Customers notice increasing food prices in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash — Food Prices have been increasing in Spokane due to inflation, the changing landscape of the region and state minimum wage increases, but Dick's Hamburgers has worked to keep their prices as low as possible. Jamie McBride has worked at Dick's Hamburgers for 30 years and in...
SpokAnimal sets new in-store adoption record for Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash. — SpokAnimal has set a new in-store adoption record for the Inland Northwest, completing a combined total of over 2,500 adoptions within a single year at Spokane's three PetSmart stores. According to a press release, this is a first for any shelter in eastern Washington. As a...
Inflation impacting farmers and food producers
SPOKANE, Wash. — Increasing costs of food are putting more and more pressure on grocery store shoppers, but agricultural specialists said the impacts of inflation begin at the start of the production line. Food producers said they’re fighting rising costs of feed, hay, gas and other farming essentials.
Neighbors raise money for Coeur d'Alene mother and son after car drives through their home
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — For three years, Macaela Goolsby and her son shared laughs and made memories in their Coeur d'Alene home. But, in one moment, years of memories were gone. "Nobody goes to bed thinking their whole life is going to be destroyed," Goolsby said. A car had...
Events happening in Spokane this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. — This week attend one of many events taking place in Spokane during the month of February. This weekend weather will only get a brief shower between Friday night and into Saturday morning. Sunday will likely be showery or rainy for the Inland Northwest with snow levels rising to about 3,000 to 3,500 feet. So the mountains will likely get a couple of inches of snowfall.
'I love him even more' | Dog saves owner's life by alerting neighbors of medical emergency
SPOKANE, Wash. — A local dog brought a new meaning to "Man's Best Friend" after he alerted neighbors that his owner was having a medical emergency and, ultimately, saved his life. Chris Totterer was found unconscious in his Spokane home on Jan. 31. Thankfully, Totterer's dog, Milo, acted quickly...
Spokane Valley deputies, emergency crews rescue dog that fell through ice on Shelley Lake
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Spokane Valley deputies and Emergency Operations Team (EOT) members responded to reports of a dog that fell through the ice on Shelley Lake. According to a press release, units responded on Feb. 4 around 6:10 p.m. to rescue the dog, who was reportedly around 40 yards offshore. Deputy Stephan Moore, sporting rescue gear, ventured onto the thin, weak ice to save the dog from the frigid water.
Downtown Spokane Public Library evacuated following mental health crisis
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police responded to a man experiencing a mental health crisis at the Spokane Public Library on West Main Tuesday afternoon. According to SPD, the suspect made the original call and said he was threatening people with a gun. Police evacuated the building as they responded to the threat.
Sandpoint City Beach Goose Hunt approved for November this year
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Following the first year of the Sandpoint City Beach goose hunt, the Sandpoint City Council has approved the hunt for its second year. Taking place in Dec. 2022, the second goose hunt will take place in the month of Nov. 2023. In 2022, over 100 people...
NWS Spokane demonstrates the making and use of weather balloons
SPOKANE, Wash. — "What the heck is that?" one person is heard asking on one of numerous videos circulating online, showing a white dot in the sky. What that dot is is a matter of who you ask. Pentagon Press Secretary Brid. Gen. Patrick Ryder says, “It’s a surveillance...
Coeur d'Alene City Council members request more time to consider plans for 'Coeur Terre' project
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene City Council members say they need more time to consider plans for the "Coeur Terre" development, which would build thousands of new homes, two schools and businesses in a field off Huetter Road. Tuesday nigtht's meeting lasted nearly six hours. In the end,...
Bronze U.S. Army Soldier statue to find a home in downtown Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — These boots were made for standing, and that’s just what they’ll do. Artist Terry Lee’s latest creation, a 6-foot-4-inch statue depicting a U.S. soldier, is expected to find a home in downtown Coeur d’Alene later this year, as reported by KREM 2 News partner the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press.
Spokane City Council members discuss possibility of moving city hall location
SPOKANE, Wash. — The city hall Spokane knows today is in the former Montgomery Ward building. City government moved there back in the 1980s. Today, that building provides more than enough room. City Council Budget Manager Matt Boston estimates 40% of the building space isn't being used. "Currently, City...
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