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SPOKANE, Wash. — The Red Cross has blood donation opportunities from Feb. 1-14. According to the Red Cross, the month of February can cause donation declines due to winter weather. They encourage people wanting to donate to try their best to keep their appointments to help prevent a blood...

SANDPOINT, Idaho — Sofia Montalbano attends school in Oregon. While visiting the Inland Northwest, she decided to go to Schweitzer for the first time. That day ended early after a coyote attacked her, and now wildlife authorities are asking others to stay vigilant while skiing on the mountain. Montalbano...

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — General Manager of Coeur d’Alene Tractor Matt Adams presented Children’s Village CEO Vanessa Moos with a shiny new Kubota tractor Monday, as reported by KREM 2 News partner the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press. “Isn’t she cute?” Moos said as Adams unloaded it from...

SPOKANE, Wash. — 'Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox' was originally a 2021 short film by Stimson Snead. Now, Snead is working to take that short to the big screen. "It's about what happens when a time traveler creates a time machine, goes back in time one minute and kills his younger self," writer and director Snead said. "And then nothing happens. What he just did, means that he should not exist, and yet he somehow does. And so he spends the rest of the movie trying to figure out why this isn't breaking the universe."

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — For just a sweet moment, Henrietta "Dixie" Milliken swayed to "What A Wonderful World" with Coeur d'Alene Deputy Fire Marshal Craig Etherton on her 101st birthday, as reported by KREM 2 News partner the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press. "Thank you," she said to him as...

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation is forging ahead with efforts to maintain and improve what is considered one of the region's greatest assets, as reported by our news partners, the Coeur d'Alene Press. "We advocate for all things trail," said Tim Keaty, trail foundation...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The city of Spokane Valley will undergo repairs on its city hall building five years after failed construction. When Spokane Valley's $14 million city hall was finished in 2017, it was meant to be a fresh start for city staff and council members. Emily Estes-Cross, the city's public information officer, said their staff couldn't have been more excited.

SPOKANE, Wash. — As Black History Month officially begins, many use this time of the year to highlight the accomplishments and leadership of those nationwide. For Stephaine Courtney, February is another chance to uplift the community she loves. “There are two tiers in this,” instructed Courtney while addressing a...

SANDPOINT, Idaho — Unusual coyote behavior in the greater Sandpoint area is likely tied to the animals becoming too comfortable around people, Idaho Fish and Game officials said, as reported by our news partners, the Bonner County Daily Bee. In addition to multiple reports of coyote activity as recently...

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) officially hired 16 new firefighters that will begin attending the Fire Academy Wednesday. The recruits will endure an 18-week training course on top of exams on skills they have learned. “This new recruit academy will help SVFD move closer to...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) unveiled its new firetruck on Tuesday during a push-in ceremony. The new firetruck will replace the current engine 4, which has been in service since 2003. SVFD's new firetruck has improved reliability and new equipment, which will increase safety in the community.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane city leaders held a press conference Wednesday about the shrinking homeless encampment on WSDOT property and how the Right-Of-Way initiative plan helped in these efforts. Last summer, the city submitted a plan to the state on how it would get people out of the encampment...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Another big country artist will be making a visit to Spokane this summer. Chris Stapleton announced a stop at Spokane Arena this June, as part of his nationwide 'All-American Road Show.'. Stapleton will play Spokane Arena on June 15 at 7:00 p.m.. The stop features special...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Riverfront Park guests might soon see a new twist to the Looff Carrousel: a new ring toss feature. The ring toss rewards carrousel riders with the most accurate throwing skills, using a motion sensor that activates colorful lights and a bell when a ring hits the motion sensor in the center of the target.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Following the death of George Floyd and a massive protest in downtown Spokane, Spokane City Leaders started meeting with groups to discuss police reform. During the last three years, they've had four roundtable discussions with a fifth scheduled this week. Instead, talks ended Tuesday morning on a bitter note.

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — Kootenai County residents in search of affordable housing will soon have a new resource to help them find it, as reported by KREM 2 News partner the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press. Online applications for HomeShare Kootenai County are set to open Feb. 10 at homesharekc.org.

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Pedestrians who use the bridge at Magnolia Street near Liberty Park to walk, bike, or roll over I-90 will need to use alternate routes starting Wednesday. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said the decision to close the bridge was made as a precaution...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Three Spokane restaurants and one Pullman restaurant have been named among the best restaurants in Washington state by the Seattle Met magazine. Gander and Ryegrass, Inland Pacific Kitchen and Cochinito Taqueria in Spokane were listed amongst other top restaurants in Washington for their cuisine, drinks and dining experiences.

CHENEY, Wash. — Eastern Washington University (EWU) announced changes to its COVID-19 vaccination requirements on Wednesday. Starting on June 1, all students, faculty and staff will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. This requirement also affects incoming students. According to a statement released by...

SPOKANE, Wash. — For the first time, Spokane County Commissioners this week discussed the initial steps to build a new detention facility, which will likely be located behind the current Spokane County Jail. However, the hope for a new jail facility will only come to fruition with support from...