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SPOKANE, Wash. — A Washington photographer took advantage of the statewide lockdown in 2020 by capturing images of unusually empty streets in Seattle and Spokane. Photographer Jaymz Kennedy returned to Spokane on the anniversary of the lockdown, three years later, happy to see things back to normal. On March...

'Ghost town' | Looking back to Spokane streets when the state went into lockdown

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — One person is in critical condition after a house fire in North Spokane on Thursday morning. At this time, SPD Major Crimes detectives have developed probable cause to arrest 36-year-old Jenny K. Barden for first-degree arson. Police say her whereabouts are currently unknown. Barden is...

Firefighters investigating North Spokane house fire, police seeking suspect

Washington State

SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington's Department of Transportation (WSDOT) calls the City of Spokane's lawsuit over Camp Hope a surprise and a disappointment. The encampment along I-90 is down to 65 people as of last week, an 86% decrease since October's count of 465, according to WSDOT. In filings Monday,...

WSDOT questions timing of Spokane lawsuit over Camp Hope

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 64-year-old man who hasn't been seen since Monday afternoon. Police said Miguel was last seen going to work around 1:00 p.m. near the 600 block of North Havana Street, which is near the fairgrounds. When he didn't show up in the evening, his family called 911.

Spokane Police activate Silver Alert for missing endangered man

Deer Park, WA

DEER PARK, Wash. — Crews are investigating a house fire that left one dead on the 36500 block of North Echo Road just outside of Deer Park. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, crews responded to the fire that left one dead just after 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Firefighters and officers are investigating what initially led to the fire at this time.

Crews investigating deadly house fire just outside Deer Park

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Cloudy weather is on its way this weekend, but Things 2 Do is tracking down some fun events in the area to beat the dreary day!. This week, take bunny pictures at River Park Square, attend a Gem Mineral & Jewelry show, a Spokane pop-up children's resale or an artist's market at the Wonder Building.

Things 2 Do | Spokane events happening March 24-26

Idaho State

Coeur D'alene, ID

The Idaho Transportation Department is studying I-90 from state line to Coeur d’Alene. The department wants to reduce crashes and save drivers time in an area expected to double in traffic volume by 2045. "This study is looking at what we need to do to keep up with growth,"...

North Idaho prepares for increasing I-90 traffic volume

SPOKANE, Wash. — The cause of death for a man found near Spokane's High Bridge Park has been ruled a homicide by the Spokane County Medical Examiner. According to a press release from the Spokane Police Department, 57-year-old Nicholas A. Wright's body was found near the park on a remote hillside between Inland Empire and W. Sunset Blvd. around 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Spokane County Medical Examiner rules death of man found near High Bridge Park a homicide

SPOKANE, Wash. — Update: At this time, all cars have been cleared from the scene and all lanes of eastbound I-90 are reopened, according to WSP. Original: Crews are currently responding to a crash involving multiple cars on eastbound I-90 just west of Division. Three out of four lanes...

3 lanes blocked after crash involving multiple cars on eastbound I-90 just west of Division

SPOKANE, Wash. — A band of heavy snow set up over Spokane's South Hill Friday night, coating the area in a blanket of fresh accumulation in a matter of minutes. The heavy snowfall was very localized, some areas just down the road missed out entirely. This is what we...

Heavy snow falls on Spokane Friday night

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Spokane's mayor and two city council members introduced an ordinance that would make drug use in public spaces illegal. The ordinance was introduced by Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward and council members Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart. If approved, 'Safe Open Spaces Act,' would make "use of a controlled substance in public spaces without a prescription" a gross misdemeanor.

Public drug use could soon be illegal in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane is asking a Spokane County judge to declare the I-90 homeless camp a chronic and drug nuisance property. They are also seeking a warrant of abatement in order to clean up the camp site. In a 25-page complaint filed Monday, the city...

City of Spokane asks judge to declare I-90 homeless camp a chronic nuisance, authorize warrant of abatement

SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane County judge officially declared the I-90 homeless encampment a chronic nuisance during a hearing on Thursday. In addition to the declaration, the judge found the city of Spokane established a clear and certain right to relief from the chronic nuisance. She also asked the city and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to devise a plan and timeframe to clear the camp by April 19.

Judge declares I-90 homeless camp a chronic nuisance, asks city and state to form clearing plan

Spokane Valley, WA

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A vehicle fire is currently causing a traffic backup on westbound I-90 near Pines Road in Spokane Valley. It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries to report from this incident. Emergency crews are currently on scene extinguishing the fire and directing traffic away from the blaze.

Car fire causing traffic backup on westbound I-90 near Pines Road

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Spokane Valley's Northwood neighborhood. According to firefighters with the Spokane Valley Fire District 9 (SVFD9), a house located north of Millwood caught fire early Wednesday morning. Firefighters said nobody was injured and they are trying to extinguish...

Spokane Valley firefighters battle house fire in a Northwood neighborhood

Liberty Lake, WA

SPOKANE, Wash. — Nightly closures on I-90 will begin Wednesday night between Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is advising drivers to plan ahead as delays are expected after construction continues on the new Kramer Parkway under crossing. WSDOT said crews will be...

Nightly closures on I-90 between Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake begin Wednesday

SPOKANE, Wash. — The jury now has the case in Jonathan Ryser's vehicular homicide trial. Jurors heard from two final defense witnesses Tuesday morning, including Ryser himself, before starting deliberations late in the afternoon. Ryser testified about the morning in June 2020 when he hit Kerry Wiltzius, who was...

Jonathan Ryser takes the stand in his vehicular homicide trial, jury starts deliberating

Sandpoint, ID

SANDPOINT, Idaho — By May 19, no planned deliveries will happen at Bonner General Health. The hospital announced late last week it was closing its labor and delivery services, citing a decrease in doctors, patients, and the legal and political climate in Idaho. That's already having an impact on...

Expectant parents face uncertainty and long drives with closure of Bonner General's maternity services

Post Falls, ID

POST FALLS, Idaho — A new era of food, fun, fellowship and family outings has arrived in the River City. The Post Falls Pavilion at 3758 E. Horsehaven Ave. had its soft opening Tuesday, with a grand opening planned for later this spring. Ray and Kat Gawenit of Post...

Post Falls Pavilion open for business

SPOKANE, Wash. — Just after 12:30 a.m. Friday morning, chaos erupted at Camp Hope. Responding officers saw a tent fully engulfed in flames and propane tanks shooting up into the air. Two people who were in the tent when the explosion occurred were treated by paramedics. One woman suffered significant burns. Both were taken to the hospital.

Spokane police, fire crews respond to large fire at I-90 homeless camp

SPOKANE, Wash. — The South Hill Library celebrated its reopening after more than a year of renovations with a new play space, study spaces and computers. "We've got a lot of new things to look forward to, including the turkey tree tops children's play space, two new study rooms for study pods and updated amenities like carpet, lighting and shelving," said Alina Murcar, the Spokane Public Library communications manager. "All of this is coming together to really make a 21st-century library experience,"

South Hill Library reopens after renovations

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — This May, voters in Coeur d'Alene will be asked to pass a two year, $25 million supplemental levy. If it fails, the district says cuts will be deep. This decision comes less than a week after two levies failed. School board members decided to pull the maintenance levy. If approved, median priced homes could pay an additional $77 in property taxes a year.

Coeur d'Alene School District pushes $25 million levy on voters for this May

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Missing vulnerable 18-year-old found safe

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department located a missing vulnerable adult. According to SPD, the vulnerable has been found safe at around 11 p.m. They...

Missing vulnerable 18-year-old found safe

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