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SPR News Today: Local artist Melissa Cole prepares showcase for First Friday

From Spokane Public Radio, it’s SPR News Today. Preliminary results for Washington state’s Initiative 001 show the measure trailing behind. A King County Superior Court judge finds Albertson’s violated state law for over-distributing opioids and ignoring red flags that could indicate abuse. Thrive International – a Spokane-based...

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5 Best Restaurants in Spokane Valley, Washington You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Spokane Valley, Washington — a city where the pines lean in close and the Spokane River winds like a silver ribbon, where the hum of pickup trucks mingles with the laughter of families in leafy parks, and the scent of barbecue, pho, and fresh-baked bread drifts through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and hope. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: ranch homes and new builds, old barns and glassy storefronts, each telling the story of those who’ve called this valley home. It’s a place where the food scene is a living mosaic — Hmong, Mexican, Italian, and classic American, all woven together by the hands of dreamers and doers, old-timers and newcomers alike.

Spokane Valley, WA · 7d

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Spokane approves more money for inclement weather shelters

SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane City Council voted to give more money for inclement weather shelters.

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City Council proposed budget passes as deficit pressures grow

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council approved a new $2.89 biennial two-year budget in a 6-1 vote, as the city faces a projected $90 million general fund deficit.

Spokane, WA · 5d

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City of Spokane, Spokane County apply for federal wildfire resilience grant

SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane and Spokane County are looking for a federal grant to help improve wildfire resilience in the Indian Trail and Five Mile neighborhoods. The city and county applied for the PROTECT grant, under the U.S. Department of Transportation, which provides federal funding to make transportation more resilient to weather events, natural disasters, and changing conditions.

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Cannon Hill Park getting irrigation makeover as part of Together Spokane initiative

SPOKANE, Wash - One of Spokane's most picturesque parks looks very different this fall, as crews install a new irrigation system at Cannon Hill Park.

Spokane, WA · 8d

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Baumgartner and Conroy race for 5th district too close to call

SPOKANE, Wash. — After the first round of ballots came in on Election night, Incumbent Representative Michael Baumgartner addressed the media from his watch party in North Spokane. First, he asked for a moment of silence for the two deputies in critical condition at Providence Sacred Heart in Spokane.

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Voters narrowly approving Central Valley School District levy

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash – Spokane Valley voters are giving a thumbs up to the Central Valley School District on a three-year tax levy. CVSD is asking voters to approve the levy that would bring in $48.9 million in 2028, $50.5 million in 2029 and $52.4 million in 2030. It...

Spokane Valley, WA · 6d

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SPR News Today: 2026 fire season one of the worst in Northwest's history

There’s still time to register to vote if you haven’t, but you’ll have to go in person. The Christmas tree that will stand outside the U.S. Capitol is taking a tour through Idaho this month. NWPB's Erick Bengel talked to experts who believe this year’s fire season...

Spokane County, WA · 7d

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Final push for votes for Eastern Washington congressional candidates before Election Day

SPOKANE, Wash. -- There are only two days left until the high-stakes Midterm election and one of our region's most competitive races is heating up.

Spokane, WA · 8d

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Spokane Mayor Brown suggests new $2.89B budget for 2027-2028

SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown introduced a new biennium budget proposal for 2027-2028. The proposal is available to view online and will next go to the City Council for possible amendments.

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Christmas Lights in Spokane: 2026 Displays, Dates and Cocoa Stops

Top photo: courtesy of Kendall Yards. Last verified: October 28, 2026. Every date below was checked against the organizer or a current listing, and anything not yet posted for 2026 says so. We recheck through December. Spokane’s holiday light map changed more in one year than in the ten before it. In 2025 Manito Holiday... The post Christmas Lights in Spokane: 2026 Displays, Dates and Cocoa Stops appeared first on Explore Washington State .

Spokane, WA · 9d

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Judge says 2 siblings exploited dementia-stricken dad — now their brother could inherit his $1B fortune

A Spokane judge found two heirs unduly influenced their father, real estate magnate Harlan Douglass. Here's what that means for the estate and how your family can guard against fraud.

Spokane, WA · 9d

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Spokane seeks grant to improve evacuation routes in north neighborhoods

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane leaders are seeking federal money to help plan better evacuation routes for the Indian Trail and Five Mile neighborhoods after the 2026 Spokane Complex Fire. According to a city-county announcement, Spokane and Spokane County applied together for a U.S. Department of Transportation PROTECT grant to study how people can get in and out of those areas more safely during emergencies. More on the PROTECT grant program. Leaders said those neighborhoods have limited road connections in areas shared by the city and county. They explained that the Spokane River, steep hills, a large landfill and spread-out development have made the area depend on only a few main roads during evacuations. If the full award is approved, the project would bring in $1.4 million. Officials said the money would pay for a risk assessment, identify emergency routes, create a communication plan for evacuations and begin design work on selected projects. The city and county also said the grant would support study work in places beyond Indian Trail and Five Mile. They expected a decision by the end of the year. Mayor Lisa Brown said the request focused on problem areas that became clear during emergencies. "It is essential

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Spokane Public Schools levy receives strong support from voters so far

SPOKANE, Wash - Spokane voters are so far passing a school levy that would support Spokane Public Schools.

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This Abandoned Schoolhouse in Washington Holds a Tragic Story

Washington State is no stranger to towns and buildings left abandoned, long forgotten, and in ruins. Some of these destinations give you a glimpse into the past, while others are filled with spine-tingling lore. Located in Lincoln County is a ghost town with a violent past that has drawn ghost hunters and paranormal seekers to […]

Lincoln County, WA · 17d

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