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Spokane, WA

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SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — With the weather warming up, some splash pads are now open across the Spokane area. Most of the splash pads are now open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This week, heat returns with temperatures in the 80s and upper 80s all weekend before 90s return to the forecast next week.

Splash pads open for the season in some Spokane parks

Idaho State

Coeur D'alene, ID

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — One year after extremists attempted to hijack their celebration, the North Idaho Pride Alliance returned to Coeur d’Alene City Park for its annual community event. “Just celebrating love,” smiled Daniel Flowerdew, a longtime North Idaho resident. Flowerdew says he’s proud to see the community...

'We all deserve love' | Thousands attend Coeur d’Alene Pride in the Park

Hayden, ID

HAYDEN, Idaho — Northern Lakes Fire District is opening its third career-staffed station, further strengthening its comprehensive emergency services to the community. The new station, an interim solution, is located at the Coeur d'Alene Airport situated in Hayden. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station is on the airport's north side and will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Northern Lakes Fire opening temporary station

Washington State

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — This week, attend one of many events taking place in the Inland Northwest to kick off the first month of summer. Sunny weather and temperatures in the 80s are expected for this weekend. Some of the events you could attend include a free horse and...

Things 2 Do | Spokane events happening June 2-5

SPOKANE, Wash. — A temporary public art project was installed in downtown Spokane on Sunday by Spokane Arts and an advisory group of LGBTQIA advocates. The mural, which features a large Pride flag, was painted directly on the street surface at the intersection of Spokane Falls Boulevard and Howard Street. The art project marks the beginning of Pride month and celebrates LGBTQIA community members in Spokane.

Spokane Arts, LGBTQIA advocates create Pride art in downtown Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Medical Examiner confirmed through DNA that pieces of a skull found in the Spokane River belong to a 2015 homicide victim. DNA from skull fragments found in 2018 and 2020 allowed the medical examiner's office to identify the remains as Bret Snow, a homicide victim who was reported missing by his family in 2015. The medical examiner's office was able to test DNA from those skull fragments using forensic genetic genealogy.

Spokane County Medical Examiner confirms remains found in Spokane River are 2015 homicide victim

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — North Idaho College is in the final weeks before a decision is made on its accreditation. The school recently submitted its official plea to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The submission included steps the school is trying to take to maintain its current status. In that report, board members said they will undergo intensive training with consultants.

North Idaho College Board of Trustees to hold meeting Wednesday

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Lake Coeur d'Alene is one of the Pacific Northwest's biggest attractions. And, according to a new report from a leading mobility service provider, has some of the bluest water in the country. A recent report from the nationwide rental car company SIXT ranked the water...

Report: Coeur d’Alene Lake ranked 9th bluest water in the U.S.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Employees of the Wellesley Avenue Starbucks are now officially part of a union. Workers of the Wellesley and Belt store won union representation in a 12-4 vote on Friday. The employees are now part of the more than 8,000 Starbucks baristas who have unionized to date.

Spokane Starbucks employees win union representation

SPOKANE, Wash. — The 38th annual MAC ArtFest kicks off on Friday at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. The event will feature live music, food trucks, and a beer garden on the front lawn of the MAC. According to organizers, this year’s festival has grown in size...

‘It’s the unofficial start of summer’ | MAC ArtFest returns for another year

SPOKANE, Wash. — It's June, which means Pride. The Community Colleges of Spokane hosted pride events to kick off Pride month. "It's super important for us not just to say to our student body but to our faculty and staff that you belong here," said Stacy Kowtko, SCC's Pride club advisor.

Community Colleges of Spokane host Pride events to kick off Pride month

SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane is reminding people to have garbage cans out for pick up before 7 a.m. to avoid hot afternoon temperatures. According to the city of Spokane, routes may begin earlier in the day to avoid the high heat. High temperatures forecasted in the next few months for the summer put garbage crews at risk of heat-related injuries like heatstroke.

Spokane reminds people to have garbage cans out by 7 a.m.

Missouri State

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department (SPD) announced Friday they have solved another cold case, the second in a number of months. A grant to use genetic genealogy to identify human remains allowed the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office to identify a man found in a Spokane railroad tunnel more than 40 years ago. Thanks to DNA testing from the victim's relatives, the man was identified as Donald Leroy Pearson.

Body found in Spokane railroad tunnel 40 years ago identified

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — With Spokane recently being named one of the worst cities in the nation for potholes, one local teenager is on a mission to improve road conditions. Isabella Peterson is a sophomore at Spokane Valley Tech. Since her freshman year, the 16-year-old student has been working with a classmate on a mobile app that allows local drivers to report potholes.

Spokane teenager creating mobile app to fix potholes

SPOKANE, Wash. — Newly filed court documents give a more detailed timeline of when and how Spokane officials plan to clear the I-90 homeless encampment by the end of June. The City of Spokane and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) filed a plan to close the I-90 homeless encampment, commonly referred to as Camp Hope, on or before June 30. According to that plan, the city and the state intend to provide campers with better housing opportunities and other assistance before cleaning up and clearing out the camp.

Here's how the city of Spokane plans to clear the I-90 homeless encampment

Reardan, WA

REARDAN, Wash. — The Inland Northwest Rail Museum is turning seven in August. The organization was created and born as a labor of love to preserve the rich history of railroads throughout the area and continue the history lesson for future generations. Before the museum came to life, the...

Inland Northwest Rail Museum keeping history of Inland Empire Railway alive

SPOKANE, Wash. — A 27-year-old man was arrested on Sunday afternoon after he reportedly fired two shots into the air at Riverfront Park. Officers were able to detain and arrest the 27-year-old man very shortly after the shooting was reported. No one was injured and police believe there is no threat to the community.

Man arrested for firing 2 shots into the air at Riverfront Park

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — In its final official report before a hearing on its accreditation, North Idaho College (NIC) lists numerous changes the board of trustees has made since March. That includes intensive training with consultants. A letter posted outside the administration building shows the board will have another...

North Idaho College issues final plea as loss of accreditation hovers over school

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A pilot program that began with one pup has grown to a pack of four professional facility dogs trained to elevate educational environments and enhance mental health in the Coeur d'Alene School District. The founding canine, a sweet-natured, black-and-white Bernedoodle named Blue, was introduced at...

Dogs helping enhance mental health in the Coeur d'Alene School District

Spokane Valley, WA

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Law enforcement responded early Sunday morning to a fatal Spokane Valley shooting in which a Spokane County sheriff's deputy shot a man. The shooting took place near the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and North Dyer Road around 12:12 am. According to preliminary information from...

Investigation underway after Spokane County Sheriff's deputy shoots and kills man in Spokane Valley

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Cody Moore is a firefighter with the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, but recently, the station's nine-year-old yellow lab inspired him to tune in to his artistic side. "We call it work but it's just a lot of good times," Moore said about working with the...

Meet Murphy the Fire Station Dog | Inland NorthBest

Oregon State

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — "His role was joy," Joshua Hendricks said as he teared up thinking about his son, Jeffrey Thor. Thor died Tuesday after he was hit by a car in Spokane Valley while out on a walk with his family. Thor spent a week at Sacred Heart...

'He was my world' | Grieving Spokane Valley father remembers two-year-old son

CLARK COUNTY, Wash. — Daybreak Youth Services is filing a lawsuit against the Washington State Department of Health just days after the DOH suspended its license. DOH argues that two Daybreak facilities are operating without a license, as both Spokane and Brush Prarie locations still have patients. Daybreak was reportedly given four days to submit a plan for moving or discharging patients.

Daybreak Youth Services facilities reportedly operating without licenses, DOH says

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Law enforcement is on scene of a fatal deputy-involved shooting in Spokane Valley. It happened Sunday near the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and North Dyer Road around 12:12 am. According to preliminary information from Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels, two patrol units were responding...

Law enforcement on scene of fatal deputy-involved shooting in Spokane Valley

SPOKANE, Wash. — A 40-year-old Spokane woman pled guilty to illegally obtaining $360,000 in COVID relief funding for small businesses. Marisa Beck pled guilty to stealing money from small business relief funding, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa R. Waldref announced Wednesday. Beck stole a total of $368,829 by submitting false payroll and revenue to get the relief funds.

Spokane woman pleads guilty to stealing more than $360,000 in COVID relief funding

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Spokane Valley Police are on scene at 2nd Avenue and Havana after multiple calls came in reporting gunfire around 2:30 Wednesday morning. When police arrived they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. First responders rendered aid to the man until paramedics arrived. The man was breathing when he was taken to the hospital, but his condition otherwise is unknown.

Spokane Valley Police investigating after man shot overnight

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Pacific Northwest Qualifier brings big crowds and big bucks to Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga's March Madness run may be over, but sports fans are still flocking to Spokane to track a bracket of a different kind....

Pacific Northwest Qualifier brings big crowds and big bucks to Spokane

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