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Drought is forecast to worsen in the Inland Northwest this summer
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Spring rain continues to fall behind average in the Inland Northwest without much time to make up for it. Exactly 2 inches of rain fell in the Lilac City from March 1 to May 17. That's about half of the average for that time period.
Upcoming Cheney-Spokane Road construction closure concerns nearby businesses
SPOKANE, Wash. – Cheney-Spokane Road will be closing completely in the next month or so west of US-195, as work continues on a water main in Latah Valley that’s required lane restrictions for the last several weeks. It’s one of over 20 active road construction projects across Spokane,...
Spokane Valley eyes millions for sidewalks and school crossings
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley could save millions on a plan to improve sidewalks and transportation infrastructure near schools if approved for two grant programs intended to promote bicycle and foot traffic. The Spokane Valley City Council voted on Tuesday to formally apply for the grants after moving to start the application process last week. With almost $50 million up for grabs between the two programs, city officials hope to secure at least $6.6 million for its projects. ...
Local University High School students hit the stage with ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’
SPOKANE, Wash. – University High School is mid-way through their very busy theatre season presenting ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ to the community. Three students gave us a behind-the-scenes look into how the community stepped up for them and their love for this production. “We have had so...
Brewster singer/recording artist talks about her music
The singer/songwriter Brittany Jean will play Saturday (5:30 p.m.) at Zola in downtown Spokane. Her live shows are solo acts, though when she records her albums in Nashville — she’s done six — she plays with an ensemble. The latest was released last fall. Brittany is a...
Home destroyed after propane tank explodes leading to fire in Hangman Valley
SPOKANE, Wash. — A home is destroyed after a propane tank exploded, causing a fire near Hangman Valley. According to Spokane County Fire District 8, crews responded to the 10200 block of South Hangman Valley Road and immediately saw a column of dark smoke. The back side of the home was fully engulphed and firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.
SFD saves dog who accidentally ingested fentanyl
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) saved a dog's life after it accidentally ingested fentanyl. According to SFD, a couple arrived at Fire Station 4 in downtown Spokane after their dog ate something off the street and became lethargic. SFD said it believes the dog ate a piece of foil that had fentanyl on it.
A spoonful of Expo: The unique utensils sold during Spokane’s World’s Fair
SPOKANE, Wash. – Expo ‘74 featured a panoply of products, including official World’s Fair spoons. Hayden resident Becky Mumford found a pair of the commemorative Expo spoons still in their original packaging. “I remember the day we went to Expo ‘74 and riding the gondola over the...
Gusty winds to continue heading into Friday
Get ready for a windy Friday! A wind advisory will remain in effect for the Upper Columbia Basin and the Waterville Plateau through Friday afternoon. Lookout for blowing dust and make sure to secure any loose items that could blow away. We will see partly cloudy skies in Spokane metro,...
Spokane NAACP calls for potential Mead harassment victims to come forward
SPOKANE, Wash. – The first half hour of Thursday night’s Spokane NAACP meeting focused primarily on Mead High School, and the recent hazing allegations regarding the school’s football team. “When the news broke I had an outcry from the community of ‘this is all racial’,” Spokane NAACP...
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