di The Local Wire
Spokane police arrested an 18-year-old after an alleged shooting in North Spokane and are seeking public input on a boat theft case in Eastern Washington. City officials announced a new solar and gas microgrid at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to improve power reliability in East Central.
Spokane's episode covers a major I-90 crash near Division Street, a new city revitalization plan, and the launch of local news station KBNW. It also highlights the Mariners' game with Edgar Martínez and local political tensions.
Spokane police recovered a body from the Spokane River, raising concerns about water safety, while Spokane Valley banned virtual currency kiosks after a linked suicide. Local resident Gary Verbrugge plans to donate 885 acres to the Kalispel Tribe to preserve wildlife habitat.
Spokane police are searching for three missing women from Liberty Lake, including a 31-year-old last seen Saturday. Rep. Michael Baumgartner met with local stakeholders in Spokane, and rock star Ann Wilson is back for her documentary premiere.
Spokane's latest episode covers a fatal crash near Spokane International Airport, Avista's first community microgrid at the MLK Center, and the upcoming Local Vendor Fair. It also highlights a touching story from Boise about two terminally ill friends throwing a farewell party.
Spokane County officials warn of rising risks at car meets due to reckless driving and illegal street racing, while a water rescue continues near Riverfront Park after a person went missing in the Spokane River. A woman in East Spokane was caught on video chasing a child with her car, sparking debate over traffic safety and enforcement.
Spokane's morning news covers a DUI crash near STA bus route, legal challenges facing Spokane County's public defender system, and updates on the Balfour Park music venue and Mother’s Day Home Tour. Nurses in Spokane are forming supportive networks amid staffing shortages, while surveys show rising relocation concerns due to economic and housing issues.
Spokane County leaders are re-evaluating a criminal justice overhaul after a jail-building tax was rejected, while a family plans a vigil for a hit-and-run victim amid road safety concerns. Authorities are also addressing PFAS contamination with a free water filter event and investigating a dangerous incident involving a woman chasing a child.
Spokane officials are cracking down on unpermitted taco stands in abandoned lots, calling them a "criminal organization," while a hit-and-run incident leaves a family in search of the driver. City Council eased food truck rules to support small businesses, but critics fear it could lead to more unsafe vendors.
Spokane police arrested a local man for making threatening remarks against Mar-A-Lago and The Villages, while the city launched a new Riverfront Park shuttle and gas prices hit a record high. A viral neighborhood debate over graduation invitations and celebrations for public servants also made local headlines.