Local News
- Spokane lands on Top 100 Places To Live In America list December 8, 2021This isn't the first time it's landed on this list.
- Spokane County Library District holds ‘Fill the Bag’ book sale December 8, 2021For just $5 you can get a tote bag and fill it with all sorts of goodies.
- ‘Be in their business’: Family shares red flags they noticed when their teenager went missing December 8, 2021SPOKANE, Wash. — As more kids spend time online, predators are lurking. That’s why parents need to be even more aware of the dangers on the web to prevent more dangerous situations. “We just don’t know how long it’s been going on and how long he’s been talking to her,” said Richard and Liz Samayoa. […]
- Santa and his helpers make special visit to Shriners Hospital Spokane December 8, 2021Santa visited kids at Shriners Hospital Spokane. He didn't show up empty-handed. His elf helpers delivered gifts t0 the children.
- Packed In: New multi-family, single-family housing development opens in Airway Heights December 8, 2021Several organizations worked together to develop Highland Village.
Fire Watch
- Climate change puts stress on Northwest forests in fire season November 19, 2021SPOKANE, Wash.– Wildfire season has come to be a defining experience of living in the Western United States during the 21st century. Like hurricanes in the East, the rhythm of summertime life is increasingly intertwined with tracking the movements of smoke and flame. Fire seasons are undoubtedly becoming worse and more impactful. In 1983, a […]
- There are currently no active large wildfires in Washington, Oregon October 23, 2021There haven't been any large fires reported in the Evergreen State since Oct. 14.
- Firefighters responding to wildfire in Grant County October 10, 2021GRANT CO., Wash. — Grant County firefighters are responding to a wildfire northeast of Mattawa. Grant County Fire District 13 said the fire is in the Saddle Mountains area Sunday afternoon. They will be assisting Grant County Fire District 8. Air resources have been requested. This is a developing story COPYRIGHT 2021 BY KXLY. ALL […]
- Ferry County fire forces Level 3 evacuations for some in Republic September 21, 2021If you live on Heron Creek, Springridge Road, Goa Way and Grizzly Loop in Ferry County, you need to evacuate now.
- Firefighters work to put out brush fire near Plummer September 16, 2021Firefighters said the fire was in some timber near Idaho Road and Painter Road.
Coronavirus Updates
- Judge blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors December 7, 2021A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees of federal contractors.
- Omicron v. delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical December 7, 2021Scientists are anxiously watching a battle play out that could determine the future of the pandemic. Will omicron or delta be the dominant variant?
- Scientist behind AstraZeneca vaccine says next pandemic may be worse December 6, 2021"The truth is, the next one could be worse. It could be more contagious, or more lethal, or both."
- New poll shows how pandemic stress is weighing heavily on Gen Z December 6, 2021A new poll finds that teens and young adults have faced some of the heaviest struggles during the coronavirus pandemic. A look inside the numbers.
- Gov. Jay Inslee reacts to omicron variant in Washington December 5, 2021Washington Governor Jay Inslee released a statement over the weekend when three cases of the variant were found in the state.