Kaitlin Knapp
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High winds knock over trees, damage homes in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The high winds are over and people are starting to clean up what’s left behind. Trees fell across the region, some causing damage and others barely missing homes. Doug Baker got a call from his mother Monday afternoon and said she had a tree in her front yard. “I said uh really, you have a maple tree... → Read More
Fairchild airmen excited for SkyFest's return
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. – SkyFest is finally returning to Fairchild Air Force Base. The last time it held the air show was back in 2019. It was supposed to return in 2021, but was canceled because of the pandemic. This year’s show has a long list of performers, including the Thunderbirds, who last visited Spokane skies in 2017. 92nd Refueling... → Read More
'Our parking lot has been the detour': Local businesses feeling effects of Thor-Freya construction
SPOKANE, Wash. — The weather is warming up, which means construction cones are coming back. The Thor-Freya construction has started and local businesses are already feeling the effects. Mudslingers Drive-Thru Coffee is smack-dab in the middle of the construction zone. The business is near Freya and Sprague, right where the road is closed. “I worked yesterday morning compared to today’s... → Read More
'They did the best they could:' Gonzaga students emotional over loss against Arkansas
SPOKANE, Wash. — Zags cheered on the Bulldogs up until the last second, despite the disappointing game. Fans like Kady Amsbary and Jessica Batey packed Logan Tavern on Thursday evening. They got there nearly four hours before the game to get a spot. As the clock ticked down, Zags were in complete shock. The loss was unexpected as Gonzaga is... → Read More
Ukrainian families escape the war in their country by coming to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash.– Six Ukrainian families whose homes were destroyed or taken over by the Russian military just arrived in Spokane. As they work to figure out what’s next, they’re relying on friends, family and in some cases strangers. Arytem Ryzhkov, his wife Irina and their four children are in Spokane now. Nearly a month ago, they were forced to leave... → Read More
Spokane Police find man accused of robbing 7-Eleven, assaulting clerk hiding in RV
COPYRIGHT KXLY 4 NEWS NOWSPOKANE, Wash.– The Spokane Police Department found the man accused of robbing a 7-Eleven and assaulting a worker hiding in an RV. Officers said around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Daniel Zurcher, 21, robbed the 7-Eleven on Monroe Street. The man also assaulted the person who was working there at the time, according to police. Police said Zurcher... → Read More
'Trying to do the best job I can': Diesel prices take toll on trucking companies
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash.– It’s been hard enough to find truck drivers recently, and adding the rise in diesel prices is making business even more difficult to navigate. The owner of Mercer Trucking, Steve Hanning, said he’s keeping an eye on gas prices as they soar. “Fuel and tires are the only two things that you can’t control in the trucking... → Read More
Police investigating deadly shooting in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Police are trying to track down a shooter that killed a person on Monday night. Detectives say a person was found shot to death on a bridge near Maple and Second. Around 9:45 p.m., police say someone called 911 and said they were told someone is dead on a bridge. Police got to the area and... → Read More
'Give them a helping hand': Gonzaga basketball players help collect donations for 'Giving Backpacks'
COPYRIGHT KXLY 4 NEWS NOWSPOKANE, Wash. — The Zags are heading to the WCC tournament this weekend. Despite a busy schedule, players spent some of their downtime giving back to the community. No-Li Brewhouse, Spokane Quaranteam and the Gonzaga basketball team collected donations for people in need. “When they say they represent our city, they literally carry our city on... → Read More
Kettle Falls School Board votes to comply with state mask mandate
COPYRIGHT 4 NEWS NOW KETTLE FALLS, Wash.– Everyone in the Kettle Falls Schools District will be putting their masks back on– for now. At the Kettle Falls School Board meeting Wednesday, the board voted 3-2 to comply with the mask mandate. The meeting adjourned right after, though people in the audience started shouting. The vote comes after the school district... → Read More
'We have to evolve': Wineries work to get millennials to drink more
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A new report says fewer millennials are drinking wine and if it continues on this track, it could hurt the wine industry. A yearly report from the Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division says baby boomers drink more wine than millennials. That generation turns more to beer and spirits instead. In a survey done by the Harris... → Read More
'I'm really excited': People express mixed feelings over mask mandate ending
SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington is taking a huge step towards the end of the pandemic. On March 21, Washingtonians will not have to wear a mask inside most places, including schools. It has been 178 days since the mask mandate started. Some people say they’re happy to see masks come off. “I’m just really excited to hear that we’re going... → Read More
Richland School District cancels school again following 'mask choice' vote
Richland School DistrictRICHLAND, Wash. — For the second day in a row, the Richland School District has canceled school. On Tuesday, the school board voted 3-2 to make masking optional. Hours after the decision, the district announced an emergency closure for Wednesday. On Wednesday night, the district said on Facebook that it’s asking for patience as the staff continues to... → Read More
Spokane City Council votes for study on adding fluoride to water
SPOKANE, Wash.– The City of Spokane will take a closer look at adding fluoride to its water. The city council voted 5-2 in favor of an engineering study that will look at the type of fluoridation process the city could use, the cost and partial design. The study is free and a way to gather information. While fluoride is already... → Read More
Spokane City Council votes to move forward with special election for EMS levy
SPOKANE, Wash.– We’re one step closer to voting for the renewal of an emergency medical services levy in Spokane this spring. Spokane City Council 7-0 at its meeting Monday to move forward with a special election for the levy. The resolution said it will send a request to the auditor’s office with hopes the special election will take place on... → Read More
'It feels like home': ESPN analyst serves 'Farnham Flatbread' in Spokane to support the fight against cancer
SPOKANE, Wash. — A popular voice you may have heard in Spokane raised money for a cancer organization in an unconventional way. The fundraising involves flatbread and an ESPN analyst. Sean Farnham has been calling Gonzaga basketball games since 2010. He’s in town to call the Gonzaga versus St. Mary’s game on Saturday. “Spokane has been such a special place... → Read More
'It just feels special': Spirit Games are back at the Spokane Arena
Spirit GamesCOPYRIGHT KXLY 4 NEWS NOWSPOKANE, Wash.– The Spokane Arena thundered once again with the voices of cheering students. Monday kicked off the Spirit Games for Spokane schools. It’s a competition between basketball teams from rival schools. The last time fans got to cheer their team on in person was February 2020. The schools battle it out for bragging rights... → Read More
'The kids loved him': Coworkers, students remember beloved East Valley teacher
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A beloved East Valley School District teacher is being remembered. Tony Bevacqua died on Monday as he battled an aggressive cancerous brain tumor. Bevacqua worked at East Valley Middle School as a P.E. teacher and coach. “It’s pretty devastating because we do know what he provided for us as an East Valley family,” said Ryan Blewett,... → Read More
Idaho governor doubles down on education in budget proposal
POST FALLS, Idaho — Idaho Gov. Brad Little is doubling down on education in this year’s budget proposal. He is proposing an 11-percent increase in 2022, which is $300 million more than last year. The governor discussed his budget with reporters on Friday morning in Post Falls. Education is at the forefront of his plan, especially now because of the... → Read More
No school Monday for SPS students due to COVID
Copyright 2019 KXLY.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior permission.SPOKANE, Wash. — There will be no class for Spokane Public Schools students on Monday, January 24. A tweet from the district said the decision to have a “no school day” was made based on an evaluation of current conditions and ongoing... → Read More