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What we know about the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, expected in Spokane next week
The first COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Washington in just a few days. The FDA granted Pfizer emergency use authorization on Friday, a major step on the path forward. In the first shipment, Spokane County will be getting 3,900 doses. Those will be given to a very specific group. Most people won’t be able to get it for... → Read More
Local leaders respond to bomb threat at Spokane County Democrats office
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man walked into the Spokane County Democrats office and threatened to blow up the building. Spokane Police and the FBI are trying to figure out why. The man claimed to have a bomb, however police didn’t find one in his backpack. Volunteers inside the office are shaken, but not injured. Police haven’t told us who the... → Read More
COVID-19 transmission remains low among Spokane-area schools
SPOKANE, Wash. — Efforts to protect Spokane students and teachers from COVID-19 appear to be working. According to contact tracers, only five people have become infected inside Spokane Public School buildings since younger students were brought back in early October. Keep in mind, that’s five cases among 3,500 plus students, hundreds of teachers, and 54 buildings. Other districts are seeing... → Read More
Washington landlords suing the state over eviction moratorium they fear may be extended
The Washington Landlord Association is one of several plaintiffs on the complaint filed Tuesday. They say some landlords have not received a rent payment in eight months, forcing those property owners to make some tough decisions. → Read More
Spokane man to give away 300 Thanksgiving meals, all while supporting local
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane man has found an effective way to help struggling restaurants and hungry people at the same time. On Thursday, 300 Thanksgiving dinners will be served for free to anyone who wants one. Rick Clark has raised more than $60,000 since the pandemic started, just by hosting Facebook Live videos. He’s dumped that money into dozens... → Read More
Coronavirus cases surge throughout the Inland Northwest as U.S. reports highest daily case spike
Health districts in Spokane and North Idaho reported record-high COVID-19 cases on Friday. There were 187 new cases in Spokane County. Hospitals are treating 62 infected patients. Health officials reported 210 cases in North Idaho, where 47 people are in the hospital. The Panhandle Health District says the alarming surge of cases is creating backlogs and delays for contact tracers. ... → Read More
City Council condemns armed militia groups
The Spokane City Council passed a resolution Monday condemning armed the organization and assembly of armed private militia groups. → Read More
Police investigating body found by maintenance man in North Spokane home
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man’s body was found inside a North Spokane home by a maintenance man hired to change the locks. According to court documents, the owner of the home said he recently evicted two tenants; however, police couldn’t find any paperwork supporting that. Those tenants told police they were out of town and didn’t know who the dead... → Read More
Spokane Police respond to at least 66 crashes in first day of fall snowstorm
SPOKANE, Wash. — We knew it was coming, and it only took a few hours for the snow to start sticking on roads. Between noon and 8 p.m., Spokane Police responded to 66 vehicle collisions. That’s not including crashes in the country, or on I-90. A Washington State trooper was making a traffic stop when a third car crashed into... → Read More
#4ThePeople: Local voters give their take on the final presidential debate
SPOKANE, Wash. — We asked local voters to join us for a virtual discussion to see how they felt about the final presidential debate. As you can imagine, a lot of voters are energized this election. More than 156,000 ballots have already been returned to the Spokane County Elections Office. That’s roughly 44% of all registered voters, and as of... → Read More
Some Idaho families could get up to $3,500 from 'Strong Families, Strong Students' grant
Beginning this Wednesday, Idaho families (regardless of their income) can apply for the grant. → Read More
'Jason didn't deserve this': What the mother of a murdered Newport teen wants you to know
NEWPORT, Wash. — An emotional vigil in Newport for a 19-year-old who was reported missing, then found murdered. Ever since he went missing in mid-September, 19-year-old Jason Fox’s parents held out hope that he was still alive. Their lives were shattered on Sunday when the Sheriff’s Office confirmed a body found in Pend Oreille County was their son. “I don’t... → Read More
Americans could get second round of stimulus checks
Across the country, more than 26 million people are still relying on unemployment benefits, even six months into the pandemic. → Read More
Spokane City Council accepts $4 million fluoride grant
Spokane water could be fluoridated by October 2023. → Read More
Young couple saves two kids and a baby from burning Post Falls home
POST FALLS, Idaho — A devastating fire in a Post Falls neighborhood destroyed two homes and damaged a third. Teens at one of the homes rushed to get two kids and a baby to safety. One of them actually ran back into the burning home to rescue a small dog. While they’re still a bit shaken, they are so thankful... → Read More
Spokane woman zip ties hopeful messages to Monroe St. Bridge to ward off suicide attempts
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane woman wants people on the brink of suicide to know they are loved, and their lives matter. “Change the perspective of that from the suicide bridge to the bridge of hope,” said Cassie Bond. She zip tied 100 notes along the Monroe St. Bridge in Spokane, a site where dozens of people have jumped to... → Read More
Alaska Airlines flight out of Spokane delayed over passengers refusing to wear masks
SPOKANE, Wash. — An Alaska Airlines flight out of Spokane was delayed. Not because of mechanical problems, but because several passengers refused to wear their masks. Even after a warning from flight attendants, several passengers on board the flight from Spokane to Portland refused to cover their face. “There were was a lot of really nice people on this plane... → Read More
Spokane's Northeast Youth Center prepares for an influx of children with remote learning
HILLYARD, Wash. — With Spokane Schools staying closed, many parents have to find child care or quit their jobs. Some families can’t afford those options and rely on places like the Northeast Community Center. Staff are preparing to take in up to 100 kids who will attend class virtually. While the center has plenty of space for social distancing, they... → Read More
Community steps up to help family of man who died saving his wife and child from Spokane River
A local father is being remembered as a hero. → Read More
Everything you need to know ahead of Washington's primary election
By now you should have received your ballot in the mail. Washington’s primary election is less than a week away. → Read More