Olivia Roberts
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Silver Mountain closed Tuesday due to dangerous weather
Four people were recovered from an avalanche at Silver Mountain. Copyright KXLY 4 News NowKELLOGG, Idaho — The ski area on Silver Mountain will be closed Tuesday, February 22. According to a Facebook post, dangerous weather conditions forced the closure. Silver Mountain was expected to reopen Wednesday morning. Schweitzer and Mt. Spokane planned to continue operations Tuesday with limited runs... → Read More
Need a snow shovel? No-Li Brewhouse is handing them out for free
SPOKANE, Wash. — No-Li Brewhouse is celebrating the fresh snow with free shovels. People who go to pub between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday can get a complimentary snow shovel, as long as they agree to pay it forward. No-Li asks that folks use the shovel to help others by clearing a neighbor’s walkway or driveway. The brewhouse is... → Read More
City crews working to clear snowy roads around Spokane
WSDOTSPOKANE, Wash. — City crews worked Monday morning to clear snowy roads around Spokane. The City of Spokane said street crews were out sanding and deicing primary arterials and hills. Street crews continue to sand and deice primary arterials and hills. Drive with caution if you’re out and about! #SpokaneStreets — City of Spokane (@SpokaneCity) February 21, 2022 Snow and... → Read More
Brad Paisley to perform at Northern Quest this summer
minds-eye // Wikimedia CommonsNumber of weeks spent as #1: 4 Taylor Swift made her first appearance on the leaderboard with “Our Song,” a tune about young love in which the singer writes her own song for the couple to call their own. It reached the charts in the last two weeks of 2007, and continued for four more in 2008. Brad Paisley’s... → Read More
Man hit and killed by car on Highway 95 in Lapwai
LAPWAI, Idaho — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Highway 95 Thursday night. According to Idaho State Police, the crash happened around 8 p.m. near Birch Ave. The driver was heading south on the highway when she hit a 69-year-old man who was walking in the road. The man died at the scene. The road was... → Read More
Kettle Falls School District defies Gov. Inslee's mandate, makes masks optional for students and staff
KETTLE FALLS, Wash. — Students and staff in the Kettle Falls School District will no longer be required to wear masks. The Kettle Falls School Board voted Monday night to make masks optional effective immediately. Students and staff will no longer be asked to wear masks in any facility or vehicle in the school district. The decision violates Gov. Jay... → Read More
At least one person killed in crash on Highway 395 near Chewelah
STEVENS CO., Wash. — At least one person was killed in a crash on Highway 395 at Hafer Rd Thursday morning. According to Washington State Patrol, a car hit a power pole around 7:20 a.m. four miles south of Chewelah. It is unclear how many people were in the car at the time of the crash. WSP said Stevens County... → Read More
'Time to make the change': WA Superintendent of Public Instruction supports making masks optional in schools
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction is in support of making masks optional in schools. Chris Reykdal said Tuesday he advised Gov. Jay Inslee and health officials to dial masking back in classrooms, pointing to additional strategies to fight the spread of COVID, including vaccination, as a crucial turning point. “It’s time to make to the evolution,... → Read More
Semi hits power pole, causes widespread power outage in Twin Lakes area
TWIN LAKES, Idaho — More than 1,200 Kootenai Electric customers in the Twin Lakes area were without power Wednesday morning. According to the power company, a semi hit a power pole on Highway 41. Kootenai Electric said crews were on site working to restore power. Power was expected to be restored by 1:30 p.m. Customers can check the status of... → Read More
4 News Now Q&A: What do you need to know about the new BA.2 subvariant?
Q: What do you need to know about the new BA.2 subvariant? After two years in a pandemic, the last thing we wanted to hear was news of another variant. First, it was delta, then it was omicron and now it is BA.2. Scientists around the world are keeping their eye on the subvariant of omicron that has been found in... → Read More
WSU men's basketball game at Oregon postponed due to COVID protocols
PULLMAN, Wash. — The Washington State men’s basketball game at Oregon has been postponed due to COVID protocols within WSU’s program. The game was originally scheduled for Thursday, January 20 in Eugene. According to a release, the game will be rescheduled with the two teams and the Pac-12 Conference. A finalized rescheduled date will be announced at a later time.... → Read More
Comedian, Cheney native Kelsey Cook remembers mentor Bob Saget
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — America was left heartbroken in the wake of Bob Saget’s recent passing. The comedy genius passed away in Florida on Sunday evening, with an autopsy showing there was no sign of foul play or drug use. In the hours after his death was made public, tributes came flooding in from fellow comedians, colleagues and fans. Many... → Read More
Night skiing on Mt. Spokane starts Wednesday night
SPOKANE, Wash. — Mt. Spokane is kicking off its night skiing sessions Wednesday. Weather permitting, the resort’s hours will expand from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. starting January 5. Night skiing officially begins at 3 p.m. If snowy conditions hold up, night skiing will continue Wednesdays through Saturdays until March 12. Buy tickets here. All day lift tickets include night... → Read More
Sheriff: Bonners Ferry Police Department no longer providing 24-hour patrol within city limits
BOUNDARY CO., Idah0 — The Bonners Ferry Police Department plans to reduce their level of service and no longer provide 24-hour patrol within city limits, according to the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Sheriff David Kramer said the Sheriff’s Office was “recently made aware” of the change. Kramer said the Sheriff’s Office will respond to in-progress... → Read More
Housing, employment among initial allocations of Spokane's American Rescue Plan funds
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council adopted a special budget ordinance Monday night, unanimously approving $14 million in appropriations and allocations of the American Rescue Plan. The money will go to “first out” funding to support housing, employment, COVID-safe communities and administrative support. The American Rescue Plan is the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package passed by… → Read More
Here's how to register to participate in Bloomsday 2022
SPOKANE, Wash. — Kick off your New Year’s resolutions by signing up to run in Bloomsday 2022! Starting at 12:01 a.m. January 1, you can register to participate in the race, which will take place Sunday, May 1. Runners who enter online will pay $28 for the early entry price. This will be the first time since 2019 that Bloomsday... → Read More
City of Spokane extends operation of temporary warming shelter during arctic blast
Spokane warming shelterCOPYRIGHT KXLY 4 NEWS NOWSPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane is extending the operation of a temporary, short-term warming shelter until January 9. The City said the extension will allow for the additional enhancements to the permanent shelter system to be completed. City leaders, in partnership with the Public Facilities District and The Guardians Foundation, created a... → Read More
Person killed in Ritzville house fire
RITZVILLE, Wash. — A person was killed in a house fire on E Wellsandt Rd off Highway 395 Friday morning. According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, the Adams County Fire Department responded to the fire about 5 a.m. Once they were able to control the fire, fire crews found a body in the debris inside the house. It’s not... → Read More
Car pinned under semi on eastbound I-90 near Amazon Distribution Center, injuries reported
Copyright 4 News NowSPOKANE, Wash. — A car is pinned under a semi truck on eastbound I-90 near the Amazon Distribution Center. According to Washington State Patrol, crews are working to extricate the driver of the car. At least one person is injured, though the extent of their injuries are unknown. The left lane of eastbound I-90 is closed while... → Read More
Jackknifed semi fully blocks eastbound I-90 near US 2
WSDOTSPOKANE, Wash. — A jackknifed semi truck is fully blocking eastbound I-90 near the US 2 interchange. There is no estimated time of reopening, and drivers should find alternate routes. I-90 eastbound at the US 2 interchange remains CLOSED due to the jackknifed semi truck. Traffic is already backing up past the Geiger interchange. — WSDOT East (@WSDOT_East) December... → Read More