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Jul 20, 2025 · The Lake Spokane fire burns across the river at the Cove in Spokane County on Saturday. The fire grew to 2,000 acres on Sunday and is burning about 4 miles from the Long …

Jul 11, 2025 · The United Way of Spokane County, an iconic nonprofit organization that has served the Spokane area for more than 100 years, has begun to shutter operations after the …

Aug 7, 2025 · Providence Inland Northwest is closing several programs in Spokane and Stevens County to trim costs as the region’s largest medical provider searches for ways to respond to …

Jul 17, 2025 · The woman killed while jogging Wednesday morning near the Manito Country Club on the South Hill was health care executive Sarah Doxey.

Aug 5, 2025 · Mari Clack, a champion for women and children in Spokane, died Saturday, leaving behind a lifelong legacy in advocacy. She was 89.

4 days ago · Spokane was an early adopter in geocaching, the quirky tech-meets-outdoors hobby about to celebrate its 25th anniversary Fri., Aug. 15, 2025

Jun 11, 2025 · Police used smoke cannisters and pepper balls in attempt to dispel the crowds. Former Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart was among those arrested

Jul 15, 2025 · Federal prosecutors are accusing nine protesters of crossing the line into violence against federal agents during a chaotic mass demonstration in Spokane over the detainment …

Jul 18, 2025 · The federal government released two people remaining in jail Friday afternoon charged with crimes following a mass protest against federal immigration authorities, but the …