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'State-of-the-art breast imaging': Inland Imaging opens new Breast Center in Spokane that has everything in one spot
Inland Imaging has opened a 12,000-square-foot Breast Center at 799 S. Stevens St. in Spokane, bringing screening and diagnostic mammography, biopsies, breast MRI and ultrasound together at one location. The center was…
Ask the doctors: Fried frailty index asses severity of condition
Doctors Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko explain that frailty is a measure of how well a person can withstand illness or injury and recover, not simply a synonym for weakness. The Fried frailty index assesses five factors…
Washington-Idaho Weather Alert: Dense Fog, ¼-Mile Visibility Today
Dense fog reduced visibility to a quarter mile in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho on Thursday morning, prompting an advisory through 7 a.m. PST. The National Weather Service in Spokane warned drivers in…
1978 or 1992? What Eastern Washington's close congressional race may (or may not) portend
Republican Rep. Michael Baumgartner appears to have narrowly won reelection in Eastern Washington, after Democrat Carmela Conroy conceded and congratulated him. The close result recalls former congressman Tom Foley’s…
This day in history: Man was forced to sell beloved farm animals to maintain welfare. Today's Spokane Public Montessori building got OKed - Thu, 12 Nov 2026 PST
A 1976 account recalled how a developmentally disabled man had to sell his cow and two heifers to qualify for welfare payments after moving into a group home. The historical item also notes that the building now used by…
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Washington records - Thu, 12 Nov 2026 PST
Spokane County court records for Thursday, Nov. 12, list new civil suits, granted marriage dissolutions and criminal sentences. Among the cases, James H. Burress, 29, received five months in jail after pleading guilty…
Alan Liere's hunting and fishing report for Nov. 12, 2026
Anglers in the Inland Northwest are finding productive fishing as cooler, cloudy weather supports mayfly hatches on the St. Joe and North Fork Coeur d’Alene rivers. The Spokane River is producing blue-winged olive…
10 under $10 for the weekend of Nov. 13-15
A weekend guide lists inexpensive events around the Spokane area for Nov. 13-15, including a free community ukulele club in Coeur d’Alene, performances at Blue Door Theatre and the Root Experience festival in Airway…
Spokane residents push back on Mayor Brown's two-year budget proposal
Spokane residents challenged Mayor Lisa Brown’s proposed two-year city budget at a City Council meeting Tuesday, raising concerns about spending and cuts to libraries and public transportation. The proposal prioritizes…
Spokane council sets 2027 priorities, approves nuisance rules
The Spokane City Council set its priorities for the 2027 state legislative session and unanimously approved a chronic nuisance properties ordinance. The new rules are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The council’s…
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Second-seeded Lewis and Clark girls soccer ousted in first round
The second-seeded Lewis and Clark girls soccer team was eliminated from the State 4A tournament Wednesday, losing 2-1 in overtime to 15th-seeded Skyview at ONE Spokane Stadium. Lewis and Clark took the lead on Lyla…
Shop fire in rural Spokane County under investigation
A fire at a shop in rural Spokane County is under investigation. The incident was reported in the county, and authorities are looking into its cause.
Spokane City Council passes Chronic Nuisance Properties ordinance
The Spokane City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to pass the Chronic Nuisance Properties ordinance. The measure was approved by the council in Spokane, Washington.
No. 2 Lewis and Clark upset 2-1 by No. 15 Skyview in 4A state Round of 16
The No. 15-seeded Skyview Storm eliminated the No. 2 Lewis & Clark Tigers with a 2-1 overtime victory in the 4A state Round of 16 in Spokane. The loss ended Lewis & Clark’s run in the tournament, while Skyview advanced…
Nonprofit in Spokane says their box truck was stolen and it's not fair to the families they serve
Blessings and Beyond, a Spokane nonprofit that delivers necessities to families in need, says its box truck was stolen Monday evening. The vehicle, donated by Rotary 21 three years ago, had a lift gate used to move food…
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Community members gather at Numerica Veterans Arena for Veterans Day celebration
Hundreds of veterans and family members gathered at Spokane’s Numerica Veterans Arena on Wednesday for a Veterans Day celebration featuring student tributes, therapy dogs and speeches. Local organizations, including…
Spokane veteran reflects on war before his 100th birthday
World War II veteran Bill Beckstrom spent Veterans Day in Spokane reflecting on his service as he prepared to turn 100. He recalled fellow sailors killed when a kamikaze struck his ship and spoke about the country’s…
VetsGarage in Spokane brings woodshop skills, community for veterans
VetsGarage, a Spokane workshop founded in 2012, gives veterans a place to learn practical skills, make art and reconnect with a sense of purpose. The organization offers mental-health and vocational support, including…
Woman in dumpster dropped into garbage truck
A woman who was apparently sleeping in a dumpster was dropped into a Spokane garbage truck shortly before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Spokane. The driver heard a noise and stopped, and first responders pulled her…
City resident urges help after woman ends up in dump truck
A woman was rescued from a garbage truck in Spokane after she was picked up while inside a dumpster. The driver heard her screaming and pulled over, allowing first responders to reach her; she sustained minor injuries…
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New Report looks at Old Trails fire spread between homes
A new Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety report examines how the Old Trails Fire spread between homes in Spokane. Investigators identified close spacing, fences and other continuous fuel sources as factors…
LSU beat writer discusses coach Will Wade, Tigers keys vs. Gonzaga
LSU’s men’s basketball team has opened the season with three blowout wins, averaging 94 points per game, and is preparing to face Gonzaga on Saturday at Spokane Arena. LSU beat writer Toyloy Brown III highlighted point…
Foggy conditions overnight with a pleasant Thursday ahead
Pleasant conditions are expected across the Spokane region through the evening, followed by widespread dense fog overnight and into Thursday morning. The forecast warns that lingering moisture will reduce visibility…
Spokane Fire Station 3 lights up blue in honor of two fallen deputies
Spokane Fire Station 3 will shine blue lights for several weeks in honor of Spokane County sheriff’s deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry, who died in the line of duty earlier this month. The fire department said the…
Teenager killed Tueday in collision on rainy Interstate 90 in Spokane
A 13-year-old boy was killed in a collision on Interstate 90 in Spokane on Tuesday, while his mother was taken to hospital. The crash happened in rainy conditions. Authorities have not provided further details about the…
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'How do you just lose my dad?' Cremains seemingly lost in the mail as USPS says search will be expanded
A family is seeking answers after a package containing a relative’s cremains appears to have gone missing in the mail. The U.S. Postal Service says it will expand its search, as the family tries to learn what happened…
Spokane Veterans Day ceremony offers tributes and food support
Spokane’s Veterans Day ceremony at Numerica Veterans Arena features music, student tributes, military vehicles and resources for veterans. The free public event is followed by a drive-through food distribution for…
Woman dropped into a garbage truck in downtown Spokane
A woman suffered minor injuries after falling from a dumpster into a garbage truck in downtown Spokane on Wednesday morning. First responders used a fire truck ladder and stretcher to pull her out near the 1200 block of…
Foggy start to a warmer Veterans Day
Fog is expected to make for a misty start to Veterans Day, followed by warmer conditions, according to KXLY meteorologist Matt Gray. The forecast points to a change in temperatures through the day, though the available…