A year after the Inland Northwest became the testing ground for a new computer system that promised to revolutionize veterans' health care, leaders at the Department of Veterans Affairs had received grave warnings from staff at Spokane's VA hospital and evidence that flaws in the software had contributed to serious patient harm.

In a press briefing Thursday, President Donald Trump insinuated the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity efforts were to blame for Wednesday’s catastrophic plane crash that likely killed more than 60 people near Washington D.

House Bill 1258 proposes that funding for emergency dispatch services across Spokane County should be based on call-volume rather than population.

The study showed there are 12.46 Black-owned businesses for every 1,000 Black or African-American people in the Spokane/Spokane Valley area.

Spokane has had the only Chili's restaurant in Washington for the past five years. Thanks to social media, fans find it.

The nonprofit is asking city council to expand access to legal defense services and educate staff on a state law that prohibits police from collaborating with ICE.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Lawmakers in Olympia are trying to find a way to fix Washington's ongoing childcare crisis. Senate Bill 5130, which was introduced this legislative session, would eliminate licensing fees for providers. At the Nest, this annual fee costs around $480. For larger providers, those numbers can go into the thousands.

With Fairchild Air Force Base just five miles from Spokane International Airport, the proximity of military and civilian aircraft raises questions about air safety in the area.

While organizers are still combing through the data, they say the most obvious initial concern is a lack of available, affordable housing.

Spokane County Marriage licenses Custodio S. De La Cruz and Mayra L. Razo, both of Spokane. Collin B. Zurfluh, of Greenacres, and Joelle C. Larson, of Otis Orchards. Greg W. Davis and Deborah D. Purcell,

"It's poisoning families, but not just families, it's also poisoning the plants and animals," 5th grader Taige Boyer said. Their teacher, Lucas Trunkey, said the class worked closely with others in the community to put the project together.

Glen Dylan Burkey, wanted in connection with the shooting death of a teenager in Spokane, Washington, was arrested by police in Missoula on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.