News from Spokane County
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Spokane County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 4,095 stories have been published about Spokane County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Spokane County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 4,095 stories have been published about Spokane County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Spokane · SpokaneWashington's Hospitality Association says on average, 18% of the state's restaurants close every year. Around 14 closures in downtown Spokane alone this quarter, says president Anthony Anton. Anton says right now it's too early to know how dire the situation may be or whether it's just an odd moment in time.See the Story
Industry experts weigh in on Spokane's rash of restaurant closures
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Spokane · SpokanePolice are investigating several auto burglaries that took place in Coeur d'Alene on Tuesday morning. Each of the three victims had stopped briefly to drop a child off at school, when their cars were targeted by the suspect. Auto burglary is often committed by large criminal organizations from outside of the CoeurdAlene area. These criminals tend to travel to cities to target schools and daycare facilities.See the Story
Coeur d'Alene police respond to uptick in car burglaries
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Spokane · SpokaneA woman suffers life-threatening injuries, and five others, including four children, were transported to the hospital after a crash east of Minnehaha. The other car had five people, four of those being children. All five occupants sustained minor injuries. The cause of this crash remains under investigation.See the Story
Serious crash east of Minnehaha neighborhood blocks traffic on Frederick Avenue
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Native American · SpokaneNative Americans are disproportionately affected by the fentanyl crisis. A Senate Committee Hearing on Indian Affairs was held to discuss the crisis. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, Vanessa R. Waldref, testified. She highlighted two major takedowns that demonstrate the distribution of fentanyl on Native American reservations.See the Story
U.S. Attorney for Eastern Washington testifies about fentanyl crisis in Native American communities
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Pearl Harbor · SpokaneThis week is the 82nd anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor and other military installations across Hawaii by the Japanese navy. Events will be held at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and on Ford Island. Events at the National Memorial will be open to the general public, while events on Ford island will require base access to reach.See the Story
Pearl Harbor events planned to commemorate Dec. 7 attack
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Spokane · SpokanePULLMAN, Wash. - With the collapse of the current Pac-12 Conference, Washington State is still ironing out its full football schedule for the 2024 season. On Wednesday, it was reported by multiple sources that the Cougars are closing in on…See the Story
REPORT: WSU Football adding Texas Tech to 2024 schedule
Spokane · SpokaneManito Park Holiday Lights are beloved by many. The half-mile loop is considered "one of the best destinations in Spokane to see amazing holiday lights" The drive-through show will be held on Dec. 9-10 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30pm.See the Story
Manito Park transforms into winter wonderland for annual holiday light show
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Spokane · SpokaneJoseph Emerson is charged with interfering with a flight crew and attendants. He remains in jail on separate state charges. Emerson is ordered not to board an operable airplane or possess any controlled substances. He and his lawyers said he took psilocybin two days before the flight and led to his behavior.See the Story
Off-duty pilot who tried to disable engines of Horizon flight can’t board a plane, possess any drugs as conditions of release
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