Measles exposure confirmed at Spokane hospital emergency departments

Public health officials in Spokane County are raising the alarm over a confirmed measles exposure linked to a Kootenai County resident who visited local emergency departments.

UPDATE: Flood warning issued for Chelan County until Saturday afternoon

At 8:35 a.m. on Friday, the NWS Spokane WA released an updated flood warning in effect until Saturday at 2:03 p.m. for Chelan County.

Flood Warning issued for stretches of Snoqualmie, Tolt rivers in western Washington

An atmospheric river threatens western Washington with significant rainfall, prompting a Flood Watch for several counties and ...

Harris County courts see sharp drop in pending felony prosecutions. Here’s how officials did it.

After months of declining criminal caseloads in Harris County courts, prosecutors on Tuesday declared victory in clearing out a crippling backlog of felony cases.
Spokane Public Radio

SPR News Today: Latino farmworkers search for answers as long COVID effects persist

Plus, wildfire prevention can change how much snowpack turns into useful water, rural homeowners could get some relief from ...
The Olympian

Major Olympia-area nonprofit closes. How does that affect food banks, shelters?

United Way of Thurston Co. closes after major fundraising declines. Pierce County United Way in talks to take over EFSP funds ...
Spokane Public Radio

Power imbalances and policy plans: Outgoing Rep. Graham on her time in Olympia and what's next

Four-term Rep. Jenny Graham (R-Spokane) will be leaving the state legislature after the 2026 term. She sat down with SPR's Owen Henderson to talk about her legacy, one of her biggest controversies, ...
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Three Spokane County golf courses announce opening dates

Three Spokane County golf courses announce opening dates for driving ranges and courses in early-to-mid March. Number of resignations grows over Epstein ties: List Pro-Trump attorneys push EO that ...
KHQ

Spokane County receives federal funding for addiction services expansion

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County is set to expand its addiction and behavioral health services with additional federal support. County officials have been working to expand the Spokane Regional ...
The Spokesman-Review

Washington lawmakers consider tax break for two data centers in Spokane County

OLYMPIA – Washington lawmakers are considering a special tax exemption for the equipment for two new data centers in Spokane County. However, it’s not clear who would receive the exemption, or where ...
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Firefighters in Spokane County, Washington shovel driveway for elderly couple after responding to emergency

Firefighters apart of Spokane County Fire District #8 cleared a snow-covered driveway for an elderly husband that was trying to meet his wife at the hospital after an early morning emergency. Trump ...
The Spokesman-Review

Trump Administration taps Spokane County communications director for state’s top USDA role

The Trump administration has tapped Spokane County’s top spokesman to hold the highest U.S. Department of Agriculture role in Washington state. Spokane County Communications Director Patrick Bell on ...