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Body camera footage shows how police quickly found the man they believe started Spokane's most devasting fire

Body camera footage shows how police quickly found the man they believe started Spokane’s most devasting fire

Job No. 1 for Airway Heights Police Officer Jaelen Pace was to save lives.

Ferguson invites Trump to tour damage caused by Eastern Washington wildfires

Feeding Spokane: The restaurants, organizations and places helping feed those displace by Spokane Complex fires

‘One of the most catastrophic events I’ve seen’: Insurance deploys agents for Spokane fire damage claims

Disaster Assistance Center opens as fire shifts from response to recovery

Small brush fire quickly extinguished by firefighters near SFCC

Detectives say Spokane fire suspect confessed to planning ‘powerful, beautiful’ blaze weeks in advance

Washington will let lawyers who tried to take botched bar test practice without passing

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Wildfire Coverage

Worn out wildland fire crew boots pile up after being exchanged for new ones from JK Boots during an exchange and giveaway at the fire command post Mt. Spokane High School on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Kathy Plonka/The Spokesman-Review)

2026 Wildfire Season

Complete coverage of the Old Trails, Fairview, and Autumn Lane fires

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Business

'One of the most catastrophic events I've seen': Insurance deploys agents for Spokane fire damage claims

‘One of the most catastrophic events I’ve seen’: Insurance deploys agents for Spokane fire damage claims

Sports

In fall camp opener, WSU QBs see mixed bag of results and offensive linemen try new positions

In fall camp opener, WSU QBs see mixed bag of results and offensive linemen try new positions

Pacific Northwest

Bryan Kohberger gets new attorney in bid to withdraw guilty plea

Bryan Kohberger gets new attorney in bid to withdraw guilty plea

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Nation/World

Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns

Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns

Education

'An extremely traumatic situation for the entire community': How schools near Spokane fires fared

‘An extremely traumatic situation for the entire community’: How schools near Spokane fires fared

A&E

'The show must go on': Spokane actors flee fire on stage and off in 'Trail to Oregon' musical

‘The show must go on’: Spokane actors flee fire on stage and off in ‘Trail to Oregon’ musical

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Government

Spokane libraries, county auditor's office working to ensure voters have access to Aug. 4 election ballots

Spokane libraries, county auditor’s office working to ensure voters have access to Aug. 4 election ballots

Transportation

Expansion of Fish Lake Trail will bring access to more West Hills residents, improve safety, city leaders say

Expansion of Fish Lake Trail will bring access to more West Hills residents, improve safety, city leaders say

Outdoors

#FliesforSpokane social media auctions raising money for people affected by fires

#FliesforSpokane social media auctions raising money for people affected by fires

Weather

Forecast calls for gusts up to 20 mph this weekend as firefighters continue to battle Spokane-area blazes

Forecast calls for gusts up to 20 mph this weekend as firefighters continue to battle Spokane-area blazes

Life

Owner of several government-themed restaurants opening new location in Spokane Valley

Owner of several government-themed restaurants opening new location in Spokane Valley

Public Safety

Sheriff says fire evacuations will last 'many, many more days.' Why he says that's for good reason

Sheriff says fire evacuations will last ‘many, many more days.’ Why he says that’s for good reason

Science & Tech

Ask Dr. Universe: You can make a difference by protecting butterfly populations

Ask Dr. Universe: You can make a difference by protecting butterfly populations

Northwest Passages Book Club

Kendra Langford Shaw to visit Spokane to discuss debut novel, boom and bust cycle of arctic treasure hunting

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Kendra Langford Shaw to visit Spokane to discuss debut novel, boom and bust cycle of arctic treasure hunting

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Columnists

This day in history: 'Man in the Sky,' well-known Spokane pilot, dies in Montana plane crash. Reardan fire destroys businesses

This day in history: ‘Man in the Sky,’ well-known Spokane pilot, dies in Montana plane crash. Reardan fire destroys businesses

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