Spokane County leaders enact new code on private camping to combat nuisance properties, ‘human waste, trash or drug paraphernalia’

Spokane County’s leaders have set new parameters for pitching a tent on privately owned land. On Tuesday, the Spokane County Commission became the latest local legislative body to enact restrictions ...

Public defenders sue Spokane County over work standards

The attorneys hired by Spokane County to represent those who can't afford lawyers have sued their handlers over a sets of ...

Spokane County sued over public defender caseload limits, attorneys claim system overburdens them

Two public defenders are suing Spokane County over claims of exceeding state caseload limits, leaving attorneys overworked ...

Report: Majority of Spokane voters considering leaving region over high taxes, leadership

A majority of voters are considering leaving Spokane, citing taxes, questionable leadership and public safety issues as the ...
KHQ

Spokane West Plains residents can get water filters May 9

Reports from Spokane International Airport, the City of Spokane and Spokane County said the agencies planned a May 9 open ...
The Inlander

As Spokane County faces another tough budget year, a privately led task force is taking shape to plan for public safety and behavioral health

Last week, hundreds gathered at the Spokane Convention Center for the annual "State of the County" address, presented by Mary Kuney, chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Under the theme ...
KXLY

Gas prices near record highs in Spokane amid Iran conflict

Gas prices in Spokane are nearing record highs nearly two months after the war with Iran began. U.S. gas prices have shot up more than 35 percent ...