Spokane
Coverage of Spokane in the Nexus archive.
- Possible human remains found in home near Spokane burned by wildfire
Possible human remains were found in a home near Spokane that was burned by a wildfire. Investigators confirmed the discovery, but the identity and cause of death remain undisclosed.
- Inside the massive response to an early-season wildfire near Spokane
The Upriver fire near Spokane burned through dry grass, ponderosa pine, and homes, driven by high winds. Fire responders conducted a challenging response by land and air.
- Upriver Fire in Washington has burned more than 220 acres
The Upriver Fire in Spokane, Washington, has burned over 220 acres and is 10% contained. Firefighters are addressing the rapidly growing fire, with KHQ’s Belle Lewis reporting on evacuation orders and local wind conditions.
- Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
A wildfire driven by high winds in eastern Washington forced the evacuation of 1,500 residents and destroyed some homes in Spokane. The fire, which started Tuesday, burned 225 acres and was 10% contained by Wednesday, with officials assessing damage and warning of increased wind risks.
- Level 3 evacuations ordered for fast-moving wildfire on edge of Spokane
A fast-moving wildfire on Beacon Hill near Spokane is burning 230 acres and moving into the Northwood neighborhood, destroying at least five homes. Level 3 evacuations have been ordered.
- Wind-driven wildfire in Spokane prompts evacuations, destroys structures
A 352-acre wind-driven wildfire in Spokane, Washington caused evacuations and destroyed structures. A multi-agency response was deployed to address the fire.
- ICE Protesters Convicted in a Spokane Case That Tested a Trump Strategy
Protesters in Spokane were convicted in a case involving ICE, with the city’s mayor describing the verdict as 'politically motivated.'
- Federal jury finds army veteran and two other ICE protesters guilty of conspiracy
A federal jury convicted three protesters, including a US military veteran, of felony conspiracy for their involvement in a June 2025 protest against ICE in Spokane, Washington. Legal experts describe the case as an escalation in the Trump administration’s attack on first amendment rights.
- WATCH: Woman arrested after driving on sidewalk toward child riding bike, police say
A woman was arrested in Spokane, Washington, after allegedly driving onto a sidewalk and nearly hitting a child riding a bike. The incident occurred last week and police made the arrest. The woman's actions put the child's life at risk.