Regional News
What's happening in the region? Here's a roundup of news from Spokane, Montana and other regional areas.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko gets legal status to protect their daughter's inheritance
Judge Stephanie Santoro granted Klitschko the status of temporary guardian of Kaya's estate until a long-term admi…
Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Post Falls man injured
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
California's intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mud
Heavy rains and strong winds from powerful winter storms this week brought the wettest Christmas season to Southern California in years, triggering widespread …
New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides
County firefighters on Wednesday said they rescued people trapped in cars when mud and debris rushed down a road leading into Wrightwood. It was not immediatel…
California drivers warned to reconsider Christmas travel plans ahead of storms
California officials and weather forecasters urged holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ahead of a series of powerful winter…
Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and 1 death
The weather pattern was expected to intensify by midweek, which could lead to potential mudslides, rockslides and flooding of creeks and streams, forecasters warned. Up to 6 feet of snow was predicted for parts of …
Alaska Airlines announces new summer seasonal service from Spokane to Alaska
Alaska Airlines announced on Thursday that it will be expanding its nonstop flights to offer a summer seasonal service from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Ted Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska.
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report
The Northwest just experienced its sixth warmest August on record, the warmest September on record — about 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal on average — and the second warmest November on record, according to NOAA…
High winds batter water-logged Northwest, killing Idaho man and cutting power to half a million
High winds toppled trees and power lines across parts of Washington state and Idaho, killing one adult and critically injuring two children, knocking out power…
A driver is found dead in a submerged car near Seattle after a week of heavy rain and flooding
A man who drove past warning signs was found dead early Tuesday in a car submerged in floodwaters near Seattle, officials said, in the first reported death fol…
Crews use sandbags to shore up breach in levee near Seattle after failure prompts flood warning
The levee breach followed days of heavy rain and flooding that inundated communities, forced the evacuations of tens of thousands of people and prompted scores…
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home
Nick Reiner has spoken publicly of his struggles with addiction. By 18, he had cycled in and out of treatment facilities with bouts of homelessness and relapse…
Flash flood watch in place for Libby as water released from damaged dam
Engineers on Sunday decided to implement a controlled release of water from the Lower Flower Creek diversion dam above Libby to reduce pressure on the damaged …
Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain
In the Pacific Northwest, which has seen catastrophic flooding that has forced thousands of people to evacuate, more rain and wind was expected in the region a…
Arctic air sweeps south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding
As the water engulfed their home Thursday afternoon, deputies from the King County Sheriff’s Office marine rescue dive unit were able to rescue them and their …
Boundary County readies for rain