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…
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts
Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it's not clear how soon that will happen even though the f…
Judge adopts Utah congressional map creating a Democratic-leaning district for 2026
A Utah judge on Monday rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers and adopted an alternate proposal creating a Democratic-leaning district …
People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
People in some U.S. states will be able to buy groceries with federally funded SNAP benefits Saturday while those in other states were still waiting for Novemb…
What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA's flight cancellations
If you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport's departure board.
Crews are working to fix Alaska Native villages devastated by flooding. But will residents return?
Darrel John watched the final evacuees depart his village on the western coast of Alaska in helicopters and small planes and walked home, avoiding the debris p…
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the US due to solar storms
Solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states Thursday night.
Trump nominates former New Mexico lawmaker to lead Bureau of Land Management
President Donald Trump nominated a former lawmaker from New Mexico on Wednesday to oversee the management of vast public lands that are playing a central role …
Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash
The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that wi…
Police connect 2 people arrested in Pullman, North Idaho as suspects accused of shooting 6 in Pasco
Pasco Police say two suspects, one arrested in Pullman and another arrested in Kootenai County, are allegedly connected to the same shooting that injured six.
Yellowstone National Park closes roads following more than 30 traffic incidents
Latest road condition updates can be checked online on National Park Service website
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage
During an appearance on the Fox News program “Sunday Morning Futures,” Duffy said more controllers were calling in sick as money worries compound the stress of an already challenging job.
Spokane dealership owner Dan Arrotta killed in small plane crash
Arrotta was flying his small plane in Montana when he crashed, his wife said.
Man killed in crash involving garbage truck on HWY-2
Washington State Patrol says a man was killed in a head-on collision between a car and a garbage truck on U.S. Highway 2 on Friday morning.