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…
Grand Canyon flooding harms an economy that's still recovering from a fire
Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials say
Grand Canyon Deputy Superintendent Brian Drapeaux said officials haven’t fully surveyed the damage, but the park has said about 40% of the pipeline is damaged.
More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed 1 person and left 15 missing
Rain also fell on part of the Dragon Bravo fire scar, a burn area left by a lightning-caused wildfire in July 2025 that torched more than 227 square miles (590…
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River
As the park service tries to account for everyone in the area, it is asking asked anyone with details about people hiking or camping there to get in touch. It …
Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers
The uncertainty stretches across seven U.S. states, tribal nations and Mexico. Farmers are deciding which crops are worth the investment. Phoenix could lose so…
Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe's objections
But as building efforts have ramped up, the administration has run into opposition from landowners, environmental groups, and Native American tribes who say co…
Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
The board found that the contractor provided Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company with recommendations for internal inspections and shell repairs, but the company…
In Dolly Parton’s theology, God and acceptance shared the same stage
As news broke this week that the 80-year-old country music icon died of cancer, social media was flooded with quotes and interview clips of Parton proclaiming …
Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
Authorities said late Sunday that the Hawk Fire had stayed in its footprint and firefighters were extinguishing hotspots while working to keep the fire from ju…
Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
Idaho Power to sell its Oregon service territory for $154 million to Eastern Oregon utility
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
Wahab has championed housing affordability and access. She also wrote a bill in 2023 to ban caste-based discrimination, which garnered national attention. Demo…
Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13
The lawsuit accuses Meta of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features that addict children to its platfor…
Meta Platforms faces pivotal trial as opening statements begin in California
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features that addict child…
2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
If both pilots thought the controller was telling them to fly at the same altitude as they headed toward each other, they might have collided, so it was crucia…