Regional News
What's happening in the region? Here's a roundup of news from Spokane, Montana and other regional areas.
Flash-flood risk lingers across the Southwest after Rachel’s remnants swamped Nevada
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island; no tsunami expected
Some shaking could be felt in Honolulu on the island of Oahu which is about 200 miles to the north.
Storms dump heavy snowfall in northern Arizona after leaving California a muddy mess
The mountainous region of northern Arizona recorded 2 feet (61 centimeters) of snowfall or more in some locations with more expected into the weekend
Montana man is found guilty in Jan. 6 insurrection
Montana man is found guilty in Jan. 6 insurrection
Missing Marine Corps helicopter carrying 5 troops from Nevada to California has been located
Waves of heavy downpours hit the area throughout the night and snow was forecast for San Diego County mountains.
Rare tornado warning issued for San Diego County as historic storm still threatens California
Downtown Los Angeles received nearly 7 inches of rain by Monday night
Historic storm sends debris through L.A.'s Hollywood Hills and leaves 1.1 million without power
Gushing rivers carried mud, rocks and objects from people’s multimillion-dollar homes, including coolers, ladders and plastic crates
US won't restore protections for wolves in Rockies, proposes national recovery plan
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service also said it would work on a first-ever national recovery plan for wolves
It's so cold and snowy in Alaska that fuel oil is thickening and roofs are collapsing
Anchorage surpassed 100 inches of snow this week
California pummeled by first of back-to-back atmospheric rivers as 'Pineapple Express' sweeps state
An atmospheric river, which is a long band of moisture that forms over the Pacific, was fueling the storms dousing the Los Angeles and San Diego areas on Thurs…
Utah joins 10 other states in regulating bathroom access for transgender people
Under the legislation, transgender people can defend themselves against complaints by proving they had gender-affirming surgery and changed the sex on their bi…
Fentanyl state of emergency declared in downtown Portland, Oregon
People addicted to fentanyl who interact with first responders in Portland’s downtown in the next 90 days will be triaged by this new command center.
Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted for display in launch configuration at Los Angeles science museum
All parts of the vertical launch configuration are authentic components of the shuttle system
Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, AP-NORC poll finds
The poll found that few U.S. adults have a high level of confidence that the institutions that ultimately use their tax dollars — whether the federal governmen…
A snowboarder spent 15 hours trapped in a ski gondola. She rubbed her hands and feet to keep warm
Laso yelled for help, but no one on the ground heard her, the TV station reported. She didn't have her cellphone, so she couldn't call for help either.
Seattle will pay $10 million to protesters who said police used excessive force during 2020 protests
At some points during protests, people in the crowds did cause damage, including burning police cars and trying to set a fire at the East Precinct.