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Crews battling vegetation fire in Sandpoint
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (109+ words) Courtesy of Northside Fire SANDPOINT, Idaho - Northside Fire, Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS, the Sandpoint Fire Department and Idaho Department of lands are on the scene of a vegetation fire in the Samuels Store area, according to the Northside Fire District....
Evacuations downgraded to level 1 for Cheney brush fire
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (275+ words) Evacuation orders were downgraded to level 1, according to Spokane County Emergency Management, between19012 South Short Road to 19015 South Aspen Meadows Road and17827 South Aspen Meadows to 17801 South Short Road. For an updated evacuation map, visit Spokane Regional Emergency Communications online. UPDATE: May…...
3 injured in separate ATV crashes near Coeur d'Alene National Forest, teen in critical condition
19+ hour, 49+ min ago (103+ words) Idaho ATV crash Non Stop Local KHQ Dave & Molly are on Holiday! Three separate ATV crashes left three people injured, including a teenager with life-threatening injuries. 3 injured in separate ATV crashes near Coeur d'Alene National Forest, teen in critical condition…...
Level 2 Evacuations for Brush Fire on South Aspen Meadows Drive
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (114+ words) Non Stop Local KHQ CHENEY, WA " A brush fire on South Meadows Drive has spread to 30 acres, damaged one structure, and will keep fire crews at the scene through the night. Video from earlier shows heavy and thick smoke farther…...
Longview police arrest superintendent with ties to Spokane schools in sexual assault case
19+ hour, 47+ min ago (128+ words) Longview cover up Non Stop Local KHQ Dave & Molly are on Holiday! Longview Public Schools Superintendent Karen Cloninger and former superintendent and executive director of schools in the Spokane area was arrested yesterday in an ongoing investigation tied to a…...
The heat wave continues across the Inland Northwest; cooling trend next week | Weather | khq. com
21+ hour, 14+ min ago (128+ words) The heat wave continues across the Inland Northwest; cooling trend next week Non Stop Local KHQ Warm temperatures continue through the weekend as high-pressure remains in place across the Inland Northwest. SPOKANE, Wash. " Warm temperatures continue through the weekend as…...
Sneva Memorial Race returns for its 12th year
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (100+ words) Non Stop Local KHQ Dave & Molly are on Holiday! The Sneva Memorial Stateline Speedway race is scheduled for May 30. More Video From This Section China coal mine blast kills at least 82 people Deadly crash near Saint Maries leaves 2 dead Sneva…...
Brush fire near Cheney prompts structure protection response
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (232+ words) UPDATE: May 23, 2026 at 4: 46 p. m. Crews reported 10 acres burned, one structure gone, no injuries and multiple spot fires. Fire crews are expected to stay on scene all night. UPDATE: May 23, 2026 at 3: 40 p. m. Spokane Fire District 3 said evacuation levels are now are Level 2 (Get…...
Idaho County deputies involved with fatal shooting near Lucille
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (128+ words) LUCILLE, Idaho " A man accused of threatening to shoot a community member was shot and killed during an encounter with Idaho County deputies. The Idaho County Sheriff's Office received a call at 9: 51 p. m. on Friday from a woman saying the "unidentified…...
Asotin County firefighters extinguish small grass fire, warn of summer fire dangers
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (175+ words) CLARKSTON, Wash. " Asotin County firefighters responded to a small grass fire on Friday, putting it out before it could grow to a more dangerous level. Asotin County Fire District 1 posted about the fire, saying firefighters responded to the 1100 block of…...