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Washington worker fighting to leave state's largest union
(The Center Square) - A Washington state worker trying to opt out of her union, had to get help from a national organization for advice on standing up to leadership. The worker, represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), demanded her freedom from the union back in April, but was told she was required to continue paying dues until her next “opt-out window” opened in October 2025. Frustrated...
Leaders In Washington State’s Capital City Pass Psychedelics Decriminalization Resolution
Leaders in Washington State’s capital city of Olympia voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass a resolution locally decriminalizing psilocybin and certain other psychedelic plants and fungi. It’s the latest locality in the state to pass such a measure following similar changes in Seattle, Port Townsend and Jefferson County.
Mostly dry and hot weekend for Spokane and Coeur d'Alene
Tomorrow we will heat up to above average temperatures with a daytime high of 90 degrees in Spokane. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Rainy Friday morning then dry and warming - Allison
Happy Friday! This morning we're tracking showers mostly before 11 a.m. Some areas are also seeing isolated lightning strikes. Both our showers and thunderstorms will move out in the early afternoon. Dress in light layers in case you get a sprinkle!
Proposition 1, which outlaws camping in certain parts of Spokane, is now being enforced
SPOKANE, Wash. – The law that made it illegal for anyone to camp in most of The City of Spokane, Proposition 1, is officially being enforced. Proposition 1 was approved last November and it prohibits camping within 1,000 feet of schools, parks and daycare centers. The law has been...
Garland Theatre Fundraiser: Thursday show supports local students with school shopping needs
SPOKANE, Wash. – Back to school shopping is not affordable for every Spokane family, so the Garland Theatre is hosting a special showing of TMNT Mutant Mayhem Thursday to support local students getting the supplies they need to succeed. “As a teacher, we see a lot of kids who...
Spokane sports coaches prepare for Paris Paralympics
The three athletes from Spokane who will be competing in the Paralympic Games in Paris later this month and next will be accompanied by the husband-and-wife team that leads their sponsoring organization, ParaSport Spokane. David Greig and Teresa Skinner wear multiple hats. He is the coach for sprinters Taylor Swanson...
Men’s Tennis Adds Nicholas Reeves and Diego Herrera
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Head coach D.J. Gurule has announced the additions of Nicholas Reeves and Diego Herrera. "The addition of Nicholas and Diego in January will round out an amazing group of recruits for the 2025 season," Gurule said. "I am unbelievably excited to watch this team develop! We definitely have the right pieces in place!" Diego Herrera Herrera has a150 ITF junior ranking while also being ranked No. 2 nationally in Mexico. Originally from McKinney, Texas, his father Luis Herrera is one of the most successful professional Mexican tennis players in history s he ranked as high as No....
Obon Japanese Buddhist Festival celebrating ancestry this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Buddhist Temple is hosting an Obon Japanese Buddhist Festival on Sunday, August 18 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Grant Park. The festival is meant to honor the spirits of a person's ancestors and has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years.
6-time felon arrested on drug and firearm charges near Spokane Falls Community College
SPOKANE, Wash. - A 6-time convicted woman was recently arrested after Spokane County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop and found a loaded gun and drugs in her car. Sommer Smith, 39, was arrested on Tuesday near Whistalks Way and Elliot Drive after officers stopped her for not having a valid driver's license.
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