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US-2 repaving to cause lane closures in Pend Oreille County on August 26
PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. — Both directions of U.S. Route 2 will have single-lane closures beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, August 26. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says the closures will be roughly 12 miles west of Newport from the Spokane Pend Oreille County line to State Route 211 between milepost 315 and 322.
Restriping work on August 25 to cause minor delays on I-90
SPOKANE, Wash. — Maintenance work will cause minor delays on both directions of Interstate 90 between Spokane and Spokane Valley on Sunday, August 25. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says crews will be restriping the skip lines beginning at 5 a.m. The work will cause minor delays...
Zebra mussels found in aquarium product
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has announced non-living zebra mussels have been found in a Marimo moss ball product being sold in the state. Non-living zebra mussels were found in moss balls shipped to an aquarium product retailer in Boise. All of the product was voluntarily surrendered to ISDA for disposal.
WDFW announces emergency rules to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
SPOKANE, Wash. — There are new rules for some eastern Washington hunters this season, following the state's first detection of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) enacted several emergency rules to help prevent the spread of the disease after the case was confirmed in late July 2024. The infected sample came from a deer found dead in February in the Fairwood area of north Spokane County.
Wellesley Avenue on-ramp to temporarily close August 27
SPOKANE, Wash. — The northbound on-ramp at East Wellesley Avenue that accesses the North Spokane Corridor will be closed on Tuesday, August 27 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says travelers should plan additional travel time. Crews will be compacting the slope...
Incoming Spokane Police Chief to be sworn in August 26
SPOKANE, Wash. — The incoming Spokane Police Department Chief, Kevin Hall, will be sworn in on Monday, August 26. The ceremony will take place at 12 p.m. at the Tribal Gathering Place just outside of Spokane City Hall. According to a press release from the City of Spokane, the...
24 miles in 20 hours: Kim Bowler's epic swim across Priest Lake
PRIEST LAKE, Idaho — Kim Bowler just swam the length of Priest Lake. That’s more than 24 miles, and it took nearly 20 hours. She endured choppy waters, headwinds, an aching right arm, then an aching left arm, bumped into things in the night and wanted to quit more than once.
Bonner County Commission Chair steps down
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Bonner County Commission Chair Luke Omodt is stepping down from the District 2 position. In a brief, two-sentence letter to county clerk Michael Rosedale dated Aug. 20, Omodt announced he was resigning effective Sept. 7 and noted the written communication meets the requirements of Idaho Code.
Sandpoint arson suspect deemed 'significantly impaired'
SANDPOINT, Idaho — An arson suspect was deemed incapable of assisting with her defense and ordered into treatment. In the Aug. 21 court hearing, Judge Debra Heise found Jennifer Suzanne Meyer was "significantly impaired," lacking the ability to assist with her defense or understand the proceedings. However, a mental health evaluation found Meyer, 50, was not dangerously mentally ill.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival hitting U.S. soil for first time at One Spokane Stadium
SPOKANE, Wash. — The long-awaited Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is coming to Spokane!. The three-day-long event kicks off on Friday, August 23 at the One Spokane Stadium with multiple comedians set to perform throughout the event. Organizers are excited to see what the event will do to highlight the venue and the City of Spokane.
New federal lawsuit filed against Spokane County Sheriff's deputy who injured 62-year-old man in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Spokane County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of beating a man to a point where he had to be hospitalized for days after. This is a story that KREM 2 News has been following since last Fall. Sixty-two-year-old...
Spokane County Sheriff's Office deputy reportedly stabbed by woman in Deer Park
DEER PARK, Wash. — A woman was arrested after reportedly stabbing a Spokane County Sheriff's Office deputy during a welfare check in Deer Park late Thursday afternoon. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a woman walking up and down the road, through yards and climbing fences on North Dalton Road off West Wild Rose Road. SCSO said additional callers told the sheriff's office the woman showed "erratic behavior," saying she was running around and calling for help.
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