Healthcare A detox team from California flew in to try to treat ailing Spokane firefighters Firefighters are receiving injections, nebulizations and acupuncture — but do they work? By Daniel Walters / 11 Aug 2026
Housing As evacuation zones shrink, some have already spent thousands seeking shelter Families displaced by the Spokane Complex fires describe a scramble for hotels and Airbnbs. By Yong-Yu Huang / 10 Aug 2026
CIVICS County Commissioners to address taxes, fees and repair grants for fire victims CIVICS: Plus, a new land use map just dropped. By Aaron Hedge / 9 Aug 2026
Opinion Tragedy vultures From chem trails to data centers, conspiracy theories are distracting from the real stakes of what’s happening in our community. By Aaron Hedge / 7 Aug 2026
Criminal Legal Alleged Spokane arsonist Farinacci’s bond upped to $2 million, four more counts added On Thursday, a Spokane County judge found probable cause to add counts to the arson charge for fires since July 2025, given new information. By Yong-Yu Huang / 6 Aug 2026
Housing Spokane area homeowners could lose insurance, adding insult to injury A state emergency order has offered temporary relief, but data after past wildfires shows problems may follow — whether or not a home actually burns. By Yong-Yu Huang / 5 Aug 2026
Environment The landscaping that burns down neighborhoods Your water-restricted lawn is fine, but some popular plants are fire bombs waiting to happen. By Daniel Walters / 5 Aug 2026
Opinion If the Old Trails Fire was arson, climate change was its accomplice Because of arson arrest, online pundits are mocking former Gov. Inslee's argument that fires show danger of climate change. By Daniel Walters / 4 Aug 2026
Environment Where wildfire victims can find resources, how neighbors can help An evolving resource directory for people affected by the disaster and people who want to lend a hand. By Aaron Hedge and Valerie Osier / 3 Aug 2026
Labor Former Spokane Zephyr players say club ‘cut corners,’ undercounted hours As women's soccer pay disputes have become rallying points, these athletes can’t even file for unemployment benefits. By Yong-Yu Huang / 3 Aug 2026
Environment Owner of pets lost after flames: ‘God knows where they are’ Across the city, residents have evacuated their animals from the flames. But people fear for the ones left behind. By Yong-Yu Huang, Aaron Hedge and Sandra Rivera / 2 Aug 2026
