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SPOKANE, Wash - The air quality in the Inland Northwest Sunday is the worst in the United States and is expected to stay that way throughout the day and into

SPOKANE, Wash. -- State and local crews are working hard to battle an active fire and also clear trees in order to open a stretch of Interstate 90 that is

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A new fire popped up Sunday morning within Spokane city limits.

SEATTLE — Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries has cited a fourth Amazon warehouse, accusing the company of knowingly putting workers at risk of injury. L&I issued $85,800 in fines

Heads up to those who may have had plans on the east side of the Cascades this weekend: I-90 is closed in both directions between the Four Lakes Interchange and Salnave Road due to the Gray Fire wildfire. Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation say the fire jumped I-90.

Wildfires in Washington state have led to evacuation orders for thousands of people and destroyed homes in rural communities. Firefighters, the National Guard and additional aircraft have been called to battle the Gray Fire, which has closed part of Interstate 90. One of the largest blazes, its burning through 4.7 square miles of grass, timber and wheat, and has been pushed by 35 mph winds.

Calendar of Event Listings in and around Spokane

MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. - Spokane County Sheriffs Office confirmed Friday night that one person has died in a fast-moving wildfire.

SPOKANE, Wash - The sun glowed an eerie shade of red Saturday morning as smoke from several major wildfires covered the Inland Northwest.

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Spokane County Board of Commissioners have officially declared a state of emergency as two large wildfires continue to burn.