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A new medication at Deaconess Hospital gives overdose survivors five days of relief from cravings and withdrawal, creating a critical window to connect with long-term treatment. Since February, the pilot has helped patients stabilize faster and return to the ER less often.
Spokane's Hoopfest, the world's biggest three-on-three basketball tournament, is recruiting more than 3,000 volunteers to make the magic happen this June. Every helper gets a free t-shirt and the chance to be part of an event that transforms 45 city blocks into a basketball wonderland.
A school saving an endangered Indigenous language just received $724,000 to power its future campus entirely with clean energy. The Salish School of Spokane is one step closer to building a sustainable home where kids learn in Colville-Okanagan Salish.
Spokane County just started construction on a new recovery facility that will help thousands battling addiction and mental health crises. The center expands lifesaving services in a community that's seen overdose deaths quadruple since 2019.
Washington just gave Spokane's unique trash-to-energy plant a cleaner future without crushing residents with huge rate hikes. The new law charts a gradual path to cut emissions while keeping electricity affordable for thousands of families.
Four school districts in Spokane County are celebrating a new state honor recognizing their outstanding student achievement and academic progress. The awards, given to just 46 districts statewide, spotlight schools where kids are thriving.
Ethan Hughes, who beat kidney cancer at age 10, scored a crucial goal for the Spokane Chiefs during their "Hockey Fights Cancer" night. The Chiefs wore pink uniforms and defeated rival Tri-City Americans 5-2, extending their winning streak to six games.
When an audience member collapsed from cardiac arrest during Drew Lynch's comedy set, strangers jumped in with CPR for five minutes until his heart restarted. The comedian and the man he calls his "foster grandfather" built a friendship that reminds us what community really means.
Over 100 volunteers fanned out across Spokane on Valentine's Day to deliver sweet gift boxes that raised critical funds for Meals on Wheels. The Cinnagram campaign is one of the organization's biggest fundraisers of the year.
Tears of joy flowed at Spokane bars as lifelong Seahawks fans watched their team claim the NFC championship and punch their ticket to the Super Bowl. Friends and strangers united in celebration, finding community and hope through their shared love of football.
After a 2022 fire destroyed their sanctuary, Bethany Presbyterian Church saw an opportunity instead of a setback. They're building a $12 million campus with affordable housing for immigrants and homeless families.
More Spokane residents are volunteering at homeless shelters this winter, filling critical gaps in meal service, intake support, and daily operations. The wave of helpers is transforming how local shelters handle rising demand during the coldest months.