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KREM 2 News • August 29 2026

Tacos y Tequila festival returns to Hillyard District after canceling 2025 event

The event returned to a new location and in a smaller format, with festivities taking place for only one day instead of two.

KREM 2 News • August 28 2026

Community gathers to support Lumberbeard Brewing on day arson suspect is in court

43-year-old David Gilchunmogon was taken into custody Thursday morning and charged with second-degree arson.

KREM 2 News • August 27 2026

Developer Walt Worthy establishes "direct, unrestricted" grants of $10,000 to those who lost homes in Spokane Complex Fires

The Karen Worthy Memorial Wildfire Grant program will provide a one-time, $10,000 grant to eligible households.

KREM 2 News • August 26 2026

'Be kind': Spokane Complex Fire victim asks for grace and compassion after note left on family car

The note left on her daughter's car asked Joy Wood's family to park in their driveway. She says she wishes she could.

KREM 2 News • August 23 2026

Spokane community rallies around young athlete after devastating fires

In the aftermath of the Spokane Complex Fires, a young athlete finds solace and support in a basketball community rallying for wildfire relief.

KREM 2 News • August 23 2026

Spokane drag brunch unites community to aid fire recovery efforts

At a vibrant Spokane drag brunch, performers from across the region gathered to support those affected by the Spokane Complex Fires.

KREM 2 News • August 21 2026

Spokane County clears up misconceptions, questions about $44 million federal wildfire assistance

"We don't have $44 million of HUD money sitting in a bank account,” one county commissioner says.

KREM 2 News • August 20 2026

Spokane man pleads not guilty to burglary after Five Mile evacuation

Timothy Stanley found his home burglarized during Spokane fires, losing a precious family handgun. Lawrence Moss, accused of the burglary, has pleaded not guilty.

KREM 2 News • August 19 2026

Firefighters who battled Spokane Complex Fires return to help families recover

A volunteer effort between fire department administrators and the firefighter's union is sending teams of two firefighters into fire-damaged communities.

KREM 2 News • August 16 2026

California firefighters leave $1,000 for waitress who lost home in Spokane fires

After losing her family home in the Spokane fires, Elysium Mahnke found unexpected kindness from California firefighters who left nearly $1,000 to help her rebuild.

KREM 2 News • August 16 2026

Wildfire Family of seven narrowly escapes wildfire, loses new home hours after moving in

A family of seven didn't even get a night in their new home, when the Old Trails Fire forced them out as they were unloading boxes of their belongings.

KREM 2 News • August 13 2026

Families begin recovering from Spokane Complex Fires -- with a little help

Kaylee Henning has been walking through burned neighborhoods, sandwiches in hand, for first responders and those just beginning the recovery process.

KREM 2 News • August 12 2026

Two weeks before school starts, Mead School District declares emergency to speed wildfire cleanup

None of Mead's school buildings sustained direct structural fire damage, but district officials say that does not mean the facilities were unaffected.

KREM 2 News • August 8 2026

Viral video of Old Trails Fire sparks support for man who lost home, family cars

Jake Personett says while his loss is disheartening, he is proud of the Spokane community's support for displaced families and firefighters on the front lines.

KREM 2 News • August 7 2026

Firefighters on frontlines of Spokane Area Fires say it's like nothing they've ever seen before

The Spokane Complex Fires brought unimaginable firefighting conditions, heartbreaking choices, and moments their own safety was in question.

KREM 2 News • August 4 2026

Spokane firefighter who aided others loses home in devastating Old Trails Fire

A retired firefighter who spent 20 years comforting fire victims now faces rebuilding his own life after losing his home in the Old Trails Fire.

KREM 2 News • July 29 2026

Beloved Spokane Fair mascot Cedar the Highland Cow passes away

Cedar, the Spokane County Interstate Fair's beloved mascot, has died unexpectedly. Her legacy continues with her daughter, Clover, who will become the new mascot.

KREM 2 News • July 25 2026

Dozens gather for vigil honoring two men killed during ICE enforcement operations

The vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero held as part of the national "ICE Out Day of Action" demonstration.

KREM 2 News • July 24 2026

Salish School of Spokane celebrates Indigenous language at downtown rally

Organizers say the celebration represents the hard work to protect the native language and a commitment to keep the Spokane people's history alive.

KREM 2 News • July 23 2026

Family of 25-year-old who died after being pulled from Spokane River raising water safety awareness

The tragic death of Issa Bahadin in the Spokane River highlights the importance of water safety. Friends and officials urge the public to respect river dangers.

KREM 2 News • July 22 2026

Spokane firefighter lawsuit over vaccine mandate heads to trial, city approves $200K for legal fees

Spokane's COVID-19 vaccine mandate dispute escalates as ex-firefighters claim rights violations in a federal lawsuit; council approves $200k for further legal fees.

KREM 2 News • July 21 2026

Evacuations lifted for Malloy Fire burning near Tyler, Washington

The Malloy Fire has burned 22 acres so far and is "exhibiting active fire behavior with a moderate to high rate of spread."

KREM 2 News • July 19 2026

Seattle breakthrough offers Spokane boy relief from rare hunger condition

A Spokane boy with a rare condition finds hope as a new treatment eases his constant hunger, transforming his life and offering new challenges for his family.

KREM 2 News • July 17 2026

Air quality hits hazardous category around Inland Northwest, set to remain unhealthy through weekend

At the levels seen Friday morning, experts advise residents stay inside as much as possible.

KREM 2 News • July 15 2026

U.S. House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent, Spokane families hope for consistency

The U.S. House has passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, aiming to end the biannual clock changes. The bill now awaits the Senate's decision.

KREM 2 News • July 14 2026

Washington bank donates $12.5K to Boys & Girls Club after Spokane burglary

After burglars stole 44 tablets from Spokane's Boys & Girls Club, First Interstate Bank supports the nonprofit with a $12,500 donation.

KREM 2 News • July 9 2026

Washington father honoring his daughter's memory by finishing her dream car

John Schuiteman's daughter died by suicide this spring, and now he is memorializing her life by completing the custom car she never got to finish.

Emily Fox-Million

Digital Reporting at KREM 2

Tacos y Tequila festival returns to Hillyard District after canceling 2025 event

Community gathers to support Lumberbeard Brewing on day arson suspect is in court

Developer Walt Worthy establishes "direct, unrestricted" grants of $10,000 to those who lost homes in Spokane Complex Fires

'Be kind': Spokane Complex Fire victim asks for grace and compassion after note left on family car

Spokane community rallies around young athlete after devastating fires

Spokane drag brunch unites community to aid fire recovery efforts

Spokane County clears up misconceptions, questions about $44 million federal wildfire assistance

Spokane man pleads not guilty to burglary after Five Mile evacuation

Firefighters who battled Spokane Complex Fires return to help families recover

California firefighters leave $1,000 for waitress who lost home in Spokane fires

Wildfire Family of seven narrowly escapes wildfire, loses new home hours after moving in

Families begin recovering from Spokane Complex Fires -- with a little help

Two weeks before school starts, Mead School District declares emergency to speed wildfire cleanup

Viral video of Old Trails Fire sparks support for man who lost home, family cars

Firefighters on frontlines of Spokane Area Fires say it's like nothing they've ever seen before

Spokane firefighter who aided others loses home in devastating Old Trails Fire

Beloved Spokane Fair mascot Cedar the Highland Cow passes away

Dozens gather for vigil honoring two men killed during ICE enforcement operations

Salish School of Spokane celebrates Indigenous language at downtown rally

Family of 25-year-old who died after being pulled from Spokane River raising water safety awareness

Spokane firefighter lawsuit over vaccine mandate heads to trial, city approves $200K for legal fees

Evacuations lifted for Malloy Fire burning near Tyler, Washington

Seattle breakthrough offers Spokane boy relief from rare hunger condition

Air quality hits hazardous category around Inland Northwest, set to remain unhealthy through weekend

U.S. House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent, Spokane families hope for consistency

Washington bank donates $12.5K to Boys & Girls Club after Spokane burglary

Washington father honoring his daughter's memory by finishing her dream car

Emily Fox-Million | Award-Winning Multimedia Journalist