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An impaired driver, Cautia McArthur, injured two people in separate collisions within five minutes in Spokane on June 8, 2025. McArthur faces felony charges, including two counts of vehicular assault, as both victims sustained serious injuries, with one requiring ongoing medical treatment. Spokane Police emphasize the rising trend of impaired driving incidents in the city.
An impaired driver, Cautia McArthur, seriously injured two individuals in separate crashes within five minutes in Spokane on June 8, 2025. McArthur faces felony charges for vehicular assault and hit-and-run after fleeing the scene, resulting in life-threatening injuries to one victim. Spokane Police report a troubling trend of increasing impaired driving incidents despite a statewide decline.
Spokane’s District 2 Neighborhood City Council Town Hall will occur on June 9 at the MLK Community Center. The event welcomes all residents, while June also features the Spokane Pride celebration and various Farmers Markets across the city. Summer Parkways and Hoopfest will provide additional community engagement opportunities throughout the month.
Spokane will host a celebration for Juneteenth on June 10, 2025, marking the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. The event will highlight the significance of emancipation and honor figures like Abraham Lincoln and Gordon Granger. Local festivities aim to educate and celebrate liberation in the community.
The City of Spokane released its annual report on drinking water quality, confirming that it meets state and federal standards. However, the report noted the detection of PFAS in line with updated EPA standards.
The City of Spokane released its annual report on drinking water quality, confirming compliance with state and federal standards. The report indicates the detection of PFAS in water samples following updated EPA regulations.
The City of Spokane released its annual report on drinking water quality, confirming compliance with state and federal standards. The report also noted the detection of PFAS in the water supply, following updated EPA standards.
The City of Spokane released its Annual Report on Drinking Water Quality, confirming compliance with state and federal standards. The report noted the detection of PFAS based on updated EPA guidelines.
Spokane's Water Department reports that the city's drinking water meets all state and federal standards for 2024. Although low-level PFAS chemicals were detected at three well sites, they remain below state action levels. The city continues to monitor water quality and address contamination issues.
The City of Spokane released its 2024 drinking water quality report, confirming compliance with state and federal standards. The report noted low-level detections of PFAS chemicals at three well locations, all below action levels, with ongoing monitoring in place.