Allison Martinez

Albuquerque

Reporter at KXLY-TV (Spokane, WA)

Former @KRQE reporter in #Albuquerque | @GeorgiaSouthern alum | Wanderlust Adventurer | RT≠Endorsements |

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Showers and cooler temperatures for Mother's Day

4 days ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

What We're Tracking Cooler temperatures in the 50s and 60s Isolated showers and thunderstorms expected Sunday into Tuesday Locally heavy rain mainly in the afternoon/ evening Mother's Day Plan my Mother's Day Cold front moves in, cooling temperatures down Temperatures in the 50s and 60s Sunday and Monday Rain potential picks up in the early evening hours (after 4:00 pm) Plan your outdoor activities for morning A Closer Look Rain chances to start the week, dry period Wednesday and Thursday...
Meet The Louie; Davenport Hotels unveils new boutique hotel

1 week ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

SPOKANE, Wash. — Davenport Hotels is expanding its collection with the opening of a new luxury boutique hotel in downtown Spokane named The Louie. The property, formerly known as The Lusso, has been transformed into an upscale, 48-room hotel featuring high-end amenities and a personalized guest experience. Each room at The Louie includes curated touches that pay homage to Spokane businessman Louis Davenport, from custom artwork to signature bar carts that greet guests upon arrival.
REAL ID deadline arrives tomorrow: what you need to know

1 week ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

SPOKANE, Wash. — After years of delays and postponements, the federal REAL ID deadline officially arrives Wednesday, bringing new identification requirements for air travelers across the United States. Starting May 7, every traveler over the age of 18 will need a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to pass through security at U.S. airports.
Early voting begins in Idaho ahead of May 20 election

1 week ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Early voting begins Monday across Idaho as voters prepare to weigh in on a range of critical local issues ahead of the May 20 election. In Kootenai County, ballots will include proposals related to school district levies, public safety funding, and the election of key officials. Early voting runs weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 16.
Grab your race bib, shop, and learn at Bloomsday Trade Show

1 week ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

SPOKANE, Wash.— With Bloomsday just two days away, the Bloomsday Trade Show kicks off Friday at the Spokane Convention Center, offering race participants a chance to pick up their bibs and explore the latest in running gear, wellness products, and community services. The trade show runs Friday, May 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
A lifesaving detour: Spokane woman saves teen suffering heart attack

1 week ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

SPOKANE, Wash. — Most days, Heather Gant of Spokane follows a familiar routine. Same coffee, same grocery store, same drive home. But last week, a simple decision to take a different route changed everything. Heather had left her home to buy eggs. She returned a hero. "I just saw someone laying in the road with a bike right next to them, and I could see he was right in the middle of the crosswalk," Heather said.
Detour saves a life: Spokane woman revives teen suffering heart attack

2 weeks ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

SPOKANE, Wash. — Most days, Heather Gant of Spokane follows a familiar routine. Same coffee, same grocery store, same drive home. But last week, a simple decision to take a different route changed everything. Heather had left her home to buy eggs. She returned a hero. "I just saw someone laying in the road with a bike right next to them, and I could see he was right in the middle of the crosswalk," Heather said.
Spokane man won't let heart surgeries stop his Bloomsday streak

2 weeks ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

SPOKANE, Wash. — The countdown to Bloomsday is on. We are only four days from Spokane's iconic annual 12K race. Every year, thousands of people flood the streets of downtown to cross the finish line. Each runner has a story—Craig Gerlack isn’t letting multiple heart surgeries keep him from crossing it again this year. “It’s my passion, Bloomsday is my passion,” said Gerlack. Gerlack has only missed one Bloomsday since the race began—and it wasn’t his call.
Nutrition and preparation key for Bloomsday and Hoopfest

2 weeks ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

SPOKANE, Wash. — Two of Spokane’s most anticipated athletic events — Bloomsday and Hoopfest — are just around the corner, and experts say preparation starts with proper nutrition and fitness. Bloomsday takes place this weekend, and while it may be too late to make major lifestyle changes, what participants eat and drink leading up to race day can make a big difference, according to registered dietician Brittany Thorpe of MultiCare.
Book bonanza: Annual Spokane library's book sale happening this weekend

3 weeks ago | kxly.com | Allison Martinez

SPOKANE, Wash. — Book lovers and casual readers alike will have a chance to browse through hundreds of titles at the annual Friends of the Spokane Public Library Book Sale taking place this weekend. The event runs Thursday through Saturday at the Shadle Park Library, featuring a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books priced at less than a dollar. An entire room will be dedicated to children's books, available for just 25 cents each.