Jordan Smith

6 days ago | kxly.com | Jordan Smith

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- As the weather warms, Washington State Patrol is ready to see more motorcycles on the open road and to crack down on reckless driving. Since January, two motorcyclists have already died in crashes in Spokane County. WSP is on a mission to keep the roads safe and prevent any more motorcycle-related deaths. "There's always that thrill in the speed and being invincible when you're young.

1 week ago | kxly.com | Jordan Smith

Republicans are searching for $2 trillion in spending cuts to extend President Trump's 2017 tax breaks, and create new ones, putting Medicaid funding at risk. Medicaid insures roughly 20% of Americans, with even higher rates in Eastern Washington. Currently, 2.4 million Washingtonians depend on Medicaid, including seniors, children and people with disabilities. The impact on children is particularly significant.

1 week ago | kxly.com | Nick Hawthorne |Jordan Smith

SPOKANE, Wash. — Residents of Spokane's Latah Valley are voicing concerns as the Victory Heights housing development progresses in an area with limited infrastructure and high wildfire risk. "It's going to ruin the rural way of life here," said Michael Ross, a Latah Valley resident. Traffic congestion is a primary concern. Thorpe Road, one of only two routes connecting to Highway 195, requires drivers to navigate through narrow railroad tunnels.

2 weeks ago | kxly.com | Jordan Smith

A leaked budget proposal has revealed that the U.S. government is considering eliminating the LGBTQ+ suicide hotline, a critical resource for those in crisis. The hotline is part of the 988 National Suicide Hotline system, which connects callers with specialized counselors. According to data from the broadcast, the service has been contacted more than 1.2 million times since it began in 2022.

3 weeks ago | kxly.com | Jordan Smith |Nick Hawthorne

POST FALLS, Idaho — Drivers in Post Falls are navigating through narrow construction zones as crews work on the Spokane Street Renovation Project. Crews are working to replace the asphalt, repair storm water drains, sewage manholes, and pedestrian ramps. The work continues last year's rehabilitation efforts, with the goal of fully renovating Spokane Street from 1st Avenue to Seltice Way. Construction crews have begun phase 2-B of the project with ramp closures affecting traffic flow.