SWX Right Now

SWX Right Now, which stands for Sports and Weather Right Now, is a regional digital subchannel network. It focuses on airing high school and college sports, as well as providing automated weather updates and news. This network operates on stations owned by Cowles Company, covering areas in Eastern Washington, the Idaho Panhandle, and Montana.

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Meeting provides updates for Medical Lake fire recovery

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – Homeowners affected by the destructive Medical Lake fires in August 2023 attended a meeting to learn about recovery efforts and available financial assistance. The Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group hosted the meeting, offering both in-person and online participation options. Organizers discussed a $44 million HUD grant designated for the area. They explained the need to gather more information and draft an action plan to utilize the funds effectively.
Scammers target Idaho residents seeking REAL ID

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

IDAHO - Authorities are warning Idaho residents about potential scams targeting individuals who need a REAL ID. Officials have reported that scammers are offering to expedite the REAL ID process online, but this is not possible. https://www.khq.com/news/scammers-target-idaho-residents-seeking-real-id/article_ff85e36a-a189-4333-add5-91acf662c8a2.html They urged residents to be cautious if they receive any links from scammers claiming to expedite the process.
Newport Highway lane closure impacts Spokane commuters

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

SPOKANE, Wash. – Travelers on Newport Highway (U.S. 2) in Spokane are experiencing lane reductions due to repairs on an underground water main. The road has been reduced to one lane in each direction, causing significant impacts, especially for southbound travelers during the morning commute. The city has recommended using North Division or North Nevada Street as alternative routes to avoid delays. The repair work is expected to be completed by mid-day Friday.
Spokane second graders build cereal train for charity donation

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

SPOKANE, Wash. – Second graders at Spokane International Academy are making a difference with a unique community service project. The students are coming together to donate food to nearby charities. The young students found creative ways to gather donations. They made videos, set up lemonade stands, and even ice cream stands to encourage friends and family to contribute full boxes of cereal.
Single vehicle crash blocks Highway 2 in Bonner County

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

PRIEST RIVER, Idaho – Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 2 near Priest River this afternoon. A white truck, driven by a 45-year-old man from Spokane Valley, drifted off the roadway, crashed into an embankment, overturned and struck a power pole, Idaho State Police said in a release. The driver was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. He was wearing a seatbelt during the crash.
Bear spray assault case in Spokane leads to arrest with SWAT and drone assist

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) responded to a report of an assault involving bear spray on June 3, 2025. The incident occurred on South Cheney Spokane Road, where a woman reported being attacked by a man she was involved with, said SPD in a release. Officers said the assault took place while the pair were camping in a nearby wooded area and that she mentioned seeing a shotgun in the suspect's tent days before the incident.
Police bust Kennewick and Othello spas in human trafficking investigation

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

KENNEWICK, Wash. – A multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking led to search warrants at illicit massage parlors in Kennewick and Othello. According to a release, the Kennewick Police Department (KPD) raided Asian Wellness Spa, while the Othello Police Department (OPD) and Homeland Security Investigations agents served a warrant at Health Land Massage today.
Pend Oreille County issues burn restrictions effective June 6

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a ban on outdoor debris burning in Pend Oreille County, effective 12:01 a.m. on June 6,. Burning with a DNR permit remains permissible, provided all conditions on the permit are met, the Pend Oreille County Sheriff said in a release. Campfires are allowed only in designated campgrounds and recreational fires on improved property are permitted under specific conditions.
Idaho partners with ICE to transport dangerous criminals from local jails

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

BOISE, Idaho – The governor of Idaho announced that the Idaho State Police will collaborate with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport dangerous illegal alien criminals out of Idaho jails. According to Governor Brad Little’s release, the agreement aims to transport hundreds of violent offenders from Idaho to ICE detention facilities for deportation.
Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission offers grants for local arts groups; apply by August 15

2 days ago | khq.com | Mark Rattner

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is inviting performing arts organizations to apply for the “Art Spotlight CDA” grants, the commission said in a release. These grants aim to support local theater, dance, music, opera and similar productions. Eligible applicants must be based in Kootenai County and operate as 501(c)(3) nonprofits. They should have a history of at least five years of performing arts programming, said the commission.