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Considered the longest-tenured NBC affiliate in the world, KHQ’s roots in the Inland Northwest run deep. We have been locally owned and operated since inception, making KHQ a rare entity in today’s world of media consolidation. Q6 beamed Spokane’s first TV signal into living rooms on December 20th, 1952. Since then, KHQ has pioneered broadcast innovations in the Inland Northwest and throughout the world. From the region’s first color TV signal to the Inland Northwest’s first all-digital broadcast facility, to the nation's first 100 thousand watt transmission, Q6 has stayed on the leading edge of innovation for more than 65 years. But we always remember that our hardworking employees, past and present, power our role as the northwest’s dominant media brand.
We moved into our current downtown facility in 2001. In 2009, we launched the nation’s premiere 24 hour local sports and weather channel: SWX. Together, KHQ and SWX produce live coverage of Bloomsday, the Lilac Parade, Hoopfest, and many more of the defining events of our region. We are also invested in the success of our hometown, with many of our employees volunteering time and effort to make the Inland Northwest a better place to live.
Whether it’s the finest local news anchored by Spokane’s most beloved news teams, or fan-favorite syndicated programming, or must see TV from NBC, KHQ is proud to serve our region. Source
PULLMAN, Wash. — A fire at a multi-family home on Northwest Cleveland Street left residents displaced and several pets dead in Pullman. A Facebook post from the City of Pullman said people called 911 at 4:16 p.m. on July 8, 2026, after noticing smoke coming from 352 NW Cleveland St. on Military Hill. The post said callers also reported flames at the home and unusual rattling sounds. Police got to the scene and started moving residents out of the building while blocking off nearby streets.
SPOKANE, Wash. – One person died in a crash involving a motorcycle on Thursday morning at the intersection of Mission Avenue and Hamilton Street. The Spokane Police Department said the crash was reported around 9:45 a.m. and that the intersection was still closed around 1 p.m. while investigators processed the scene. The driver of the car has been contacted and no arrests have been made, the department said. Investigation into the incident is ongoing, it added.
A new study found about 47 million American adults made health decisions based on information they saw on social media. The research, published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, also found even more U.S. adults took part in online health communities. Doctors warned people to look closely at where online health information came from. They also urged caution around treatments or lifestyle changes that were presented as quick fixes.
POST FALLS, Idaho — Four people were arrested in Post Falls after U.S. Marshals found a 37-year-old man wanted for domestic battery. The task force found the fugitive inside a shed near North Idaho Road and 16th Avenue. U.S. Marshals said he was wanted by the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said the man refused to surrender and officers took him into custody with help from a tactical canine. During the search, officials also arrested three other people.
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane and Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington said they were selected to present their joint homeless outreach program at the National Conference on Ending Homelessness. City leaders said the presentation focused on Spokane’s “Smart Street Response” model and how it connected people experiencing homelessness with shelter, behavioral health support and housing resources while also working alongside the Spokane Police Department on public safety goals.
High temperatures on Thursday top out in the 80s and low-90s across most of the Inland Northwest. Mostly sunny skies are expected during the day with light and breezy winds. Despite the fact there is no Red Flag Warning in place, fire danger will still be elevated, especially toward Central Washington near the Cascades. Fire fuels are continuing to dry out under the hot sun. Mostly sunny skies and slightly above average July temperatures will be a trend through next week.
Southwest Airlines sparked an online conversation after calling out passengers who stand up right after a plane lands. The airline shared a lighthearted post on Threads that told travelers they would not get off the plane any faster by standing as soon as the seatbelt sign turned off. People on social media pushed back and defended the habit. Some said they stood because they needed to catch connecting flights or wanted to stretch after long trips.
All evacuation zones have been downgraded to Level 1 for the Cougar Fire burning near Newman Lake. UPDATE: July 8, 2026 at 10:58 p.m. Newman Lake Fire and Rescue (NLFR) reported that the Cougar Fire was contained to two acres, as of 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday night. "The fire is now in the mop-up stage, with crews from District 13 and the DNR remaining on site tonight," NLFR officials stated. Fire crews managed to contain the blaze before any structures were damaged.
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. – The Stevens County Fire District #1 and DNR units responded to a brush fire off Shore Acres Drive in Loon Lake. Breezy conditions made the small brush fire visible. Crews responded quickly to get a wet line on the fire. It protected two outbuildings within the fire’s perimeter. Avista checked overhead electrical lines for safety. An investigation is underway through the DNR.