KHQ-TV (Spokane, WA)
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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
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Spokane |
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| Broadcast Affiliation | NBC |
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Spokane International Airport says testing confirms PFAS presence near the aiport
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North Spokane Corridor and surrounding construction update
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Spokane Old Trails Fire arson suspect found competent to stand trial by forensic evaluation
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Spokane Old Trails Fire arson suspect found competent to stand trail by forensic evaluation
SPOKANE, Wash. – The man accused of starting the Old Trails Fire was found competent to stand trial in a court-ordered forensic evaluation.
Temperatures soar above average leading to a couple of downright hot days
Summer is not done with the Inland Northwest yet as temperatures are climbing into the 90s across much of the region. The LC Valley is expected to break the 100 degree mark. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the LC Valley today and tomorrow. Tomorrow will not be much cooler as temperatures only drop a couple of degrees. A slight breeze in Central Washington will elevate fire danger. Temperatures get much cooler starting on Thursday. By the weekend, highs will be back down into the 70s.
Federal review could add charges against Spokane arson suspect
SPOKANE, Wash. — Federal prosecutors are considering whether to add charges against Aaron Farinacci, the man accused of starting the Old Trails Fire. The fire destroyed more than 600 structures earlier this month, most of them being homes. It spread quickly after it started, then jumped the Spokane River.