I was on the scene that day and watched people flag police down to talk to someone walking away from the fire. My law enforcement sources confirmed to me this evening my description of the person I saw was consistent with the suspect. Here’s the story so far: www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

Sheriff: Man, 37, arrested on suspicion of setting Old Trails fire

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly setting the Old Trails fire, Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels announced Monday night.

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BREAKING: Investigators have arrested 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci, a former Arizona resident with a manslaughter conviction, in connection to the start of the Old Trails Fire in Spokane.

Devastation. My heart breaks for my home and my gratitude goes out to all of those who work to help. Photos taken for @afp.com

Wildfires in Eastern Washington are not uncommon, but those that burn before the summer solstice are.

A dry winter and critical fire weather sparked wildfire season a month earlier than usual in Spokane County

At 12:17 pm on Tuesday, June 16, Spokane County first responders received a report of smoke around the forested area of Beacon Hill. The call came in hours after the

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The DOJ tested this out in Spokane with the recent federal conspiracy convictions of 3 protesters. www.rangemedia.co/spokane-3-ve...

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I wrote about the astounding indictment of 15 people in Minnesota now charged with an alleged criminal conspiracy against ICE, and what federal prosecutors’ wild “who posted what on Signal when,” “who said what on the ‘Anarchist Speaking Tour’” claims are meant to do:

The Spokesman-Review photojournalists are incredible. What else can you really say, wow.

SPOKANE, WASH. — The only recognizable remnant of the Schuler family’s home after a wildfire swept through their neighborhood is its address. The numbers, 7823, still hung on to the pieces of charred wood above what used to be the front door. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

A family came back to their house burnt to the ground after the Upriver fire. They count on faith to get them through it

The only recognizable remnant of the Schuler family’s home after a wildfire swept through their neighborhood is its address.

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I want to remind everyone that this was in Spokane Valley. Spokane Valley was unable to obtain a federal grant for fire mitigation due to the Trump Admin’s new restrictions to accept those grants. They warned of exactly this. Here is that story. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

New USDA conditions are hampering state and local wildfire services. Northwest fire officials warn of dire consequences

A devastating wildfire will happen again, Ken Johnson said. “It’s just a matter of time."

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Photos from the Upriver Fire in Spokane today. As I post this, the fire is at 292 acres, 0% contained and State fire assistance has been mobilized. Photos taken for @inlander.com

Scenes from this year’s Pride Parade in downtown Spokane. Photos taken for @inlander.com

Scenes from Delaney Hall 06/05 for Getty Images

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈 I had the pleasure of photographing the drag artist group The Greed Ring for @crasanen.bsky.social’s story in this week’s Pride issue of @inlander.com I’m proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and to help bring their stories to the forefront. www.inlander.com/culture/for-...

Help keep independent, accountability journalism free to read in the Inland Northwest — and own a share of the newsroom while you do it. RANGE Media is hiring our first-ever Membership & Marketing Manager. Worker-owned co-op, Spokane, $60–68k. Apply by June 12 → http://rangehiring.n...

A Spokane Valley City councilman said during a meeting last week he didn’t want Somali people to build homes here. He confirmed it was a comment made in relation to Minnesota. More: www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

Spokane Valley councilman uses Somalian nationality to describe fraud concerns in a local project funded federally

Three minutes before a special meeting at Spokane Valley City Hall ended, recently elected Councilman Mike Kelly said something that startled some in the room.

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Cool people doing cool things: I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing Claire Edmo, Spokane Community College’s second sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Artist in Residence. Read Colton’s story about Claire and the program in this week’s @inlander.com www.inlander.com/culture/seco...

I don’t know why it’s become commonplace for some news stations to never cite where they got information. “Spokane Police said” doesn’t tell me where, when or who said it. Did the entire department tell you that? Telling the public how you got information is part of the storytelling process.

A few photos of No. 11 Gonzaga’s 71-62 win over Pacific last night. Photos for @inlander.com

As ICE continues to eye expansion into our region, local electeds in Spokane are proposing two ordinances to combat federal immigration enforcement overreach:

Two new anti-ICE laws proposed in Spokane

As ICE continues to eye expansion into our region, local electeds in Spokane are proposing two ordinances to combat federal immigration enforcement overreach.

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Good morning! We are raising funds today for rent relief for families in East St Paul, MN who have been impacted by the federal government's siege there. We have a brand new, limited edition shirt available TODAY ONLY for it. bikinikill.bandcamp.com/merch/limite...

The Seattle Times is hiring a photojournalist for their newsroom; to cover a variety of assignments, from major league sports to spot news to magazine features. seattletimes.applytojob.com/apply/GeY4AJ...

Photographer - The Seattle Times - Career Page

Seeking a creative Photographer to support our Visuals team.

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A few photos from Friday of the vigil and protest for Minneapolis organized by some of Spokane’s faith leaders. Photos for @inlander.com

NEW: Federal agents have detailed a Spokane 10-year-old and her father. They remain in a Texas immigration detention center. The judge that is set to oversee the case has a 90%+ denial rate for asylum claims. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

Border patrol detains 10-year-old Spokane girl and her dad, sends them to Texas detention center

Arnoldo Tiul Caal dropped his daughter off for school at Logan Elementary the morning of Friday, Jan. 9 with the unnerving sense that they were being followed.

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On the morning of January 7, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Jonathan Ross shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The fallout has rippled across the US, sparking protests in major cities and locally here in Spokane.

Spokane Valley City Councilwoman declares she’s a “proud Islamaphobe” in social media post: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

Spokane Valley councilwoman says she's a 'proud Islamophobe' in private Facebook post

Spokane Valley Councilwoman Jessica Yaeger declared she is a “proud Islamophobe” on a post Thursday morning on her personal Facebook page.

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Always nice when my name is spelled correctly. Thanks @aanpublishers.bsky.social and @inlander.com

AAN Publishers@aanpublishers.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Congratulations to Erick Doxey of Inlander on winning the First Place 2025 AAN Award for Photography for “Erick Doxey Photo Portfolio.” Read more from Inlander: https://bit.ly/4hZI2KQ

MSNBC: 'There is a human being behind the camera': New doc focuses on life of award-winning photojournalist www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/... @msnbc.com @lynseyaddario.bsky.social‬ #photojournalism #journalism #photography‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

'There is a human being behind the camera': New doc focuses on life of award-winning photojournalist

The new National Geographic documentary 'Love+War' focuses on the life of award-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario. Addario and David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee join Morning Jo...

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Photos of Gonzaga’s 83-68 win over Oklahoma last night at the Spokane Arena. Photos for @inlander.com

A federal jury tonight found Martin Diaz, the Spokane man fighting deportation, “not guilty” of assaulting a Border Patrol agent when they tackled him outside of his home earlier this year. He has been in the U.S. since he was 2 years old. Link to prior coverage: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

Spokane man fighting deportation arraigned on assault charge on agent

A Spokane man arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents on April 29 appeared in court Thursday after a grand jury found probable cause to charge him with assault on a federal officer stemming from his arr...

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A few photos of Spokane’s Navigation Center, relaunched on Sept. 25, which is part of the city’s new homelessness plan providing a centralized hub to connect people to service providers. While there, I met Robert and his three-legged dog Atlas. www.inlander.com/news/spokane...

BREAKING: Two Spokane Police officers resigned this year amid an investigation into allegations they were seducing victims of domestic violence, hundreds of documents show. MORE: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

Two Spokane Police officers resign amid investigation for on-duty sexual acts with domestic violence victims

Two Spokane police officers have resigned within the past year amid internal affairs investigations into allegations that they had used their badge to seduce women who were victims of domestic violenc...

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The sun as it rises behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City, Sunday morning #newyorkcity #nyc #newyork #sunrise #statueofliberty