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Please share story ideas, offer insights about local headlines, share photos and videos and interact with our team! 1953: KXLY-TV Channel 4 goes on the air as a CBS affiliate. The station is owned by Ed Craney with Symons Broadcasting & Bing Crosby.

1962: Mr. Morgan Murphy purchases KXLY-TV and KXLY AM/FM.

1964: Construction begins on the current broadcast facility on 500 West Boone Avenue.

1968: KXLY-TV transmits local color programming to its viewers.

1974: KXLY-TV becomes the first station in the nation to utilize mobile electronic news gathering during the Expo 74 World's Fair.

1986: KXLY -TV becomes the first Eastern Washington television station to transmit stereo audio programming.

1992: KXLY ABC 4 establishes a full-time Coeur d'Alene North Idaho Newsroom, moving into the former Wells Fargo bank building on Sherman Avenue.

1999: KXLY ABC 4 becomes the first television station in the Pacific Northwest to broadcast full-coverage HDTV signals. Our HD broadcast premiered with Monday Night Football on ABC.

2008: KXLY ABC 4 is the first Spokane station to broadcast local news and weather graphics in High Definition

February is Black History Month and in Spokane, the Carl Maxey Center is leading efforts to recognize and support the Bl...
02/19/2025

February is Black History Month and in Spokane, the Carl Maxey Center is leading efforts to recognize and support the Black community year-round.

SPOKANE, Wash. — February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements and struggles of African Americans across the United States.

NEW: Former fire chief Kevin Whitaker is suspected of forging signatures and writing himself checks from the district's ...
02/19/2025

NEW: Former fire chief Kevin Whitaker is suspected of forging signatures and writing himself checks from the district's petty cash account for more than $30,000.

WARDEN, Wash. -- The former fire chief for Grant County Fire District 4 is facing theft and fraud charges accused of stealing county funds.

The project is fully funded by the state's transportation expansion and congestion mitigation funds from Governor Little...
02/19/2025

The project is fully funded by the state's transportation expansion and congestion mitigation funds from Governor Little's leading initiative.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- Going to work or running errands on Interstate 90 will become a lot easier for those in North Idaho by 2029.

Edmonds has kept their prices at $5 per dozen. At the nearest Safeway, all dozen cartons were at least $6, if not over.
02/19/2025

Edmonds has kept their prices at $5 per dozen. At the nearest Safeway, all dozen cartons were at least $6, if not over.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- As the price of eggs continues to rise nationally due to the bird flu, people across the Inland Northwest are turning to local farmers to stock

FIRST ALERT 4CAST: Wednesday will be a challenging day for travel across the roads, sidewalks, and parking lots of the I...
02/19/2025

FIRST ALERT 4CAST: Wednesday will be a challenging day for travel across the roads, sidewalks, and parking lots of the Inland Northwest.

Wednesday will be a challenging day for travel across the roads, sidewalks, and parking lots of the Inland Northwest. Icy morning roads, light snow and a messy rain/snow mix in

The room has a new door and wall that allows her parents to quietly walk in while she is sleeping to change her feeding ...
02/19/2025

The room has a new door and wall that allows her parents to quietly walk in while she is sleeping to change her feeding tube, a special crib and a new closet to help organize all of her things.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A local family caring for a toddler with special needs now has a safe space for their courageous little girl to grow, thanks to Mark Peterson and

CDA City Council said they aren't sure if they want to get involved in the dispute between small businesses, and they're...
02/19/2025

CDA City Council said they aren't sure if they want to get involved in the dispute between small businesses, and they're not sure if there is anything they can do to help.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- A number of Coeur d'Alene businesses want their money back from a local concert promoter, and they want the city council's help.

Supporters of the bill say this will help women detect breast cancer early on and increase the chance of survival.
02/19/2025

Supporters of the bill say this will help women detect breast cancer early on and increase the chance of survival.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- A proposed bill in Idaho could make breast cancer screenings more accessible.

BREAKING: A fatal crash south of Colville closes Highway 395. Detours in place.
02/19/2025

BREAKING: A fatal crash south of Colville closes Highway 395. Detours in place.

STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. — A crash south of Coleville leaves one person dead in Central Washington on Tuesday evening.

Washington state flag redesign proposal sparks debate on flag's representation and priorities.
02/19/2025

Washington state flag redesign proposal sparks debate on flag's representation and priorities.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A proposal to change Washington’s state flag got a public hearing in Olympia Tuesday afternoon. The discussion raised questions about whether the green banner with the state

The last time the Cougars beat the Bulldogs was in December 2010. That game was also played in Beasley.
02/19/2025

The last time the Cougars beat the Bulldogs was in December 2010. That game was also played in Beasley.

With Gonzaga (20-7) and Washington State (16-11) playing in the same conference for the foreseeable future - their rivalry has officially resumed play.

A top Hamas official says the militant group will free six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of ...
02/18/2025

A top Hamas official says the militant group will free six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others on Thursday

A senior Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and the bodies of four others on Thursday. The surprise acceleration in releases is

After four years, a new business is replacing the former Macy's at the NorthTown Mall.
02/18/2025

After four years, a new business is replacing the former Macy's at the NorthTown Mall.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- After four years, a new business is replacing the former Macy's at the NorthTown Mall.

The United States and Russia will appoint high-level teams to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine and are working to...
02/18/2025

The United States and Russia will appoint high-level teams to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine and are working to reestablish diplomatic channels, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the end of key talks that excluded Kyiv.

(CNN) — The United States and Russia will appoint high-level teams to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine and are working to reestablish diplomatic channels, US Secretary of

It may not feel like it with snow on the ground, but Washington State spring football is right around the corner.
02/18/2025

It may not feel like it with snow on the ground, but Washington State spring football is right around the corner.

PULLMAN, Wash. - It may not feel like it with snow on the ground, but Washington State spring football is right around the corner. This year's schedule includes an open

A budget-friendly travel option is returning to Spokane International Airport!
02/18/2025

A budget-friendly travel option is returning to Spokane International Airport!

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A budget-friendly travel option is returning to Spokane International Airport.

SafetyFest of the Great Northwest is returning this week offering three days of free training in essential health and sa...
02/18/2025

SafetyFest of the Great Northwest is returning this week offering three days of free training in essential health and safety skills.

POST FALLS, Idaho — SafetyFest of the Great Northwest is returning this week offering three days of free training in essential health and safety skills.

FIRST ALERT 4CAST: A break from the snow today but it'll return soon!
02/18/2025

FIRST ALERT 4CAST: A break from the snow today but it'll return soon!

Sun and clouds and 35 today. Light snow for Wednesday with 1 to 2 inches expected and 35. Drier and upper 30s for Thursday and Friday. Increased rain chances for

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1953: KXLY-TV Channel 4 goes on the air as a CBS affiliate. The station is owned by Ed Craney with Symons Broadcasting & Bing Crosby. 1962: Mr. Morgan Murphy purchases KXLY-TV and KXLY AM/FM. 1964: Construction begins on the current broadcast facility on 500 West Boone Avenue. 1968: KXLY-TV transmits local color programming to its viewers. 1974: KXLY-TV becomes the first station in the nation to utilize mobile electronic news gathering during the Expo 74 World's Fair. 1986: KXLY -TV becomes the first Eastern Washington television station to transmit stereo audio programming. 1999: KXLY ABC 4 becomes the first television station in the Pacific Northwest to broadcast full-coverage HDTV signals. Our HD broadcast premiered with Monday Night Football on ABC. 2008: KXLY ABC 4 is the first Spokane station to broadcast local news and weather graphics in High Definition

2019: KXLY ABC 4 re-brands to 4 News Now.