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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

Washington State football continues to make some major transfer portal splashes, adding five new players to its 2026 ros...
01/10/2026

Washington State football continues to make some major transfer portal splashes, adding five new players to its 2026 roster.

PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State football continues to make some major transfer portal splashes, adding five new players to its 2026 roster.

The Post Falls community enjoyed a newly renovated Black Bay Park just in time for peak summer conditions. It turns out ...
01/10/2026

The Post Falls community enjoyed a newly renovated Black Bay Park just in time for peak summer conditions. It turns out it's just as much fun on a snow day, too!

POST FALLS, Idaho -- The Post Falls community enjoyed a newly renovated Black Bay Park just in time for peak summer conditions.

Bull riding only lasts eight seconds, but for riders like Wyatt Rogers, each second is a cumulation of skill, focus and ...
01/10/2026

Bull riding only lasts eight seconds, but for riders like Wyatt Rogers, each second is a cumulation of skill, focus and year-round preparation.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Bull riding only lasts eight seconds, but for riders like Wyatt Rogers, each second is a cumulation of skill, focus and year-round preparation.

FIRST ALERT 4CAST ☃️Say "good-bye" to your snowman: weekend temperatures around 40°! - Kris
01/10/2026

FIRST ALERT 4CAST ☃️Say "good-bye" to your snowman: weekend temperatures around 40°! - Kris

The freeze-thaw cycle continues this weekend! High temperatures on Saturday and Sunday will reach the 40° range, which will take a toll on the neighborhood sledding hill. Morning lows will

Eastern Washington University announced it's ending its adaptive sports program, meaning its Division I wheelchair baske...
01/10/2026

Eastern Washington University announced it's ending its adaptive sports program, meaning its Division I wheelchair basketball program will not be competing next season.

CHENEY, Wash. — Eastern Washington University announced it's ending its adaptive sports program, meaning its Division I wheelchair basketball program will not be competing next season.

Community members gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Spokane today, joining nationwide p...
01/10/2026

Community members gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Spokane today, joining nationwide protests against federal immigration enforcement actions.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Community members gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Spokane today, joining nationwide protests against federal immigration enforcement actions.

The man who suffered a heart attack during Spokane comedy show in September has passed away.
01/09/2026

The man who suffered a heart attack during Spokane comedy show in September has passed away.

Spokane, WASH. -- The man who had a heart attack during a Drew Lynch comedy show in September has passed away, according to Lynch.

A favorite event for people in the Inland Northwest is scheduled to return this summer.
01/09/2026

A favorite event for people in the Inland Northwest is scheduled to return this summer.

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. -- A favorite event of people in the Inland Northwest is scheduled to return this year.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocks Barker Road on-ramp to westbound I-90 in Spokane Valley
01/09/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocks Barker Road on-ramp to westbound I-90 in Spokane Valley

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A crash is blocking the Barker Road on-ramp to westbound I-90 in Spokane Valley, according to the Spokane Regional Transportation Management Center.

With the snowfall seen in the Inland Northwest this week, it's never too early to think of spring and a downtown Spokane...
01/09/2026

With the snowfall seen in the Inland Northwest this week, it's never too early to think of spring and a downtown Spokane bar is serving up a delicious creation.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- With the significant snow falls seen in the Inland Northwest this week, it's never too early to think of spring and a downtown Spokane bar is serving

01/09/2026

Weekend Pour-cast: A big hit of winter this week may prompt early thoughts of spring so enjoy the delicious Smoked Plum Old Fashioned at Garden Party in downtown Spokane.

WATCH: Are you feeling a little sticker shock after the holidays? January is usually a quieter month for sales but there...
01/09/2026

WATCH: Are you feeling a little sticker shock after the holidays? January is usually a quieter month for sales but there are still smart ways to save if you know where to look.

Are you feeling a little sticker shock after the holidays? January is usually a quieter month for sales but there are still smart ways to save if you know where

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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.