Spokane County
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- Population
- 549,056
- Area
- 1,764.22 sq mi (4,569.32 km²), 16.76 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.5
- Households
- 218,395
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $78,582
- Median house value
- $410,700
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
All WSU students granted free tickets to opening day at Martin Stadium
All WSU students will be granted free admission regardless of a sports pass at this week’s home opener against Duquesne. For the first time in program history, WSU Athletics is breaking down this barrier to Cougar football. When they say all WSU students, they mean all WSU…
Rural, Latino, Trump voters hit hard by USPS delays as SCOTUS halts changes
Washington saw 20,267 ballots rejected for late postmarks in the 2026 primary, up from 16,131 in 2024, even as about 100,000 fewer ballots were cast.
Mike Pence tells students to ‘put the phone down’ and talk with the other side
SPOKANE – When it comes to repairing the increasing partisan divide between the left and right, former Vice President Mike Pence told students they should try their hardest to talk with members of the other political party. “I encourage you to put the phone down, read a book, go…
The power of music
Two local musicians play for renowned Spokane SymphonyNEWPORT — They bring the power of music to life.That is the mission of the Spokane Symphony, the largest and most dynamic professional performing
Taste Budz Review: Tavolàta
Zack and I are soaking up the last bit of summer now that the smoke has cleared out. We decided to have a wonderful dinner on Tavolàta’s patio in downtown Spokane. What we enjoyed: ~ Fried Artichoke ~ Marinated Olives ~ Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta ~ Pesto Radiatori ~ Rigatoni…