Spokane River.
tributary to the Columbia River in Idaho and Washington state, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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The Spokane River is a tributary of the Columbia River near Spokane and is located in Kootenai County. Mark Ellis is a spokesperson for the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.Some support1 report
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Avista operates Post Falls Dam on the Spokane River under contract with Riverkeeper, monitoring the river's health and controlling water flow from the lake.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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The Spokane River, a tributary of the Columbia River, is influenced by upstream snow season in Idaho, while Schulz works on river science advocacy.Some support1 report
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Drought and extreme heat are impacting the Spokane River.Some support2 reports
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Fires occurred near the Spokane River, and Paul Child witnessed a suspect in Spokane.Some support1 report
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Wildfire jumped the Spokane River tributary while the state insurance commissioner regulated the market in Spokane.Some support1 report
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A wildfire jumped the Spokane River, leading to public safety shutoffs and the declaration of a state of emergency.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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A management plan has been introduced to address ongoing contamination issues within the Spokane River.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The flow of the Spokane River dipped below 1,000 cubic feet per second.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Spokane River this week
News at the entities that move Spokane River most-
Post Falls StructuralThe location of a performance and subsequent legal proceedings are taking place in Post Falls, Kootenai County.Moves Spokane River
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Idaho Shared contextFDA investigates food safety issues in the state of Idaho.Moves Spokane River
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Columbia River StructuralThe Green River feeds the Snake River system, which flows into the Columbia River, while water is pumped to New Mexico.Moves Spokane River
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Spokane County Shared contextSpokane County is located within the city of Spokane.Moves Spokane River
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Riverkeeper OperationalThe Hudson River flows through the Hudson Valley, and Riverkeeper is hosting a celebration highlighting fish migration in the river.Moves Spokane River
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Spokane Shared contextWildfire events are testing claims technology providers as insurers use data to assess damage following fires.Moves Spokane River
Connections
The 15 strongest of 18, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Avista Structural
Avista's operations are structurally tied to the Spokane River, as its federal license requires regulated water release.
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Columbia River Structural
Spokane River functions as a major tributary, contributing its flow to the larger Columbia River system.
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Post Falls Dam Structural
The Post Falls Dam's operational releases and structure directly control the water flow and existence of the Spokane River.
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Post Falls Structural
Post Falls regulates the flow of the Spokane River.
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Structural
The agency is responsible for monitoring the health and populations within the river ecosystem.
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Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Operational
The Idaho DEQ is actively involved in managing contamination issues related to the Spokane River.
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Schulz Shared context
Schulz conducts river science focused on the Spokane River for an advocacy group.
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Spokane County Shared context
The Spokane River is a geographical feature located within the boundaries of Spokane County.
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Felts Field Shared context
The fire that started in Felts Field spread across the Spokane River.
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Riverkeeper Operational
Riverkeeper actively monitors the health and condition of the Spokane River.
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Spokane Shared context
The Spokane River is a defining geographical feature that flows through and borders the city limits of Spokane.
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Idaho Shared context
Idaho's snow season upstream affects the state and flow of the Spokane River.
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Spokane Valley Shared context
The Spokane River is a geographical feature located within the Spokane Valley.
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Eastern Washington Shared context
The Spokane River is a specific geographical feature located within the broader region of Eastern Washington.
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Kootenai County Shared context
The Spokane River is geographically located within Kootenai County.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 events- The Spokane River is a tributary of the Columbia River near Spokane and is located in Kootenai County. Mark Ellis is a spokesperson for the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.
- Avista operates Post Falls Dam on the Spokane River under contract with Riverkeeper, monitoring the river's health and controlling water flow from the lake.
August 2026
5 events- The Spokane River, a tributary of the Columbia River, is influenced by upstream snow season in Idaho, while Schulz works on river science advocacy.
- Drought and extreme heat are impacting the Spokane River.
- Fires occurred near the Spokane River, and Paul Child witnessed a suspect in Spokane.
- Wildfire jumped the Spokane River tributary while the state insurance commissioner regulated the market in Spokane.
- A wildfire jumped the Spokane River, leading to public safety shutoffs and the declaration of a state of emergency.