Spokane River.
tributary to the Columbia River in Idaho and Washington state, United States
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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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
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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.
What's reaching Spokane River
Events traced to Spokane River, step by step, newest firstAround Spokane River this week
News at the entities that move Spokane River most-
Post Falls StructuralPost Falls has been included in an Opportunity Zone, connecting investor money to local development in the Boise area.Moves Spokane River
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Idaho Shared contextThe Idaho Geological Survey, directed by Claudio Berti, operates within the state of Idaho.Moves Spokane River
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Columbia River StructuralSeveral local coffee businesses, including Buckman and Thatcher's Coffee, are operating and expanding in the Portland area.Moves Spokane River
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Spokane County Shared contextCounty action in Spokane County may prompt a review of state law.Moves Spokane River
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Spokane Shared contextDerek Young commented on the liability challenges of the Washington Counties Risk Pool, which is led by Boyd.Moves Spokane River
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Eastern Washington Shared contextTax policies are prompting companies like Boeing, Starbucks, and Microsoft to relocate or adjust operations in Eastern Washington.Moves Spokane River
Connections
The 16 strongest of 19, 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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Kootenai County Shared context
The Spokane River is geographically located within Kootenai County.
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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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Phoenix Shared context
A homeowner associated with the Phoenix region owns property near 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.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 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.