Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks planning to close on Thursday, June 19 include: Bank of America Corp., ...

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War was over and that all remaining enslaved people in Texas were free — an event now celebrated nationwide as ...

On June 19, 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that prayers led by students at public high school football games aren't ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - The National Weather Service has introduced a new tool for the Inland Northwest this fire season. A ...

US General Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, delivering the long-awaited news of emancipation to enslaved Americans — an ...

Torrents of rain did nothing to stop the Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition's first celebration at Liberty Park in 2011. Dozens of people showed up in the midst of a storm for three hours to listen ...

A local nonprofit says its immigrant legal aid program is overwhelmed with demand as fears of deportations and increased ...

Pastor Amos Atkinson emphasizes the importance of understanding and celebrating Juneteenth in Spokane and beyond. Juneteenth ...

Spokane County said all boat and watercraft registrations are set to expire on Monday, June 30. So if you want to take your ...

On Friday, June 20, the 12th Annual Pillar Awards will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Fox in Spokane. These awards celebrate those who help uplift the African American community in Spokane. You ...