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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

Idaho Governor Brad Little released a statement following a shooting at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office on Friday a...
12/27/2025

Idaho Governor Brad Little released a statement following a shooting at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office on Friday afternoon.

WALLACE, Idaho -- Idaho Governor Brad Little released the following statement following a shooting at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office on Friday afternoon.

FIRST ALERT 4CAST ❄️🥶Wintry Weekend! A little snow Friday night followed by the coldest weather of the season so far - K...
12/27/2025

FIRST ALERT 4CAST ❄️🥶Wintry Weekend! A little snow Friday night followed by the coldest weather of the season so far - Kris

It's too late for a white Christmas, but rain will be turning to snow across the Inland Northwest Friday night into Saturday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect

Local blood banks are facing a critical shortage during the holiday season as donation appointments go unfilled.
12/27/2025

Local blood banks are facing a critical shortage during the holiday season as donation appointments go unfilled.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Local blood banks are facing a critical shortage during the holiday season as donation appointments go unfilled.

Law enforcement is responding to reports of a shooting at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office in Wallace, Idaho.
12/26/2025

Law enforcement is responding to reports of a shooting at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office in Wallace, Idaho.

WALLACE, Idaho -- UPDATE, 5:36 p.m.

WATCH: A local author's new book is highlighting Spokane's beverage history and current scene.
12/26/2025

WATCH: A local author's new book is highlighting Spokane's beverage history and current scene.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- From Barrister Winery to Revival Tea Company, Spokane has wonderful places to enjoy cocktails, wine, coffee, and more, and a local author is highlighting the history and

UPDATE: On Monday, a pilot car will start leading vehicles along part of Highway 2 as repairs are expected to take "a lo...
12/26/2025

UPDATE: On Monday, a pilot car will start leading vehicles along part of Highway 2 as repairs are expected to take "a long time."

SHORELINE, WASH. -- Governor Bob Ferguson shared updates Friday on State Route 2 which sustained extensive damage during the recent flooding.

FIRST ALERT 4CAST: A touch of winter for the lower elevations with mountain snow expected through Saturday.
12/26/2025

FIRST ALERT 4CAST: A touch of winter for the lower elevations with mountain snow expected through Saturday.

A touch of winter for the lower elevations with mountain snow expected through Saturday. Today we have rain/snow mix and 38. Colder Saturday with afternoon sunshine and 28.

A six-month-old baby and two adults from Moses Lake were killed in a crash on Christmas.
12/26/2025

A six-month-old baby and two adults from Moses Lake were killed in a crash on Christmas.

WALLA WALLA COUNTY, Wash. -- A six-month-old baby and two adults from Moses Lake were killed in a crash on Christmas.

FIRST ALERT 4CAST: A touch of winter for the lower elevations with mountain snow expected through Saturday.
12/26/2025

FIRST ALERT 4CAST: A touch of winter for the lower elevations with mountain snow expected through Saturday.

A touch of winter for the lower elevations with mountain snow expected through Saturday. Today we have rain/snow mix and 38. Colder Saturday with afternoon sunshine and 28.

FIRST ALERT 4CAST 🌧️❄️Rain and possible PM snow for the Spokane region with more snow in the mountains - Jason
12/26/2025

FIRST ALERT 4CAST 🌧️❄️Rain and possible PM snow for the Spokane region with more snow in the mountains - Jason

Hello there! After a rainy holiday, the Spokane area will see more precipitation on Friday, starting with rain in the early hours and possibly turning to snow by evening. Mountain

While most businesses remained closed on Christmas Day, one Spokane tea house opened its doors to ensure no one had to s...
12/26/2025

While most businesses remained closed on Christmas Day, one Spokane tea house opened its doors to ensure no one had to spend the holiday alone.

SPOKANE, Wash. — While most businesses remained closed on Christmas Day, one Spokane tea house opened its doors to ensure no one had to spend the holiday alone.

A crash is blocking East Mission Avenue from Division Street to Ruby Street in Spokane.
12/25/2025

A crash is blocking East Mission Avenue from Division Street to Ruby Street in Spokane.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A crash is blocking East Mission Avenue from Division Street to Ruby Street in Spokane.

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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.