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- Daniel Zamora, Anchor
- Lynnea Kaylor, Co-Host and Feature Reporter
- Christian Adams, Co-Host
- Marion Charatan, News Writer
KYRS Local News, your weekly news magazine for the Inland Northwest, is hosted by Daniel Zamora and crew on Fridays at 4:30 pm. We cover stories about events in Spokane and the surrounding region pertaining to politics, art, race, culture and the environment.
KYRS Local News is produced by grassroots journalists dedicated to community-building. Any responsible individual can take part. Please submit media releases and inquiries to become a newswriter or reporter for KYRS Local News to News@kyrs.org.
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Today on KYRS Local News, we reported on cleanup in the aftermath of the Spokane Complex Fires, Washington state expanding on wildfire recovery assistance, even to the point of suspending some laws, the city of Spokane adding garbage collection days for evacuation zone downgrades, and Idaho, after getting that big grant for nuclear development now […] […]
On KYRS Local News, we reported on almost twelve percent of Spokane County evacuated due to area wildfires, area wildfires impacting local students, unofficial results in the August 4 primary showing some races too close to call, and leadership is changing for your radio station, KYRS, with the retirement of Michael Moon Bear […]
Today on KYRS Local News, we reported on firefighters continuing their battle against wildfires in the Inland Northwest, voters in Spokane County getting wrong ballots again, and the race for Washington’s 5th congressional district heating up for the August four primary. […]
KYRS Local News updated on local wildfires, firefighters battling multiple blazes at the Colville Reservation, Spokane’s hazardous air posing health risks, applications closing for Idaho private education tax credit, and the 31 million in federal money going to an alliance in Idaho and Wyoming for nuclear development. […]
KYRS Local News reported on the Injunctions against GEO will allow Washington state DOH inspections at the Tacoma ICE center, locals voice concern about Post Falls’ partnership with ICE, and breaking news on smoke and wildfires in the Inland Northwest. […]
July 10, 2026, KYRS reports on attorneys for Bajun Mavalwalla II filing a supplement for their motion for acquittal, new laws taking effect this month in Washington and Idaho, WA Cares now opening for applications for long-term care benefits, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife opening a public comment period concerning rule changes to […] […]
Today on KYRS Local News, the Kootenai County Assessor feud continues with Kovacz suing to overturn the May 19 primary results for the office, Washington state joins California and Quebec, for a historic climate partnership, local business officials join the Governor’s new economic development council, and the Mead School District has been ordered to pay […] […]
Today on KYRS Local News, the upriver fire reawakens attention surrounding human and environmental impacts, a jury acquits ex-Spokane County Deputy of excessive force and other charges, and Hoopfest is about to get underway in Spokane- with roads closures to start today at 6 PM. […]
Today, Juneteenth 2026 on KYRS Local News, we covered stories about a federal judge issuing a preliminary injunction regarding Idaho’s anti-transgender restroom law, also an order by federal officials that a Spokane Restaurant must pay $750,000 to under-paid employees. Other stories include Spokane Community College observing World Refugee Day and an update on the Upriver […] […]
Today on KYRS Local News stories aired that included the beginning of jury selection in the trial of a former deputy accused of excessive force. Also campfire and target shooting restrictions going into effect next week on lands managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and a federal court in Boise hears trans arguments […] […]