Spokane Wildfire Resources: Where You Can Get Help The Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview fires, together known as the Spokane Area Fires, tore through Airway Heights, Nine Mile Falls and the Mead/Peone Prairie area starting August 1, 2026. In just over a week, the fires burned more than 10,000 acres, damaged or destroyed over…
The best Ford F-150 generation to buy used depends on how much technology, towing capability, and remaining service life you want for your budget. For many buyers, the 2015–2020 F-150 is the strongest all-around choice because it combines a lighter aluminum-alloy body with modern engines, useful technology, and broad availability. The 2011–2014 trucks can provide…
Ground clearance can make the difference between clearing a rut and scraping the underside of an SUV, especially on the forest roads, rocky approaches, and snow-covered routes found around the Inland Northwest. The 2026 Ford SUV lineup includes several models built for these conditions, but their capabilities vary considerably. Some are intended for technical off-roading,…
Choosing the right SUV for your family means thinking beyond the daily commute. In the Spokane area, your vehicle may spend the week handling school drop-offs and grocery runs before heading into the mountains for a weekend camping trip or tackling snowy roads during ski season. That’s why the Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot consistently…
Picking the wrong truck configuration can cost a Spokane contractor serious money and time. Buy a bed that’s too short for lumber runs, or a cab that can’t seat your crew, and those problems don’t reveal themselves until after you’ve signed the paperwork. Getting the cab and bed combination right from the start determines how…
Buying a used 4×4 in Spokane is a different game than shopping for one in a more mild climate. The Inland Northwest is hard on vehicles: road salt from November through March, spring mud, summer dust, and plenty of drivers who actually use their trucks as intended. That means the used F-150, F-250, or Ranger…
Spokane is one of those rare cities where your weekend plans can shift from a snow-covered highway to a rocky forest trail in less than an hour. If you’re shopping for a capable off-road SUV in the Inland Northwest, the debate almost always comes back to the same two names: the 2026 Ford Bronco and…
Ford builds two Raptors for a reason. The Ranger Raptor and the F-150 Raptor share DNA, but they serve genuinely different drivers. One is compact, agile, and built for tight trails snaking through the Cascades or the backcountry east of Coeur d’Alene. The other is a full-size powerhouse built to haul, tow, and command just…
Spokane drivers deal with a lot: icy intersections in January, muddy back roads in spring, and the occasional mountain pass run to the ski hill. When you’re shopping for a new Ford, one of the most practical questions you’ll face is whether to go with all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The difference runs deeper than…
Brake pads are one of those maintenance items that’s easy to overlook until something feels wrong. For Ford truck and SUV owners, staying ahead of brake wear matters more than most people realize. These vehicles are built for heavy use, and their braking systems take on significantly more stress than a typical sedan. Knowing when…
