Spokane, Washington Est. May 19, 1883. Current Temperature 50°F. ... 100 years ago: Six killed when avalanche sweeps part of Great Northern train off tracks Sat., Jan. 23, 2016. X; ...

The Great Northern built its tracks through Marias Pass in the 1890s after a survey by John F. Stevens, ... In Spokane, Wash., the route is split with one section traveling to Portland.

Spokane, Washington Est. May 19, 1883. Current Temperature 49°F. Current Conditions Overcast clouds. ... Great Northern sued for fire that destroyed town Tue., Dec. 14, ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - Railroad repair crews are assessing the damage after several rail cars jumped off the tracks in east Spokane Thursday afternoon.>>INSIDE: Video | Pictures ...

The 86-year-old Spokane resident has a passion for trains, one that's carried into a model train hobby and yearslong memberships with Great Northern and Northern Pacific historical societies.