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In brief: Police: Luring case made up by child
March 1, 2013 on Page A6 Spokane police say the girl who reported an attempted luring near Hamblen Elementary School on Tuesday made up the story. The child told school officials a man approached her near … 2
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‘Barefoot Bandit’ in court again
March 1, 2013 on Page A6 MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – “Barefoot Bandit” Colton Harris-Moore pleaded not guilty Thursday to a new burglary charge, but he declined to enter a plea Thursday to a plane-theft count for …
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Washington records
March 1, 2013 on Page A6 Spokane County Marriage licenses
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Mayor: Hold line on urban growth
March 1, 2013 on Page A6 Spokane Mayor David Condon and three City Council members oppose expansion of the county’s urban growth area, saying it would add an unnecessary financial burden to taxpayers. In a letter … 6
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Idaho records
March 1, 2013 on Page A7 For 03-01-2013
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Nine arrested in Spokane raids in connection with alleged West Coast drug ring
February 28, 2013 Drug raids led to the arrests of nine people in Spokane this morning as part of a larger investigation across the West Coast. 98
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Police: Attempted luring case at Hamblen a hoax
February 28, 2013 Spokane police say the girl who reported an attempted luring near Hamblen Elementary School on Tuesday made up the story. 14
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Wall damaged in mysterious shooting in North Spokane
February 28, 2013 A woman was sitting in her living room Saturday night when the sound of breaking glass brought her into her bedroom. Sandy Smith said she saw a bullet hole in … 10
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Gonzaga/BYU game will be screened at the Bing
February 28, 2013 Zag fans can watch the Gonzaga University/Brigham Young University basketball game tonight on a really big screen. 3
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Helicopter used to arrest fleeing DUI driver
February 28, 2013 The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office used its Air 1 helicopter to catch a man who deputies said was intoxicated and fled after he fell asleep at an intersection with his … 26
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Supermajority for taxes in Legislature unconstitutional
February 28, 2013 OLYMPIA — Requiring the Legislature to approve tax increases by a super-majority violates the state Constitution if it’s done by an initiative, Washington’s highest court said this morning. 79
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Possible connection in 2 Spokane child lurings
February 28, 2013 SPOKANE — Spokane police detectives say they’re looking into a possible connection between two child-luring attempts that occurred near the same elementary school. 3
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Judge Imbrogno accused of being too tough
February 28, 2013 on Page A1 After being called out last summer by Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich for freeing the suspected heroin trafficker who later shot two deputies, the same federal judge is now under fire for … 20
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Young chefs have an appetite to learn
February 28, 2013 on Page A1 Drake Johnson takes Cheney Middle School’s after-school ethnic cooking class because the 14-year-old likes to eat. Alicia Fowler, 12, has a practical reason: “I’m depending on being a chef when …
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Doug Clark: Laughs Larry Craig gave us worth our dimes
February 28, 2013 on Page A5 Listen up, fellow patriots. Larry Craig is back on the hot seat again, and we might have to bail him out to the tune of $216,000. 9
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Spokane County commissioners to run jails
February 28, 2013 on Page A5 On June 1 the Spokane County Commission will take control of the Spokane County Jail and Geiger Corrections Center as part of a plan to reform local criminal justice. The … 5
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GOP set to block higher gasoline tax
February 28, 2013 on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Legislative Republicans say they will block any proposed gas tax increase or other new fees on vehicles until the state makes major reforms in the way it builds … 66
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Photo: Kiddie-cross
February 28, 2013 on Page A5 Puddle jumper: Miles McQuesten, 3, spent part of Wednesday morning riding and splashing with his father, Rick, along a dirt road at 17th Avenue and McClellan Street in Spokane. The …
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Jim Kershner’s this day in history
February 28, 2013 on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago The mother of a young Spokane nurse loudly defended the honor of her daughter, who had been “dragged into the shooting affray between rival …
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Marine dishonorably discharged, sentenced in fatal shooting
February 28, 2013 on Page A6 A U.S. Marine who accidentally shot a woman in the head at a party while he was in Spokane on leave has been dishonorably discharged and will spend more than … 5
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Photo: Bridal expo will be center stage
February 28, 2013 on Page A6 Setting up: Ferrin Olsen, left, and Preston Kramer of Design Events carry in portions of the stage in preparation for the Inland Northwest Bridal Expo at Hagadone Event Center in …
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Idaho records
February 28, 2013 on Page A6 For 02-28-2013
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Woman charged with stealing $10,000 from neighbor
February 28, 2013 on Page A6 A Spokane Valley woman has been charged with forcing a 91-year-old neighbor to give her power of attorney, and then stealing $10,000 from the elderly woman’s bank account. Jody Scotece, … 1
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Spokane County urban growth hearing packed
February 28, 2013 on Page A6 A state growth management official on Wednesday warned that a county proposal to expand the urban growth area would put taxpayers at risk for the cost of extending public services. … 2
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In brief: Stolen water district truck, tools sought
February 28, 2013 on Page A6 Police are looking for a Spokane County Water District truck stolen from its lot on Valentine’s Day. The truck was stolen from a fenced parking lot at 1225 N. Yardley …
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Washington records
February 28, 2013 on Page A6 Spokane County Marriage licenses
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Police looking for stolen Spokane County Water District truck
February 27, 2013 Police are looking for a Spokane County Water District truck stolen from its lot on Valentine’s Day. 10
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Woman allegedly preyed on elderly neighbor’s fear of nursing home to steal $10,000
February 27, 2013 A Spokane Valley woman has been charged with forcing a 91-year-old neighbor to give her power of attorney and then stealing $10,000 from the elderly woman’s bank account. 23
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Groups file legal challenge to Washington charter schools initiative
February 27, 2013 SEATTLE — A coalition of educators and community groups on Wednesday filed a legal challenge with the state attorney general, questioning the constitutionality of Washington’s new charter schools law. 20
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Labrador blasts Obama on budget; softens on immigration
February 27, 2013 U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador blasted President Barack Obama on Wednesday for lack of leadership in the sequestration spat, while hinting his willingness to accept some Democratic positions in potential immigration … 15
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