Chad Sokol

Washington State University's winemaking program now has an outpost in Richland.

Spokane deputies are searching for a 71-year-old man with dementia who has gone missing.

An 88-year-old man remains missing four days after he left a relative's house in Colville, Washington.

First it was a pair of green fists modeled after the Incredible Hulk’s. Then, Jordan Wilkes found two sets of razor-like Wolverine claws. He settled on a round plastic shield fit for Captain America.

Spokane police have arrested a former Pasco police officer suspected of strangling a woman in 1986. Detectives brought Richard J. Aguirre, 51, to the Spokane County Jail, where he awaits formal murder charges in the killing of Ruby Doss.

To thank Spokane voters for approving renovations at Riverfront Park, the city will host a celebration there on Saturday, with free rides, live music, $1 hot dogs and a beer garden.

Spokane police have arrested Richard Aguirre, the former Pasco police officer who was a suspect in the 1986 strangling death of a Spokane woman.

With $1 million from the recent sale of two 1930s paintings, Washington State University's Museum of Art looks forward to building and maintaining its collection.

Spokane residents have mixed feelings about the city’s plan to curb noise and litter problems at a popular South Hill overlook that provides a panoramic view of the city. A small stretch of land beside Cliff Drive recently was closed off to vehicle parking when city workers moved several dozen large boulders to the side of the road. The overlook is a popular spot to meditate and hold picnics, watch fireworks on the Fourth of July, and take graduation and wedding pictures. It’s also a magnet for young people who play loud music and leave behind garbage, according to some who live nearby.

Spokane County detectives believe a fire department lieutenant, his wife and her adult son were shot to death, then whoever did it set fire to the family’s home to destroy evidence of the crime. The county Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victims as Spokane Fire Lt. Terry Canfield, 59; Lisa M. Canfield, 52; and John Robert Constable, 23.

Spokane and East Valley teachers left their classrooms for the day Wednesday, flooding the sidewalks along busy intersections with signs aimed at the state Legislature. They cheered when they heard friendly honks in return from passing motorists. There were only occasional shouts of opposition.