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Air quality ‘unhealthy’ in Spokane, North Idaho, Northeastern Washington

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 13, 2018

Wildfire smoke that has blanketed Northeastern Washington and North Idaho, creating unhealthy breathing conditions, is expected to linger through much of the week, experts said.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Lincoln County fire sparked by sun rays shining through broken glass (and other unusual fire starts)

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 10, 2018

A field fire that burned roughly 80 acres near Reardan, Washington last week was apparently caused by shards of broken glass.

News >  Spokane

Spokane ties 120-year temperature record, but libraries, splash pads offer some relief

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 10, 2018

Spokane tied a 120-year record Thursday, as temperatures briefly pushed the mercury to 103 degrees.

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News >  WA Government

It’s unclear which Democrat will face Joel Kretz for Northeast Washington House seat

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 7, 2018

Whatever blue wave was seen in other parts of the state, it doesn’t look ready to wipe out long-time Republican state Rep. Joel Kretz, who easily topped three challengers in the primary in the race for a 7th Legislative District house seat. Kretz racked up 63 percent of the vote, while the next two closest candidates, Democrats Mike Bell and Crystal Oliver, drew 16.9 and 15.6 percent of the vote respectively, making the second-place finisher too close to call Tuesday night.

News >  WA Government

Dave Wilson, Jenny Graham advance in 6th District House race

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 7, 2018

Democrat Dave Wilson won 6th District primary with 42.7 percent of the votes, while Republican Jenny Graham came in second with 30.5 percent.

News >  Spokane

Historically, when it’s this hot, Spokane takes notice

Tue., Aug. 7, 2018

Temperatures in Spokane may reach a record high Thursday, with high near 100 for most of the week.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Crews continue to fight fire near Davenport

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 6, 2018

The Angel Springs fire near Davenport is 15 percent contained, with crews from local, state and federal agencies working to contain it.

News >  Military

55 years after war’s end, WWII flying ace returns flag to family of fallen Japanese soldier

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 6, 2018

In 2000, WWII flying ace Ralph Wandrey reached out to researcher Henry Sakaida. He was in possession, he told Sakaida, of a flag he had taken from Japanese barracks while serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during the war.

News >  Military

Action over Papua New Guinea: At 96, WWII flying ace recalls time in the air

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 15, 2018

Ralph Wandrey joined the U.S. Army Air Corps at 20, about a month before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. At the time of his enlistment he was told he would start in six months. Three weeks later, he was summoned for basic training.

News >  Spokane

Anime lovers gather for Spokane’s 10th annual KuroNekoCon

UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 5, 2018

Now the region’s largest anime convention, KuroNekoCon started out small 10 years ago with roughly 300 people. Last year it had grown to 3,000, and though a count for the 2018 installment wasn’t immediately available Sunday, attendance at the anniversary event was certainly strong.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Police officer rescues young boy in north Spokane

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 3, 2018

A 5-year-old boy was rescued by a Spokane officer last month after choking during a seizure.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Recycling center employees file lawsuit over 2015 chlorine gas leak

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 3, 2018

Three more workers have filed a lawsuit over an August 2015 chlorine gas leak that left several injured and one dead.

News >  Spokane

Oh, deer: How a deer carcass occupied one Hillyard woman’s day

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 2, 2018

The carcass of a deer killed by a police officer drew some concerns from Hillyard residents as it lay uncollected along the side of Fredrick Avenue for most of Thursday.

News >  Spokane

National Guard, Black Hawk helicopters assist fire crews in Eastern Washington

Thu., Aug. 2, 2018

National Guard employs two Black Hawks to help fight wildfires in Eastern Washington.

News >  Spokane

Three-vehicle collision kills one, injures two others on I-90

UPDATED: Tue., July 31, 2018

A Ritzville resident was killed and two people injured in a crash Monday night on Interstate 90 a few miles east of the border separating Lincoln and Spokane counties.

News >  Local government

6th District candidates make final push leading up to primaries

Sat., July 28, 2018

As primary election night approaches, Spokane County 6th District House candidate Dave Wilson has raised several thousand dollars more than his opponents. None of the candidates, Wilson included, thinks that guarantees a victory.

News >  Education

A Spokane teen’s love for theater has him headed toward a bigger stage

UPDATED: Thu., July 26, 2018

At age 17, Brady Magruder has been a university professor, a high school basketball star, a con man and the president of Argentina. Magruder, an incoming senior at University High School, has acted in more than a dozen plays at his school and in the community since the eighth grade. Now, he’s hoping to take his act to a professional level.

News >  Idaho

Patients waiting for shots with new shingles vaccine in short supply

UPDATED: Mon., July 23, 2018

Local pharmacists institute wait lists for shingles vaccine as manufacturer struggles to meet demand.

News >  Local government

Three candidates challenge Joel Kretz for Northeast Washington House seat

Thu., July 19, 2018

Two Democrats and one Independent are challenging 7th District Rep. Joel Kretz for his seat in the state House of Representatives. The Republican incumbent has gone largely unchallenged for more than a decade.

News >  Weather

Air conditions in Spokane remain moderate, but could change with renewed fire activity

UPDATED: Wed., July 18, 2018

As hot, dry temperatures continued throughout the day Wednesday, air quality forecasts remained in the moderate health quality range.

News >  Spokane

Deaconess family room lets parents stay near hospitalized infants, children

UPDATED: Tue., July 17, 2018

MultiCare Deaconess and the Ronald McDonald House partnered to provide a new family room near the hospital’s neonatal ICU for parents and family. Amenities include shower facilities, a kitchen and four overnight rooms.

News >  Spokane

Swimmers flock to city pools to beat the heat with free-pass program

Tue., July 17, 2018

All six Spokane city pools have increased patronage this year thanks to the city’s free SplashPass program and rising temperatures.

News >  Education

Gonzaga University alum to open tuition-free boarding school for troubled kids

UPDATED: Mon., July 16, 2018

Years after he himself was a homeless teenager, Jabez LeBret has begun work to open a free boarding school in San Diego for young people experiencing the same issues he did – young people who are capable, but “disengaged and underserved” by current programs for at-risk youth, he said.

News >  Spokane

Olympians, national champions compete at Taekwondo Championships in Spokane

Fri., July 13, 2018

Nearly 1,000 athletes from over 40 countries are competing at the 2018 Pan Am Taekwondo Championships in Spokane.

News >  Spokane

Getting to be a kid and reclaiming childhood fun at Camp Goodtimes

UPDATED: Tue., July 10, 2018

Children and families affected by childhood cancer make memories at a free summer camp near Spokane.