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Navy apologies to Okanogan County School District for skydrawing phallus

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 13, 2017

The U.S. Navy issued an letter to the Okanogan School District Tuesday, apologizing for the actions of two pilots who drew a giant phallus in the sky last month.

News > Spokane

Dozens gather for menorah lighting in Riverfront Park

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 12, 2017

Dozens of candle-holding patrons gathered Tuesday at Riverfront Park for the lighting of a giant menorah, signaling the beginning of Hanukkah.

News > Spokane

Riverfront Park’s ice ribbon debut draws scores of skaters

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 9, 2017

As hundreds of patrons glided under the soft glow of multicolored lights, twinkling across the ice at the base of a 60-foot Christmas tree, Riley Witt couldn’t resist a comparison. “It’s beginning to be the Rockefeller corner of Spokane,” said Witt, the architect of the wandering, 645-foot ice skating ribbon, which opened at Riverfront Park on Friday night.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Clark Fork man shot and killed in his home after interrupting a burglary

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 7, 2017

A 73-year-old Clark Fork man was shot and killed in his home this week after interrupting a burglary, according to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Remains of woman missing since 2004 found near Coeur d’Alene

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 7, 2017

Remains found in a wooded area near Coeur d’Alene have been identified as 34-year-old Christine Lott,

News > Education

EWU Associate AD accused of second-degree theft

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 6, 2017

Eastern Washington University Associate Athletic Director Don Ross stands accused of stealing over $4,000 from a pair of fundraisers in 2014, according to court documents.

News > Crime/Public Safety

USC football player won’t face charges for shoving Washington State fan

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 6, 2017

Charges won’t be brought against a USC football player filmed shoving a Washington State fan who rushed onto the field after the Cougars’ Sept. 29 win in Pullman.

News > Spokane

Spokane Police officer’s use of force justified in September shooting

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 5, 2017

Spokane police Officer Tucker Seitz was justified in shooting Antonio Davis in September, according to the Spokane County prosecutor’s office. Davis, 25, was shot in the arm after police say he charged toward Seitz with his hand in his waistband area. Davis was treated at a local hospital before being booked into jail on suspicion of unlawful possession of a firearm and attempting to elude police.

News > Spokane

Police identify officers who shot and killed suspect in Hillyard shootout

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 5, 2017

Officers David Stone and Brent Armstrong shot 59-year-old Jim Danforth after the man opened fire on the two officers in their patrol car,

News > Spokane

For the first time in a decade, Riverfront Park tree lighting ceremony fills night with light and sound

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 3, 2017

The revival of the Spokane Grand Tree Lighting celebration went off without a hitch.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Stevens County deputy faces DUI charge after blowing through scene of fatal accident in Montana

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 2, 2017

A Stevens County Sheriff’s deputy has been charged with aggravated DUI and felony criminal endangerment in Montana, according to Flathead County court documents.

News > Washington

Administrative punishment meted out for pilots who drew giant phallus over Okanogan

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 1, 2017

Two U.S. Navy aviators responsible for skydrawing a phallic symbol over Okanogan County on Nov. 16 have received administrative punishment, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

News > Spokane

Spokane police officer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 1, 2017

A Spokane police officer was arrested Thursday on suspicion of domestic violence.

News > Military

Crew decks out veteran’s home for the holidays

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 30, 2017

Purple Heart recipient Donald Sohler wasn’t sure why a dozen red sweatshirt-clad men were in front of his Coeur d’Alene home Thursday.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Suspect identified in Hillyard police shooting

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 29, 2017

A man killed in a gunfight with Spokane Police on Tuesday night in Hillyard was 59-year-old James C. Danforth, as identified by a police dispatch recording and Danforth’s neighbor.

News > Spokane

Internet dating rape case includes accusations of death threats and beating

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 29, 2017

Judge sets six-figure bond for former tennis standout accused of rape and beating.

News > Spokane

Man shot, killed after opening fire on Spokane police in Hillyard

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 29, 2017

Spokane police officers shot and killed a man during a Tuesday night gunfight in Hillyard.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Series of thefts leaves Kingston fly shop owners reeling

Sun., Nov. 26, 2017

When Dustin Stetson opened The River Fly Shop on the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River in 2015, the 34-year-old guide realized a childhood dream. A mile north of the Kingston exit off Interstate 90, Stetson, along with his girlfriend and business partner Katie Hoyt, got busy selling flies, rods and miscellaneous gear to local anglers.

News > Spokane

ATM, bottles of liquor stolen from Spokane Valley VFW before Thanksgiving feast

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 24, 2017

The Spokane Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post was burglarized Thursday morning, the burglar taking the post’s ATM and a dozen bottles of liquour.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Boyfriend arrested, charged with murder after woman found dead in Newman Lake home

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 24, 2017

A woman was found dead in a Newman Lake home Friday morning and her boyfriend has been arrested, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.

News > Spokane

Victims in Lewiston double homicide identified as suspect’s ex-wife and daughter

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 22, 2017

Richard Carlin is the primary suspect linked to the killing of his daugther and ex-wife on Tuesday morning, according to Lewiston Police.

News > Spokane

Spokane pot shop employee shot during armed robbery

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 22, 2017

A Starbuds Cannabis employee was shot during an armed robbery Tuesday night, Spokane Police confirmed. The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

News > Spokane

Missing man found dead in North Idaho

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 21, 2017

A missing 73-year-old man was found dead Tuesday night off Highway 3 near the Kootenai and Benewah County border, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office. Robert R. Westbrook, who was reported missing Thursday afternoon, apparently drove off the roadway and crashed his vehicle 50 feet down an embankment.

News > Spokane

Rathdrum man pleads guilty to manslaughter after punch turns lethal

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 21, 2017

Tyler M. Finlay pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday for the June 18 death of Jeff Marfice, a 29-year-old man who died after being punched in the face by Finlay in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

News > Spokane

Omak murder suspect claims victim was a demon

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 21, 2017

Jared Fudge admitted to killing an 82-year-old man with a machete and a sledge hammer, according to police, claiming he believed the victim was a demon.

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