Sara Leaming

Sara Leaming is a reporter for The Spokesman-Review in the Local news department. She reports on breaking news at night, and general assignments.

Contact Sara

Email: sarale@spokesman.com
Phone: 509-459-5533
Fax: 509-459-5482

Recent stories by Sara

Past and present

July 24, 2010 in City on Page A1 More than 150 years ago the Native American tribes of the area were robbed of their horses – a symbol of power and necessary for survival – by soldiers of …
Idaho accident kills California biker

July 23, 2010 in Idaho on Page A5 A 67-year-old California man was killed Thursday morning when his motorcycle flipped on an Idaho highway and landed on top of him.
Motorcyclist dies after crash at racetrack

July 21, 2010 in City on Page A5 A 27-year-old Seattle man was killed Sunday after his motorcycle crashed during an event at Spokane County Raceway, officials confirmed Tuesday. The Spokane Medical Examiner identified the man as Khalil … 2
Hot cars put pets’ lives at risk

July 18, 2010 in City on Page B1 Even with the windows cracked, the temperature of the leather seat inside the Mercedes-Benz parked in the Value Village parking lot on East Sprague on Saturday afternoon climbed to more … 5
Baker memorial services scheduled

July 17, 2010 in City on Page B1 Memorial services for Vernon Baker, a celebrated World War II veteran, will be held July 31 in his adopted hometown of St. Maries. Baker, 90, died Tuesday after a long …
Family, friends honor Spokane Valley Marine killed in Afghanistan

July 9, 2010 in City on Page A1 Joshua R. Dumaw was remembered Thursday as a man of courage, loyalty, and leadership; a man of adventure who had an endless smile for any soul who crossed his path. …
Deputies will patrol waterways

July 4, 2010 in City on Page B1 The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Enforcement Unit will be stationed on area waterways through Monday looking for boating and illegal fireworks violations. Special emphasis will be given to Newman …
A meal with a side of good company

June 30, 2010 in City on Page A1 Serving free hot dogs and hamburgers in the parking lot of a north-central Spokane church isn’t a paying gig. It’s the smiles that bring Julie Gardner out in a green …
Balancing act

June 27, 2010 in City on Page A1 Michael Felver and his Bomb Squad don’t care if they win any Hoopfest games this weekend. “We’re just here to have fun,” the 23-year-old said.
Valley Marine dies in Afghan IED blast

June 25, 2010 in City on Page A1 A 23-year-old Marine from Spokane Valley was killed this week while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan. Cpl. Joshua R. Dumaw, assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary … 4
Dad hopes today will be last Father’s Day alone

June 20, 2010 in City on Page A1 On the wall just inside the doorway of Bill Connington’s northeast Spokane home is an old photo of his boys, taken when the children were 4 and 5 years old. …
Fairfield unabashed for Flag Day

June 13, 2010 in City on Page B1 Fairfield is a place where Americana is the bread and butter. In this sleepy farming community, Main Street is still just that – the major strip through town where the …
‘Margie May’ Ott dies at 89

June 11, 2010 in City on Page A8 Margaret Ott, a Spokane music icon and internationally known pianist and teacher, died Tuesday at the age of 89. Known to most as “Margie May,” Ott was a steadfast supporter …
Have glamour, will travel

June 6, 2010 in City on Page B1 The sign on the front of one vintage travel trailer camped out at Riverside State Park on Saturday read: “I am fairly certain that given a cape and a nice …
Man held in robbery at downtown Spokane hotel

June 6, 2010 in City on Page B1 A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly beating and robbing a woman in her downtown hotel room. The victim called police from the 7-Eleven store at 177 S. …
A sunny disposition

June 5, 2010 in City on Page A1 As a traveling artist, Spokane painter Melissa Cole is used to a little inclement weather. “I was in Issaquah at a show once and practically had a river running through …
Student pilot dies when copter goes down in yard

June 3, 2010 in City on Page A1 A student helicopter pilot is dead after the craft he was piloting crashed Wednesday in a residential neighborhood just east of Felts Field. The small helicopter owned by the Inland … 2
Engaged with history

May 30, 2010 in City on Page B1 According to historical accounts, the Battle of Chickamauga spelled one of the most significant Union defeats in the American Civil War. Fought in northwestern Georgia in September 1863, the casualty … 3
Scouts roll with rain

May 23, 2010 in City on Page B1 Dakota Smith had no idea welding had anything to do with the Boy Scouts. “I thought it was all outdoors and stuff,” the 10-year-old from Spokane said.
Bike ride emphasizes safety and sharing roadways

May 20, 2010 in City on Page A5 Ted Chauvin wasn’t able to bike to work this week. In fact, he isn’t able to ride at all. The cyclist was on a training ride April 15 in preparation … 7