Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• WA heroin use, deaths up, especially in youth

  June 13, 2013 in Health, Region SEATTLE — Heroin use and related deaths have increased significantly across Washington over the past decade, especially among people younger than 30, according to a new study released Wednesday. 15

• Married couple named in meth-ring indictment

  April 4, 2013 in City A married couple is suspected of conspiring in the same methamphetamine ring as a man arrested in Spokane Valley Tuesday, according to court records. 4

• Warehouse lessee accused of dealing meth, charged

  April 4, 2013 in City on Page A6 A federal indictment for drug trafficking charges has been filed against a man leasing a Spokane Valley property where a shooting took place on Tuesday morning. Ian M. Harris, 41, …

• Officials: Four arrested after Wash.-B.C. border scuffle

  April 3, 2013 in Region SUMAS, Wash. — Four people were in custody Wednesday after what officials described as a foiled drug smuggling run across Washington state’s border with Canada. 4

• Greenacres marijuana grow raided by U.S. Marshals; man arrested

  March 16, 2013 in City on Page B2 Federal investigators seized about 90 marijuana plants in Greenacres on Wednesday after detectives found a Craigslist posting advertising “extra top quality” marijuana. DEA agents believe Paul E. Ellis continued to … 15

• Police and SWAT execute drug search warrants

  March 1, 2013 in City Police and SWAT teams arrested at least one person in drug-related search warrants this morning. 14

• Nine arrested in Spokane raids in connection with alleged West Coast drug ring

  February 28, 2013 in City, Idaho Drug raids led to the arrests of nine people in Spokane this morning as part of a larger investigation across the West Coast. 98

• Deaths linked to prescription drugs plunge in Spokane County

  January 24, 2013 in City, Health on Page A1 The number of prescription drug overdose deaths in Spokane County has plummeted over the past three years. The number of such deaths in the county has dropped 40 percent, comparing … 11

• ‘Problem house’ raid nets three arrests

  January 17, 2013 in City Spokane police arrested several people after executing a drug-related search warrant about 6 a.m. today. 1

• Three arrested following North Spokane drug bust

  January 17, 2013 in City Spokane police arrested several people after executing a drug-related search warrant about 6 a.m. today. 9

• Woman accused of North Spokane purse robbery

  January 15, 2013 in City A woman faces several charges for allegedly robbing another woman of her purse and selling its contents to buy drugs. 9

• Two arrested in Valley after ramming a patrol car

  January 2, 2013 in City Two men led Spokane Valley deputies on a pursuit early this morning before ramming a patrol car. 10

• Police say 1 officer killed, 1 hurt in Tenn.

  December 14, 2012 in Nation/World MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police say one officer was fatally shot and another wounded early today. Police Chief Toney Armstrong said officers went to a home in east Memphis to … 1

• Rollover crash lands six teens in hospital

  November 10, 2012 A crash involving marijuana and excessive speed Friday night landed six teenagers in local hospitals, one in critical condition. 7

• Burglar nabbed with meth in his pants, authorities say

  October 25, 2012 in City Spokane Valley Sheriff’s deputies say they found methamphetamine in a man’s groin area after he was caught burglarizing a tire store. Deputies responded to the Les Schwab Tires at 15911 … 6

• Bust nets three arrests, half-pound of heroin

  October 12, 2012 in City A lengthy drug investigation conducted by the Spokane Police Department resulted in several arrests and the seizure of heroin today. 5

• Education Notebook: Hutton principal honored for leadership

  October 11, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Hutton Elementary Principal Chuck Demarest was recognized for his positive attitude, genuine thoughtfulness of his staff and students and forward thinking when he was recently named the Dick Stannard Distinguished …

• Man arrested downtown with gun after shots fired

  August 24, 2012 in City Spokane police arrested two men on gun and drug charges after they heard gunshots downtown late Wednesday. 7

• Edwards arrestee appeals sentence

  August 3, 2012 in City on Page A5 A Spokane methamphetamine dealer ordered to spend 15 years in federal prison is trying to get his sentence overturned, in part because it was investigated by a now-fired Spokane police … 6

• Two longtime felons suspected of prowling

  July 5, 2012 in City on Page A8 A 51-time felon who was told by a judge 10 years ago that “the system’s had enough of you” is back in jail in connection with property crimes police suspect … 9

• WSU combats rise in drug, sex abuse

  June 19, 2012 in Region PULLMAN — Washington State University will do more this fall to ensure that incoming freshmen are better prepared to make healthy choices when it comes to drugs, alcohol and sex.

• Man unsure why SPD shot

  June 19, 2012 in City on Page A5 Jesse Hugh Johnson thought no one else was around when, armed with a BB gun, he confronted a suspected thief early Sunday. The 24-year-old Spokane man realized a neighbor must … 21

• Man shot by police claims he was confronting thief

  June 18, 2012 in City, News Jesse Hugh Johnson says he thought no one else was around when, armed with a BB gun, he confronted a suspected thief early Sunday. The 24-year-old Spokane man realized a … 27

• Suspect arrested in home robbery

  June 16, 2012 in City on Page B3 Spokane police on Friday arrested a suspect in a May 31 gunpoint home-invasion robbery. David F. Smith, 40, is believed to have robbed a home in the 1600 block of … 1

• Woman accused of stealing, using officer’s passport

  June 11, 2012 in City on Page A6 A Spokane woman is accused of stealing a federal Homeland Security officer’s passport and using it to pawn two stolen rifles. Investigators identified Amanda Wayne Macklin, 23, as a suspect …

• Grow house search ruled illegal

  June 9, 2012 in City on Page B1 A recent court ruling that deemed a drug raid illegal has raised questions about how law enforcement in Spokane County investigate marijuana growers. Sheriff’s detectives had reason to believe marijuana … 8

• Police probe possible connection in takeover robberies

  June 4, 2012 in City, News A takeover-style robbery that targeted customers and employees at a McDonald’s in south Spokane may be connected to a similar gunpoint attack at a nearby home five days later.

• Confiscated pot stinking up Oregon courthouse

  May 31, 2012 in Region COQUILLE, Ore. — The atmosphere at the Coos County Courthouse this spring is a bit heady. Blame it on the pot in the evidence lockers and too little ventilation. 10

• Two home-invasion robberies reported

  May 31, 2012 in City on Page A6 A man was shot in the leg late Tuesday in what Spokane police are investigating as a possible home-invasion robbery. The 11 p.m. shooting in the 900 block of East … 2

• Sunset Hill body ID’d; homicide likely cause

  May 16, 2012 in City on Page A5 A body found Sunday is that of a 20-year-old Spokane woman reported missing April 2. Police are investigating Kala Williams’ death as a homicide but declined to release further details … 1

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• Next page ›