The aunt of a boy rescued from a burning Spokane home early today told a 911 dispatcher the boy was trapped in the house and she feared for his life. "The house is on fire and there's a baby in it," the woman exclaimed in…
A 22-year-old Worley, Idaho, man with a history of drunken driving remains in the Spokane County Jail today after a wild ride that involved at least two accidents in southeast Spokane County. Toma N. Moses was arrested Wednesday night near 17th Avenue and Freya Street…
Police aren't investigating an allegation he stabbed someone in Spokane Valley on Memorial Day, but a traffic stop involving Matthias Piggot led to the suspect being jailed on a drug charge two nights ago. Piggot, 28, posted bond after appearing in Superior Court Thursday on…
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — The husband of a Yakima teacher and Eastern Washington University graduate accused of having sex with one of her students testified in her defense in Yakima County Superior Court. The Yakima Herald-Republic reports Kevin Taylor said Thursday he's sure Michele Taylor…
The Inland Northwest's fugitive apprehension organization is offering a reward for a woman celebrating her 26th birthday today - nearly a month after she missed a drug court hearing. A news release called it "a reward offered to enhance a birthday bash." "Crime Stoppers wants…
DRAPER, Utah (AP) — A Utah killer set to be executed by firing squad next week said Thursday he is remorseful and wants a state parole board to spare his life so he can help troubled kids avoid the kind of problems that landed him…
A two-day gang sweep in Grant County that authorities said arrested violent criminals targeted mostly illegal immigrants and felons wanted for probation violations. Law enforcement seized Ecstasy, methamphetamine and marijuana and suspected stolen property, including guns, and arrested 32 people, 11 of whom had previously…
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