The Democratic challenger for Spokane County prosecutor on Monday called for the Washington State Patrol to take over the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Spokane Valley pastor. Spokane lawyer Frank Malone said he had not contacted the WSP, but noted they were already…
A North Idaho man set to go to trial this week instead pleaded guilty to charges that carry up to 15 years in prison. Keith Allan Brown, 49, (right) entered Alford pleas last Wednesday in Bonner County District Court to voluntary manslaughter and accessory to…
Spokane County Deputy Prosecutor Mark Cipolla expects to wrap up his case against Timothy "Stoney Boy" Lucious today after testimony from four or five witnesses, including a man authorities apparently didn't know was connected to the July 2009 shooting until a few months ago. Antonio…
Deputy Brian Hirzel, already under investigation for fatally shooting a Spokane Valley pastor, now is the subject of a new probe. Hirzel failed to disclose, as required under sheriff’s department rules, that he and his wife are co-owners of a business that sells sex toys…
Burglars stole nearly $1,000 in merchandise from the Salvation Army thrift store in Spokane over the weekend. The intruders apparently entered the store at 2020 N. Division Street when it was open and were able to stay inside after it closed Saturday at 5 p.m.,…
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