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‘Nice girls don’t join the military’: New Fairchild commander proves her mettle – and critics wrong
Lt. Col. Cindy Dawson is the new commander of the reactivated 97th Air Refueling Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, the largest wing of KC-135 Stratotankers in the world.
100 years ago in Spokane: Boys accused of “forcibly hugging and kissing” telephone operators given lecture by judge
Three boys were on trial in police court for “forcibly hugging and kissing” two young telephone operators.
Markle’s example: New parents, it’s OK to not be OK
Duchess Meghan Markle opened up about her struggles of pregnancy and being a new mother. Spokane specialists and new mothers spoke about their experience.
Man breaks doors, enters home, flees armed homeowners in Medical Lake, sheriff’s office says
Spokane County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 27-year-old man Thursday after several Medical Lake residents reported he entered, tried to enter or damaged their property.
Gregory McCrea, serial child rapist with militia ties, released after two decades in federal prison
A child rapist who claimed 1,000 victims and had suspected ties to domestic terrorists Timothy McVeigh and Chevie Kehoe, has been released from federal prison with plans to move home to Spokane.
Man convicted of killing Montana senator’s nephew sentenced to life without parole
The man convicted of killing a father in front of his 8-year-old daughter was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday.
Former Lewis and Clark student charged in school shooting threats to plead guilty
Neither prosecutors nor the defense team for 19-year-old Ryan B. Lee would comment Friday on the terms of a plea deal.
Former Knight’s Diner undergoing renovations
The former Knight’s Diner, now under new ownership, is undergoing renovations to upgrade its kitchen and add a food prep area.
Natural Grocers to fill former Hastings location on South Hill
The health food chain that sells organic food and produce will take the space formerly occupied by the Hastings Entertainment store, 2512 E. 29th Ave., near the intersection of 29th Avenue and Southeast Boulevard.
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital completes $1 million pediatric unit remodel
Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital recently completed a significant remodel of its third-floor general pediatrics unit to ensure quicker response to patient needs. The $1 million project, which began early last year, includes upgrades to common family areas, a new nursing station and call system for each room, and portable blood pressure machines.
Spokane Housing Authority renovating building on Nora Avenue
The Spokane Housing Authority is embarking on a $1.2 million renovation of a building it purchased last year on Nora Avenue, according to permits issued by the city.
Thousands of genealogy books being phased out at downtown Spokane library ahead of renovations
Members of the Eastern Washington Genealogical Society, who’ve been meeting in the downtown library since it opened in 1994, said they were surprised when asked to reduce their collection of materials by thousands of volumes. The library is seeking a more streamlined, Spokane-focused offering of genealogy and history resources when the remodeled library opens in 2022.
Catholic Charities adds security team with arrest authority to enhance safety around properties
Catholic Charities announced this week it has hired a four-person security team trained by Spokane police to increase safety around its properties.
100 years ago in Walla Walla: ‘Model prisoner’ kills vicious inmate
When McLennan continued to provoke him in the prison yard, Stevens turned on him with a pair of scissors and severed McLennan’s jugular vein. McLennan died “in agony two hours later.”
Small hazmat leak closes weigh station at westbound I-90 near Idaho border
A small hazardous materials leak closed the Washington State Patrol port of entry at westbound I-90 near the Washington-Idaho border Thursday evening.
Riots darken Catalan separatist dream of peaceful secession
The separatist movement in northeastern Spain has been rocked by violent outbursts from its most radical elements after the sentencing of several leaders to lengthy prison sentences.
Fire destroys Spokane Valley apartment unit, damages another
A fire destroyed a Cedar Chateau Estates apartment unit and damaged another Thursday afternoon. The residents of the damaged Spokane Valley apartment units were evacuated and investigators were working to determine the cause of the fire.
Spokane County Fire District 10 commissioner candidates have signficant experience
The race for Spokane County Fire District 10 commissioner comes down to financial versus emergency management experience. After the first primary election for a District 10 commissioner in more than a decade, voters whittled down their choices to Gordon Hester, a volunteer district 10 captain, who has been a commercial real estate broker for about 30 years, and Kevin Haughton, a Spokane city fire lieutenant, who has worked with Northwest Incident Management teams for about 13 years.
Candidates for Spokane County Fire District 5 Commission have long ties to community
Spokane County Fire District 5 Commissioner Isla Durheim and challenger Ed Marston rode the same school bus together as children.
Front Porch: Saying goodbye to beloved pets
Anyone who has loved and lost a dog will understand …