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AP Fact Check: Claims from the Democratic debate
A look at the veracity of claims by political figures.
Spokane’s response to homelessness dominates mayoral, city council president debate Tuesday night
Whether it was Nadine Woodward and Ben Stuckart for mayor, or Breean Beggs and Cindy Wendle for City Council president, candidates for public office laid out different plans for addressing Spokane’s population living on the streets at a Pints and Politics debate downtown Tuesday.
Key takeaways from Democratic presidential candidate debate
Key takeaways from Democratic presidential candidate debate
New big contributions smash record for outside spending on Spokane elections
The race for Spokane mayor has been infused with significant cash since the beginning of the month, as outside political committees ramped up their spending power with three weeks to go before Election Day.
EU: Brexit deal in sight but UK must still do more
EU officials are hoping a Brexit deal with Britain may be sketched out within hours, but negotiations have stretched into early Wednesday in the latest effort at producing an agreement in more than three years of false starts and sudden reversals
Free immunization clinic helps Spokane County kids get shots required to attend school
By late last week, more than 900 students in Spokane Public Schools lacked the necessary immunizations. The deadline was Monday, when 323 were turned away.
Last broadcast for KREM anchor Jane McCarthy
KREM 2 evening anchor Jane McCarthy delivered the news in Spokane for the last time Tuesday. McCarthy, who had anchored with KREM since January 2010, is moving to Seattle to be closer to family.
Catalan protesters, police clash for second straight night
Violent clashes have erupted for a second night in Barcelona between police and protesters angry about the conviction of a dozen Catalan separatist leaders
Church in north Spokane littered with flyers promoting neo-Nazi group, race war
“I’m really concerned about the safety of the people at my church,” the church’s pastor said.
Woman helps nursing-home residents see the world without leaving home
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Jim Halsey, 83, has traveled to Japan and South Korea, through Europe and Central America. One recent day, he squatted in a narrow, wooden boat and watched as an elephant trudged through a swamp in Botswana. Halsey, who was an intellectual-property lawyer before he retired, didn’t have to leave his wheelchair at Powhatan Nursing Home in Falls Church to make the trip. He and several other residents at the retirement facility strapped on virtual-reality goggles and journeyed to the country in southern Africa, as well as to Antarctica.
Friends remember man killed in Lime scooter hit-and-run
Almost a week after his death, friends of Tyler Chestnutt recalled his kind and caring personality and his major love of the Seahawks.
Murder, suicide caused death of elderly Chattaroy couple, medical examiner says
The son told police his father had dementia and had grown more paranoid after he stopped taking his medication earlier this summer.
AT&T, Northwest Broadcasting reach agreement to restore local Fox affiliate on DirecTV
AT&T and Northwest Broadcasting have reached a long-term agreement that ends a blackout of KAYU-TV Fox 28 on DirecTV.
Spokane police arrest man allegedly operating illegal wrecking yard in East Central
Officers found Jan A. Katzenbogan was in possession of a stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle, doors from a stolen pickup and miscellaneous parts from a stolen Subaru Forester at an address on the 700 block of North Altamont Street, according to a new release. Police also recovered five firearms, which were unlawful for Katzenbogan to own as a convicted felon.
Lindaman’s on the South Hill closing after more than 35 years
Owner Merrilee Lindaman said she’s closing the South Hill restaurant Oct. 31 to pursue other activities, such as creating a website that will contain some of the 600 recipes she’s developed over the years.
Beggs touts specifics, Wendle collaboration, in race for Spokane City Council president
Breean Beggs has detailed solutions for Spokane’s most pressing issues. But Cindy Wendle asks why, if he’s an effective leader, haven’t they already been implemented?
Presidential candidates seek money from key areas in Washington
President Donald Trump has received more campaign contributions from Washington and Spokane-area residents than any Democratic candidate still in the 2020 race.
Unions for Sacred Heart nurses and hospital workers schedule strike votes
After months of negotiations, nurses and hospital workers at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center will vote on whether to authorize a strike.
100 years ago today in Spokane: Trial lawyer says IWW helps downtrodden men
An attorney for 13 Wobblies on trial in Spokane spent most of the trial session quoting from Industrial Workers of the World (Wobbly) literature in an attempt to prove the group was not violent or subversive.
30-year incumbent faces challenge in race for Spokane Valley Fire Commission
A retired Spokane Valley railroad conductor is challenging a 30-year incumbent for his seat on the Spokane Valley Fire Board of Commissioners.