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Surprise October snow in Spokane knocks out power, blocks streets, closes schools
A record snowstorm early Wednesday snapped trees across Spokane, blocking streets and cutting power to thousands of homes.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. will shut off power in the largest preventive outage in state history to try to avert wildfires caused by faulty lines
California faces historic power outage due to fire danger
Trump’s plan for Syria withdrawal weakens GOP unity
After years of limiting public fights with President Donald Trump, congressional Republicans broke ranks over the president’s plans to withdraw U.S. forces from northern Syria
Spokane City Council agrees to pursue legal action against manufacturers of opioid painkillers
Lawmakers asked the city’s legal team last year to explore litigation against the makers of OxyContin and other prescription painkillers, cited as the major source of the country’s opioid crisis. The contract with a Seattle law firm to pursue legal action follows a request by the City Council for city attorneys to take another look at joining in the wake of one of the manufacturers announcing a multibillion dollar settlement.
Officials searching for cougar that killed 3 alpacas, miniature horse, deer in North Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are looking for a large cougar that was sighted northeast of Sandpoint and killed multiple livestock in the area.
Constitutional collision: WH vows no cooperation in probe
If there was any doubt: White House tells Congress there will be no cooperation in impeachment probe
Verdict is in: Spokane judges enjoy Barbie likeness
Spokane County Superior Court Judge Annette Plese plans on purchasing a Judge Barbie for her office – but don’t expect her to start sporting the heels like the doll wears. Mattel revealed Tuesday the “Barbie Judge Doll,” its 2019 Barbie Career of the Year doll, and female judges in Spokane have been sharing articles about the doll on one another’s social media accounts.
Greater Spokane Incorporated launches website to connect businesses with the region
Greater Spokane Incorporated has launched a new economic development website to showcase the region’s ability to support business and workforce growth.
Habit Burger withdraws building permits for north Spokane restaurant
The company has withdrawn building permits for a restaurant at 6710 N. Division St. filed with the city of Spokane. The
AgForesty names Matt Kloes as executive director
Matt Kloes has served as interim president of the organization for the past six months. Previously, he was program director of the organization for four years.
Man dies after crashing into Liberty Lake roundabout
Police believe speed and alcohol were the cause of the accident, and the driver was not wearing his seat belt.
Conservation district announces Farm & Food Expo lineup
Attendees will be able to choose from 35 classes at Spokane Community College over the two-day event designed for small-acreage farmers, garden enthusiasts and foodies, according to conservation district news release.
100 years ago today in Spokane: Extradition begins for three siblings accused in McNutt killing
Extradition proceedings began for the three McDonald siblings — Fay McDonald Wilkinson, Jewell Marie McDonald and Ted McDonald. They were soon to be transported from Los Angeles to Spokane on charges of being complicit in the murder of William H. McNutt.
Study by WSU researchers shows no significant link between marijuana legalization and crime rates
Looking at data from 1999 to 2016 reported to the FBI, a team of researchers that includes criminologists at Washington State University found no clear changes to crime rates in Washington and Colorado after those two states decriminalized marijuana in 2012 and opened legal stores two years later. The authors caution that the data has some limitations, but it is the first study of its kind to look at data and try to draw comparisons that lawmakers and public safety officials have been arguing about for years.
Settlement erases $50 million in medical debt for thousands of former patients at Deaconess, Valley hospitals
Tennessee-based Community Health Systems will forgive up to $50 million in debt for people who received treatment at the Spokane-area hospitals between Nov. 1, 2008, and June 30, 2017, when the company owned the facilities. The settlement comes more than two years after the Empire Health Foundation sued CHS, alleging the company failed to provide levels of charity care – free or discounted treatment for low-income patients – that it had promised when buying the hospitals.
Like Ellen Degeneres befriending George W. Bush, political opposites in Spokane find common ground
At a divisive moment, it’s still possible to shake each other’s hand.
Spokane father pleads guilty to abusing and killing infant son
Three-week-old Emmett Sherman
Spokane is worth $293 billion; what if a sliver went to charitable giving?
Community foundation says if region gave 5% of upcoming wealth transfer to local organizations, the result would be $120 million in new charitable giving dollars every year.
Shawn Vestal: Students will turn out to see astronaut and Spokane native Anne McClain this week – but some schools are staying away
Gonzaga Prep invited students from several local schools to attend a presentation by Anne McClain. But some schools passed on the chance, including Cataldo Catholic School. The reason? Some upset parents believe it’s because McClain is gay.
Economic development expert: Rural communities have power to create entrepreneurial ecoystems
Deborah Markley, who has more than 35 years of experience working in community economic development, is senior vice president of LOCUS Impact Investing and helps manage the organization’s consulting services for place-focused philanthropic institutions.