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Deputies arrest driver suspected of hitting jogger in Medical Lake
The jogger told deputies she had tried to get out of the way but was thrown across the hood of the car, landing on the pavement.
Prosecutor: Spokane officer justified in South Hill shooting
Spokane police Officer Daniel Lesser was placed on administrative leave after he fired two rounds at Charles E. Jackson Jr. on the afternoon of July 6. Jackson had allegedly pointed a real-looking BB gun at Lesser.
Dozens of Lime scooters damaged in Spokane Valley warehouse fire
Dozens of damaged Lime scooters were piled outside of a Spokane Valley warehouse Monday morning following a fire that blackened the signature green frames and melted the plastic housing that hold lithium batteries.
Getting There: Questions and answers with the soothsayers of Spokane’s parking future
Julie Dixon and Kenzie Coulson have been tasked with revising the city’s laws and parking system so that downtown trips don’t cause headaches. What do they see as the challenges of Spokane’s parking climate, and how do we fix it?
Change or perish: Hill’s Resort at Priest Lake transitions to next generation
“Our family goal, stated at all our meetings, has been to see Hill’s Resort stay in the family.”
Then and Now: Jensen-Byrd warehouse on Main Avenue
The Jensen-Byrd warehouse on Main Avenue was first built as a storage facility for the Marshall-Wells Company in 1909. Today, it’s part of the WSU campus in the University District.
100 years ago in Spokane: Female Spokane swimmer makes cold crossing of Golden Gate
Juanita Heller was one of 20 top female swimmers in the country to complete the crossing, part of the third annual Golden Gate Swim in October 1919.
Classic tunes, dumplings fuel fundraiser at Green Bluff church during ‘Apple Days’
It’s fall on Green Bluff, and that means freshly picked apples making their way into dumplings at Green Bluff Community United Methodist Church. Seventy-three-year-old singer Merridee Joy McCarthy provided the soundtrack on Sunday.
Man dies Saturday night after Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies use stun gun to subdue him
The Washington State Patrol is leading a regional investigation into the death in Newman Lake. Deputies were initially called to the home around 9:30 p.m. after a family member reported the man had barricaded himself in the basement under the influence of drugs.
Spokane reverses course, will pursue damages against prescription painkiller manufacturers
The Spokane City Council is expected to approve a contract with a Seattle-based law firm that has brought multiple lawsuits against the manufacturers of opioid painkillers. The city’s legal department had previously advised against joining class action lawsuits.
100 years ago in Spokane: McNutt murder informant may be man who married both sister suspects
Another sensational possibility emerged in the William McNutt murder case: The “mystery” informant may have been William Wilkinson, who had been married to both Marie McDonald and her sister Fay McDonald.
Spokane’s Proposition 1 would make bargaining between the city and unions public
The proposal is intended to bring more transparency to talks between City Hall and public employees, including clerical and maintenance workers, firefighters and police. The initiative is sponsored by Better Spokane, a pro-business nonprofit that is headed by City Council candidate Michael Cathcart.
Mormon leader: Be kind to LGBTQ, but don’t forget God’s laws
A top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints laid out Saturday how the faith intends to navigate its delicate balance of firm opposition to same-sex relationships while being empathetic toward LGTBQ members
Ex-officer not guilty of manslaughter in Georgia shooting
A former Georgia police officer has been acquitted of voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a fleeing, unarmed man
Man led by rope says video of arrest made him feel shame
A homeless black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback in a southeast Texas city says he was overcome with shame after watching video of his arrest. Donald Neely told the Houston Chronicle he hopes the image of him handcuffed and being led through Galveston streets will prompt a broader conversation about how police handle mentally ill suspects. Neely has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Body camera footage from the August arrest was made public Wednesday.
North Korea decries breakdown of talks US says were ‘good’
North Korea’s chief negotiator says nuclear talks with the U.S. have broken down, but Washington maintains the two sides had “good discussions” in Sweden
Hong Kong lawmakers challenge mask ban as protests persist
Pro-democracy legislators in Hong Kong are challenging the government’s use of a colonial-era emergency law to criminalize the wearing of masks at rallies to quell anti-government demonstrations, which have diminished in intensity but didn’t stop
Cone or scoop: Guinea pig ice cream for sale in Ecuador
The rodents are a traditional hot dish in some Latin American countries, including Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. In Ecuador, people typically cook guinea pigs with salt and serve them with potatoes and peanut sauce. But one vendor is taking things to another gastronomic level, serving guinea pigs as a cold dessert.
UC Davis researchers develop breath test for opioids — and aim to make it smaller, faster
Cristina Davis, chair of UC Davis’ Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, said that she has been working with Drs. Michael Schivo and Nicholas Kenyon for about 15 years to find the best method to analyze human breaths, and they now have achieved it. The UCD research team published a paper on their findings Thursday in the Journal of Breath Research.
Spokane’s communities of color subject of City Council candidates debate
The needs of Spokane’s communities of color took center stage Saturday at the East Central Community Center, where candidates for Spokane City Council and City Council president gathered for a candidate forum hosted by the Spokane Coalition of Color.