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100 years ago in Spokane: France sends medals for local veteran, but he’s a hard man to find
The Croix de Guerre (“with palms”) and the Médaille Militaire medals were sent from France to Spokane’s Army recruiting office for delivery to Private Hans L. Tveton. The problem was, nobody could find him.
Then and Now: Operation Walkout
During the Cold War, atomic bombs were on everyone’s mind. Spokane was chosen as the first city in the nation to attempt a complete evacuation of its downtown area, about 70 square blocks, to see if it were feasible.
WATCH: Multicare Hosts 3rd Annual Bridge to Brunch 5K
Senior Director of Marketinging and Communications for Multicare, George Hampton, joins SWX’s Joe McHale to talk Bridge to Brunch 5K on October 12th. Join the fun for waffles, mimosos and espresso shots for a good cause. For more information visit: https://www.multicare.org/bridge-to-brunch/
Intelligence panel has deal to hear whistleblower’s testimony
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said Sunday that his panel has reached an agreement to secure testimony from the anonymous whistleblower whose detailed complaint launched an impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump.
Wintry weather knocks out power for 2,000 homes, drops record snow Saturday night
The National Weather Service recorded 1.9 inches of snow at the Spokane International Airport on Saturday, setting new daily and monthly records. It was the first measurable September snowfall in Spokane since 1926.
Tom Mueller discusses uncannily timed book on whistleblowers ahead of Northwest Passages event
Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, it’s remarkable that author Tom Mueller spent nearly seven years working on his latest book – “Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud” – which will be released this week. Last week, while in Italy, Mueller answered questions via email about his new book.
Rob Curley: Author Tom Mueller, who has Spokane roots, explains America’s ‘Crisis of Conscience’
Sometimes things are just meant to be. Like when you work for seven years researching and writing a book that takes a massive deep dive into the complicated and often misunderstood world of whistleblowers only to have one of the largest and most important whistleblower cases in our country’s history begin at almost exactly the same time your book is to be released. That’s exactly what happened to Tom Mueller.
100 years ago in Spokane: Chronicle reporter takes joy ride on ‘bombing plane’
Vaughn Jones of the Spokane Daily Chronicle enjoyed the thrill ride of his life as a passenger in a large Martin “bombing plane” as it roared from Spokane to Coeur d’Alene.
‘We can’t afford to lose this’: Pend Oreille County communities face health care challenges
Newport has a hospital and a new care facility. An hour north, towns struggle to hire a single doctor.
Race to represent northwest Spokane on City Council pits candidates with different styles
Part of the debate between Andy Rathbun and incumbent Karen Stratton in their bids to represent the northwest district on the Spokane City Council is about style.
Group gathers on Monroe Street Bridge to celebrate possibility of addiction recovery
In its third year, Hands Across the Falls drew a large crowd, despite the cold weather, to celebrate addiction recovery and to remember those who didn’t make it.
As light snow comes early to Spokane, forecaster says it’s ‘very difficult’ to know what to expect next
“What we would expect for the rest of the day is to see periods of rain and snow continue,” said Jon Fox, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Spokane office.
Spokane swimmer keeps winning world titles at 66
“A lot of people in swimming get burned out and they don’t keep going with it,” Larry Krauser said. “I never got burned out with swimming.”
100 years ago in Spokane: Spokane Valley soldier charged with stealing government funds escapes
Captain Harry Holland of Spokane was in a heap of trouble with U.S. Army authorities – but first they had to find him.
Clarke Stephens Golf Shop closing after 45 years of operation
Clarke Stephens Golf Shop, a longtime family-owned business known in the region for building, selling and repairing golf clubs, is closing by the end of the year after 45 years of operation. Owners Dave and Linda Clarke are closing the shop at 116 E. Nora Ave. because of an increase in operating expenses. The couple also want to “slow down and enjoy life” after decades of running the business.
Demolition set for buildings at Normandie complex site
The 5-acre industrial site at 127 W. Mission Ave. was used for more than a century as the maintenance facility for the city’s vehicle fleet but was sold for $2.7 million to a private developer in 2018.
Storm could bring record snow to areas of Rocky Mountains
Meteorologists say a storm forecast to last three days across the northern Rocky Mountains may dump a record amount of snow in some areas
Homeless shelter, city gear up for cold, wind, possibly snow to sweep through Spokane
As Spokane prepares for what forecaster predict will be an unusually cold and snowy weekend, the Union Gospel Mission homeless shelter has suspended its drug and alcohol policies to allow more people to stay and the city has arranged for a backup shelter in a community center if there is a shortage of beds.
Spokane police release video, audio of fatal January officer shooting
During a Friday news conference, the Spokane Police Department released body camera footage and 911 calls that show the four minutes between reports of a man shooting at his neighbors and the moment when police shot and killed the suspected shooter, who turned out not to have a gun, on Jan. 7.
Idaho will submit all Medicaid expansion waivers by December
Idaho officials say all waivers for restrictions state lawmakers added to voter-approved Medicaid expansion will likely be submitted by December to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for possible approval.