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12,000 left without power in Coeur d’Alene
Power outages spread across Coeur d’Alene Monday night leaving approximately 12,000 without power.
Spokane City Council expands tax incentive zone for housing developers
The Spokane City Council voted 5-1 to expand the multifamily tax exemption zone, which council president Ben Stuckart calls the city’s best tool to promote development.
Trump administration’s changes to Endangered Species Act give weight to economic factors
The Trump administration made changes to the Endangered Species Act on Monday which would allow the government to take economic factors into the decision of listing a species as threatened or endangered.
Woman pulled from Spokane River near Sullivan Bridge
A bystander jumped into the Spokane River and pulled a woman to the side while another person was able to flag down a nearby Spokane Valley Fire Department inspector.
Police seek man convicted of indecent exposure
A man recently convicted of indecent exposure is wanted by the Spokane Police Department for escaping community custody.
State looking to fight new immigration rules
Washington officials vowed to fight a new federal rule that would disqualify immigrants who use public benefits from obtaining a green card or visa, saying it could affect an estimated 1 million people in the state.
Second person dies from injuries related to Aug. 1 collision in Grant County
Kenneth and Karen Crawford, 62, were travelling westbound when an eastbound vehicle, driven by Felix Rangel Diaz, 18, collided with their car head-on Aug. 1, according to WSP. Both Kenneth and Karen Crawford were airlifted to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. Kenneth died at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, according to WSP.
Missing Athol man found trapped under ATV after three days in ‘good’ condition at hospital
The 66-year-old Athol man who was found trapped between his all-terrain vehicle and a tree after he had been missing for three days is in “good” condition, according to Kootenai Health. Howard Coates and his family issued a written statement and declined further interviews Monday afternoon.
Sunday rain set daily precipitation record in Spokane
Weekend storms brought much-needed rain to the Inland Northwest over the week.
City of Spokane considers $106,000 investment to help build 6-story apartment building downtown
The project would replace a small drive-through bank building at the corner of Riverside Avenue and Browne Street with a six-story building. The cash that would come from the city would be in addition to potentially more than $1 million in incentive programs designed to spur multi-family units and development of downtown property.
Then and Now: Morris and Co. building
Nelson Morris began his work at the family’s meatpacking company, Morris and Co., when the company built a plat at 124 S. Jefferson St. in Spokane in 1911. An airship enthusiast, Morris was aboard the Hindenburg when it exploded above New Jersey in May 1937.
Getting There: The new ways of Wall Street
Crews tore out two concrete planters on the pedestrian-only Wall Street downtown last week, work that is making way for the Central City Line. The planters, popular spots for languorous smokers, were built decades ago in preparation for a trolley system that never materialized.
Faith and Values: Disproportionate maternal mortality rates point to systemic social issues
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100 years ago in Spokane: Seattle visitor suspected of extending drug ring
D.R. Wolfe was arrested with $500 worth of cocaine, morphine and other drugs in his hotel room. Police said it was unequivocal evidence that a drug ring in Seattle had spread east on the railroads.
Perseid meteor shower peaks Monday, Tuesday nights
There are few things more special than watching a shooting star streak across the sky on a warm summer evening. You’ll have your chance Monday and Tuesday nights, when a dozen meteors per hour and possibly up to 50 or more at its peak are slated to dazzle the heavens after dark. Meteor showers occur when Earth enters a spattering of space-borne debris. The debris usually stems from a larger object – namely a comet or asteroid – that passed by long ago. The Perseids occur as Earth passes through the debris trail of the comet Swift-Tuttle.
Spokane student, parent groups hold vigil for victims of gun violence outside City Hall on Sunday
Spokane City Councilwoman Kate Burke and Moms Demand Action Spokane held the Vigil For Victims of Gun Violence outside Spokane City Hall Sunday afternoon.
Rain slows spread of Stevens County wildfires, also triggers flooding
Thunderstorms dropped heavy rain on two wildfires in Colville on Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning, slowing the blazes, along with fire personnel, in their tracks.
Man arrested after allegedly burglarizing Corbin Park residence Saturday night while residents were home
After the homeowner said she was calling the police, Stephen R. Brown, 37, allegedly fled the north Spokane residence and was later arrested on a residential burglary charge, according to a news release.
Seattle’s politics and problems play role in Spokane mayoral election
Though voters in Seattle appeared last week to dismiss the notion that their city is “dying,” the November general election is shaping up to test if Spokane feels sick.
100 years ago in Spokane: Editorial implores aid not punishment for local addicts
The Spokane Daily Chronicle editorial page warned of a “Northwest dope ring” with tentacles in Spokane.