Brian Coddington

1. Billie Phillips and Debbie Larson, at their home, are tired of the teens harassing them. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 2. Debbie Larson, left, and Billie Phillips are concerned about teenagers harassing them at all hours of the days. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

A Spokane Valley convenience store clerk suffered minor injuries last Friday night when he tried to stop a robbery. Five teenagers - three boys and two girls - went into the Circle 7 store at 3400 S. Dishman-Mica Road at about 10 p.m. One of the boys brought an item to the counter to pay for it, while one of the girls pocketed merchandise and left the store, Sheriff's Department spokeman Lt. Dave Wiyrick said.

Police and fire personnel search a storage locker on east Indiana. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

Progress Elementary Principal Jim Berry seeks the shelter of his tent on Wednesday. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

It wasn't about speed, it was about distance. It didn't involve conventionally fueled cars, it involved alternative energy sources. It was the Electrathon, an amateur electric car race held at Ferris High School. The six-car race featured entrants from Spokane and Sandpoint. The hand-built electric cars navigated a quarter-mile, kidney-shaped track in the Ferris parking lot. It quickly turned into the electrical version of the race between the tortoise and the hare.

A verbal dispute between a Newman Lake couple escalated into a violent tirade Saturday that left their house damaged and the husband in jail. Deputies said James W. Feistner, 40, pointed a gun at his wife. He was arrested and charged with felony second degree assault and obstructing a public servant. The couple's son stepped in between his mother and father, causing Feistner to lower the gun. The wife and son then fled the home and called 911.