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News >  Spokane

Commissioners give final OK on $2.25 million settlement for exonerated trio

Tue., June 13, 2017

The Spokane County commissioners on Tuesday gave final approval on a $2.25 settlement between the county’s insurer and three men who were wrongfully convicted after a flawed investigation by Sheriff’s Office detectives.

News >  Spokane

Spokane making progress on water metering, but some losses still unexplained

UPDATED: Wed., June 14, 2017

The city of Spokane says it met all state and federal standards for the quality of its drinking water in 2016, although leaky pipes and metering remain a problem.

News >  Spokane

Spokane initiative aims to connect veterans with the humanities

Tue., June 13, 2017

Joe Gilliland could tell you a war story, but it wouldn’t be complete without the happy moments.

News >  Spokane

Mother testifies in trial of ex-boyfriend accused of killing her child

Mon., June 12, 2017

Before her 2-year-old daughter was beaten to death, Lovina Rainey found herself apologizing to the murder suspect, her boyfriend, for involving him in a complicated drug deal.

News >  Spokane

Judge declares mistrial in sex assault case against former Spokane police officer

UPDATED: Mon., June 12, 2017

A judge declared a mistrial in the case against former Spokane police Sgt. Gordon Ennis on Monday, the same day jury selection was expected to begin.

News >  Spokane

Property valuations delayed because of staffing shortage in Spokane County Assessor’s Office

Sun., June 11, 2017

Property valuations will be more than four months late this year because of a staffing shortage in the Spokane County Assessor’s Office.

News >  Spokane

Driver killed in crash during festival at Spokane County Raceway

UPDATED: Mon., June 5, 2017

A 75-year-old Seattle man who spent his life racing cars, boats and planes died Sunday afternoon after losing control of his vintage sports car at the Spokane County Raceway in Airway Heights.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Police want to know who’s shooting cats with a blowgun in Coeur d’Alene

UPDATED: Mon., June 5, 2017

Coeur d’Alene police are looking for the person who shot a cat with a metal dart on Saturday. They suspect the same person shot another cat with a blowgun just over a year ago.

News >  Spokane

Four people rescued from Spokane River; city recommends life jackets

Mon., June 5, 2017

Emergency personnel rescued four people who were clinging to a tree in the Spokane River on Saturday afternoon.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Coeur d’Alene police identify couple killed in apparent murder-suicide

UPDATED: Mon., June 5, 2017

Coeur d’Alene police have identified the couple found dead in an apartment last week after an apparent murder-suicide.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane Valley robbery suspect turns himself in

UPDATED: Mon., June 5, 2017

The second suspect in an armed robbery that left a victim with stab wounds last week has turned himself in, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office reported.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

One dead, suspect in custody in west Spokane shooting

UPDATED: Mon., June 5, 2017

A dispute erupted in gunfire Monday afternoon at an apartment complex in west Spokane, leaving one man dead and a suspect in custody.

News >  Spokane

Overpass planned for Bigelow Gulch, Forker roads

Sun., June 4, 2017

Spokane County is preparing to build a curved overpass linking Bigelow Gulch and Forker roads, the latest phase of a major expansion aimed at increasing traffic capacity and reducing accidents.

News >  Spokane

‘Reunification Day’ celebrates parents getting children out of foster care

Sat., June 3, 2017

When the state took away her two youngest sons and sent them to live with a relative, Marsha Valenzuela knew she needed to change.

News >  Spokane

Airway Heights tap water still contaminated

UPDATED: Fri., June 2, 2017

Tap water in Airway Heights still contains levels of firefighting chemicals above federal recommendations, a third round of testing has shown.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

State marijuana regulators fire employee who leased Deer Park land for growing operation

UPDATED: Fri., June 2, 2017

Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board, the state agency that regulates marijuana, is firing an employee who leased land in Deer Park to a prospective pot grower.

News >  Spokane

Neighbors decry planned roundabout on Highway 2 that will lead to Costco development

Thu., June 1, 2017

Costco good. Roundabouts bad. That was the prevailing attitude at an informational open house Wednesday evening at Northwood Middle School, near the site along Highway 2 where Costco is planning to build a new warehouse store.

News >  Spokane

Panel of citizens will set salaries for Spokane County sheriff, prosecutor

Tue., May 30, 2017

The Spokane County commissioners addressed Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich’s salary on Tuesday, although they didn’t give him the raise he’s been seeking.

News >  Spokane

County plans lawsuit over Spokane Tribe’s casino in Airway Heights

UPDATED: Tue., May 30, 2017

Spokane County leaders plan to sue the federal government over its role in approving the Spokane Tribe’s long-planned $400 million gaming and retail development on the West Plains.

News >  Spokane

Wheat farmers oppose Trump farm budget proposal

Tue., May 30, 2017

Deep cuts to agriculture programs in President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would have a devastating impact on U.S. wheat exports at a time when the country faces historic competition from overseas producers, according to wheat experts in Washington and Idaho.

News >  Spokane

University of Idaho to update safety protocols after rocket fuel explosion injured four students

UPDATED: Thu., May 25, 2017

The University of Idaho will update its safety and emergency response protocols following an internal review of

News >  Spokane

Spokane adds $1 million in street repairs to already busy construction season

UPDATED: Thu., May 25, 2017

The city of Spokane plans to spend an extra $1 million to repair arterial streets damaged by this year’s cold, wet winter.

News >  Spokane

Fire District 9 to host family-friendly ‘demo day’ at station in Mead

UPDATED: Wed., May 24, 2017

A free, family-focused event in Mead next month will feature a blood drive, live firefighting demonstrations, CPR training, food vendors and activities for children.

News >  Spokane

Brian Schaeffer named Spokane fire chief by Mayor David Condon

UPDATED: Wed., May 24, 2017

Brian Schaeffer was named chief of the Spokane Fire Department on Wednesday.

News >  Education

WSU task force recommends changes to student conduct code

UPDATED: Wed., May 24, 2017

After months of deliberation, a task force at Washington State University has proposed changes to the school’s student conduct code to make it fairer, less punitive and more transparent.