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News >  Spokane

Nurses’ union nears contract agreement with Sacred Heart

Thu., July 21, 2016

After months of contract negotiations, the union representing nurses at Providence Sacret Heart Medical Center said Thursday it has reached a tentative agreement with hospital management.

News >  Spokane

Letters cause tense moments

Wed., July 20, 2016

For the second time in as many weeks, suspicious letters have caused a stir at the Spokane County Courthouse. Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich considers the letters to be a form of terrorism and blames the ‘sovereign’ movement.

A&E >  Seven

Coming soon: Remedy, a gastropub on Grand Boulevard

Wed., July 20, 2016

The South Hill restaurant will feature burgers, beer, craft cocktails and a rooftop patio.

News >  Spokane

Gonzaga approves new athletic center, home for priests; projects top $36 million

Wed., July 20, 2016

The board of trustees for Gonzaga University has voted to spend more than $36 million on a new athletic center and a new residence hall for Jesuit priests.

News >  Spokane

Fairchild Air Force Base welcomes new commander, Col. Ryan Samuelson

Tue., July 19, 2016

Col. Ryan R. Samuelson assumed command of Fairchild Air Force Base’s 92nd Air Refueling Wing during a ceremony there Tuesday morning, flanked by a pair of aircraft on a stage adorned with patriotic bunting.

News >  Spokane

Spokane mayor picks Laura McAloon as city attorney, while council members mull making job an elected position

Mon., July 18, 2016

Spokane Mayor David Condon has appointed a new city attorney to replace Nancy Isserlis, who resigned from the post last month amid continuing fallout from the ouster of former police Chief Frank Straub.

News >  Spokane

Hit-and-run charge filed in north Spokane crash

Fri., July 15, 2016

Nearly a week after a dramatic crash that flipped an SUV and sent a woman to the hospital, prosecutors have filed a hit-and-run charge in the case against David R. Brown.

News >  Spokane

Spokane County gives $50,000 to help House of Charity out of deficit

Fri., July 15, 2016

The Spokane County Commission has voted to give $50,000 to help the House of Charity provide round-the-clock homeless services amid a major budget shortfall.

News >  Spokane

Three vie for seat on Spokane County Commission

Wed., July 13, 2016

Two challengers are vying for a chance to unseat Commissioner Nancy McLaughlin in the August primary elections.

News >  Spokane

Spokane County Jail staff members allege problems with medical contractor

Tue., July 12, 2016

Tensions are high at the Spokane County Jail following the departure of two medical directors and a “bumpy start” to the county’s contract with an Alabama company that provides treatment for inmates, Detention Services Director John McGrath said Tuesday.

News >  Spokane

Thirteen arrested in sting targeting child rapists in Spokane County

Mon., July 11, 2016

Thirteen people have been arrested in Spokane County in a major sting operation targeting would-be child rapists.

News >  Spokane

STCU robbery suspect released from hospital; booked into jail

Mon., July 11, 2016

A man who was shot multiple times while allegedly trying to rob a Spokane Valley credit union was released from the hospital and booked into jail over the weekend.

News >  Spokane

‘A shock, but not a surprise’: Local officers, activists respond to killings in Dallas, Minnesota, Lousiana

Fri., July 8, 2016

Police in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene are wearing black shrouds over their badges this week to honor the five officers slain by sniper fire Thursday night during protests in Dallas, and community leaders are renewing calls for police oversight and reform.

News >  Spokane

STCU robbery suspect implicated in previous bank robbery

Thu., July 7, 2016

Police are investigating the possibility that the injured suspect from last week’s robbery at a Spokane Valley credit union also was involved in a bank robbery three weeks ago in Spokane.

News >  Spokane

Questions linger after courthouse evacuation; letters sent by felon’s wife

Thu., July 7, 2016

Police have evacuated the Spokane County Courthouse. Spokane County Commissioner Shelly O’Quinn said there was “potential hazmat substance in one of the courtrooms.”

News >  Spokane

Gonzaga plans $8.1 million residential building for Jesuits

Wed., July 6, 2016

Gonzaga officials aren’t talking about the university’s proposal to build a three-story residential building for Jesuit priests.

News >  Spokane

Suspect in Spokane Valley credit union robbery is arrested; was apparently shot

Wed., July 6, 2016

An armed robbery suspect who was shot by a bystander last week at the STCU Spokane Valley branch was arrested Tuesday night at a nearby hotel, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

News >  Spokane

SCRAPS officers busy in early July wrangling pets scared by fireworks

Tue., July 5, 2016

The first days of July are one of the busiest times of year for the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service, largely due to pets being frightened out of their homes by mysterious booms and flashes of light.

News >  Spokane

Lawsuit: attendant who refueled plane that crashed should have been barred from working

Fri., July 1, 2016

The lawsuit claims a refueling attendant at Felts Field had a history of drug problems that should have precluded him from getting the job. It claims Western Aviation hired him because his uncle owns the company.

News >  Spokane

Seniors go fishing for faded memories

Thu., June 30, 2016

A familiar scene connected Helen Day to a distant memory. But the memory faded quickly.

News >  Spokane

Spokane County District Court can get by with fewer judges, county commissioners say

Wed., June 29, 2016

With fewer cases moving through Spokane County District Court, county commissioners say there’s no need to replace retiring Judge Sara Derr.

News >  Spokane

Judge sets bond at over $1 million for suspected identity thief

Wed., June 29, 2016

Spokane County Superior Court Judge Greg Sypolt set Reuteler’s unusually high bond amount last week. On Tuesday, however, the Sheriff’s Office

News >  Spokane

Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral rethinking open-door policy after vandalism

Tue., June 28, 2016

The Rev. Darrin Connall would hate to close the doors of his church, even on weekends. But a dramatic incident at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral has parisioners wondering how to protect the church’s members and property.

News >  Spokane

Crowds around moose likely panicked the animal, resulting in injury, officials say

UPDATED: Tue., June 28, 2016

A moose that wandered into a North Spokane neighborhood and was apparently hit by a car will have to be euthanized, wildlife officials say.

News >  Spokane

Man suspected of wiggling through doggy door, stealing 11 guns

Mon., June 27, 2016

A burglar apparently wiggled through a doggy door to steal a well-stocked gun safe, Apple products, a TV, swords and “miscellaneous cutting instruments” from a north Spokane home, according to court documents.