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News >  Spokane

Witnesses dispute report in fatal shooting by Stevens County deputy

A man killed last week in Hunters, Washington, by a Stevens County deputy was shot in the back of the neck as he walked away after a struggle, according to eyewitnesses. Investigators say Jason Hale, 29, brandished a stolen handgun as he fled from deputies during the chaotic evening of Aug. 19, as wildfires burned in the area.
News >  Idaho

Pickleball a growing social sport in Coeur d’Alene

Pickleball. It’s not the fastest sport in the world, but it is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. “It’s social and a great way to get exercise,” said Pat Hoon, 63, a Coeur d’Alene pickleball enthusiast and the director of Coeur d’Alene’s first pickleball tournament.
News >  Spokane

Okanogan towns get respite from fires

Many communities across Okanogan County had a brief let-up from fires scorching the region Friday evening. Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers said the threat to people and homes was lower. In many areas the flames moved away from communities and into heavier timber, he said. Still, he emphasized that the threat wasn’t over.
News >  Spokane

Chelan wildfires surpass 100,000 acres

Fires continued to rage across Washington and Idaho on Monday as thousands of firefighters were deployed from the parched rain forests of the Olympic Peninsula to the dun hills of Stevens County. Hardest hit is Chelan, where a group of six fires spread in several directions to burn 102,000 acres, 32 homes, and Chelan Fruit Inc.’s processing plant – a major employer in the region.
News >  Pacific NW

Stevens County fire crews, homeowners battle to save homes

ADDY, Wash. – Several blazes in Stevens County stretched fire forces thin early Saturday as they battled massive flames. “We dealt with a fire that was probably 4,000 acres, and we fought it with 11 volunteers, period,” Chief Rick Anderson of southeastern Stevens County’s Fire District 2 said Saturday evening. “I just got home after 30 hours.”
News >  Idaho

Grizzly shot, killed near family’s North Idaho home

A 2-year-old male grizzly bear threatening a North Idaho family was shot and ultimately killed on Tuesday. Now Barbara Casey, who shot the bear, is worried she’s in trouble for killing a federally protected species. “I don’t want to go to prison for saving my family and my animals,” Casey said.
News >  Spokane

Zodiac Aerospace workers return to work after July explosion

The Newport, Washington, aerospace production plant that closed after an explosion last month is now open. The explosion on July 14 sent five employees of Zodiac Aerospace to the hospital. Employees returned to work the week of Aug. 3, except for a few who were “still recovering from injuries,” the company said in a news release.
News >  Spokane

‘Love locks’ starting to appear on Spokane bridge

The 60 or so metal padlocks hang from the cables strung between the supports of the Sandifur Bridge near Peaceful Valley. They offer a visual juxtaposition – the moving water contrasted with solid metal. The locks vary. Some are utilitarian Master Lock brand behemoths. Others are frilly, painted affairs with scribbled notes of adoration. Names, dates, short messages. Most represent commitment.
News >  Spokane

Korean War soldier’s remains flown to Spokane for proper burial

U.S. Army Cpl. Donald Therkelsen died 62 years ago, 10 days before the Korean War armistice. The 23-year-old medic died two years after marrying his wife, Patricia, and three months before his daughter, Linda, was born. On Thursday, his remains were flown to Spokane, a place the Illinois native likely never visited.
News >  Spokane

EWU ‘ancient alien’ course seeks to challenge how we decide on truth

Aliens built the pyramids. They used spaceships and laser beams. In fact, aliens are responsible for most of humanity’s greatest achievements. Or, if you’d rather, humans built them. They levered gigantic blocks of stone, dragged them across the desert and slung them on top of each other. They relied on human labor, persistence and occasional strokes of brilliance.