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Spokane Valley Deputies looking for 12-year-old runaway

UPDATED: Fri., May 3, 2024

Editor's Note: On May 2 the Spokane County Sheriff's Office said Emra was found safe.

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Use of force expert calls Spokane deputy’s actions from August park arrest ‘excessive,’ ‘unreasonable’; FBI involved

Mon., April 22, 2024

The Spokane County sergeant under investigation for the violent arrest of a man at Terrace View Park last summer used “excessive, objectively unreasonable” force, a use of force expert found.

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‘Even if it’s terrifying, just keep going’: Chelsea Adams gained courage to come forward about her sexual abuse years later

UPDATED: Mon., April 22, 2024

Editor’s note: For Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, The Spokesman-Review asked survivors to share their healing journeys. Each Sunday, we will profile a survivor and share resources in the Inland Northwest.

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City public defenders office files over 200 motions to disqualify Judge Gloria Ochoa-Bruck from cases

UPDATED: Mon., April 22, 2024

As of this month, more than 200 motions – filed on behalf of defendants accused of misdemeanors – have been filed to remove cases initially assigned to Municipal Court Judge Gloria Ochoa-Bruck.

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Spokane Police release video footage of 2022 officer shooting of Robert Bradley

UPDATED: Thu., April 18, 2024

Spokane police have released body camera and surveillance footage of officers shooting and killing an armed man on his property, weeks after prosecutors found the use of force justified.

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Woman accused of killing ex-partner in Mead amid ongoing custody battle; Khaleel earlier acquitted of killing 5-year-old

UPDATED: Tue., April 30, 2024

A 37-year-old woman once acquitted of killing her 5-year-old nephew is in custody after investigators say she killed her ex-partner amid an ongoing custody battle.

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Appeals court orders Freeman School shooter to be resentenced

UPDATED: Tue., April 16, 2024

An appeals court on Tuesday ordered Freeman School shooter Caleb Sharpe to be resentenced.

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Filling the gaps: Spokane Therapeutic Courts Foundation raises funds to support people in recovery

Sun., April 14, 2024

Dann Babcox is bored.

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Healing through hard work and art: Shiree Nishimori-Cosgrove works to stop cycle of domestic violence in her own life, help others through art

Sun., April 14, 2024

Editor’s note: For Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, The Spokesman-Review asked survivors to share their healing journeys. Each Sunday, we will profile a survivor and share resources in the Inland Northwest.

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Teen accused of planning to attack CdA churches in name of Islamic State group pleads not guilty

UPDATED: Wed., April 10, 2024

The 18-year-old who was arrested last week just hours before the FBI said he planned to attack a Coeur d’Alene church pleaded not guilty at a hearing Wednesday morning.

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Teen with Islamic State ties accused of planning attack on Coeur d’Alene churches claims he was self-radicalized

UPDATED: Tue., April 9, 2024

Like countless students, Alexander Mercurio spent his time during COVID browsing online.

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‘There is someone in your life right now that is a survivor of sexual abuse’: Experts say awareness is a key to support

UPDATED: Wed., April 17, 2024

Everyone knows someone who has been impacted by sexual violence, local experts say.

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Finding what it takes to heal from sexual assault: Christine Horst shares her journey from trauma to peace

Sun., April 7, 2024

At the piano tucked into the corner of her cozy dining room, Christine Horst looks up at the altar of art above her before taking a deep breath and beginning her song.

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Officers who shot, killed armed man at scene of arson fire identified

UPDATED: Thu., April 4, 2024

The two officers who the Spokane Police Department say returned fire after an uncooperative man fired a gun at the scene of an arson fire Sunday have been identified as officers Brandon Roy and Andrew Willis.

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Police: Racial harassment in Coeur d’Alene corroborated, information about silver vehicle sought

UPDATED: Wed., April 3, 2024

Coeur d’Alene Police said Wednesday a racial slur was clearly audible in at least one audio recording from late last month when members of the University of Utah women’s basketball program reported harassment downtown.

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Man shot and killed by police Sunday after West Central house fire identified, suspected arsonist arrested

UPDATED: Tue., April 2, 2024

The man who police killed after they say he shot at them Sunday night following a West Central house fire was identified Tuesday as Alan Jenks.

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During arson investigation, officers shoot uncooperative man who fired gun, police say

UPDATED: Mon., April 1, 2024

Spokane police shot and killed a man late Sunday when he fired a gun after officers attempted to detain him as part of an arson investigation, police said in a news release.

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Rene Denfeld hopes to inspire change, reflection with new book ‘Sleeping Giants’

Sun., March 31, 2024

On its face, “Sleeping Giants” can appear like a dark story focused on a woman searching for truth after learning her 9-year-old biological brother was swept away by waves crashing on a remote Oregon beach 20 years before.

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Airway Heights nanny arrested after baby died in her care

UPDATED: Thu., March 28, 2024

A 59-year-old nanny was arrested Thursday months after a 4-month-old died in her care.

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Nine Mile Falls man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing, creating child pornography

UPDATED: Thu., March 28, 2024

A 60-year-old Nine Mile Falls man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing and creating child pornography.

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Police: WSU student shot at by police called in knife threat himself

UPDATED: Thu., March 28, 2024

The 20-year-old student who was shot at by Washington State University police on Wednesday called 911 reporting a subject with a knife, then described himself, police said Thursday.

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Judge: Death of 14-month-old daughter punishment enough for ‘negligence’ from Spokane father

UPDATED: Wed., March 27, 2024

A 29-year-old Spokane man pleaded guilty to criminal mistreatment Wednesday and was sentenced to credit for time served related to the “negligence” death of his 14-month-old daughter in 2021.

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Student arrested on WSU campus after alleged knife threat at residence hall

UPDATED: Wed., March 27, 2024

A Washington State University police officer fired his gun at a student inside a campus residence hall on Wednesday after reports the student had a knife. The bullet missed.

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Stevens County prosecutor: Spokane deputies justified in shooting, killing man in Loon Lake

UPDATED: Wed., March 27, 2024

Two Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies were justified in shooting and killing a man in Loon Lake in 2022 during a SWAT standoff, the Stevens County Prosecutor announced Wednesday.

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Spokane anesthesiologist stipulates to resolve sexual misconduct complaint, agrees to take classes

UPDATED: Thu., March 28, 2024

A Spokane anesthesiologist agreed to resolve a sexual misconduct complaint by completing classes and notifying patients.