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Spokane man pleads guilty to production of child pornography in federal court, sentenced to 28 years in prison

UPDATED: Tue., April 20, 2021

A 53-year-old Spokane man pleaded guilty this month to two counts of production of child pornography, stemming from allegations that he possessed images of himself abusing a girl beginning when she was 3 years old, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court.

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Missing teen, who likely ran away from residential living facility, found safe

UPDATED: Mon., April 19, 2021

Spokane Valley sheriff’s deputies on Monday located a teen who had been missing for six days.

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High winds make fighting Palouse Highway fire difficult Sunday night

UPDATED: Mon., April 19, 2021

Firefighters battled strong winds Sunday night as they fought to save a home from a brushfire south of Spokane.

News >  Pacific NW

Most power restored Monday morning after overnight windstorm hit Spokane area

UPDATED: Mon., April 19, 2021

Most homes and businesses that lost power during a strong windstorm Sunday night had electricity restored overnight.

News >  Health

More residents means more deaths. Spokane County’s new medical examiner is ready to help classify them

UPDATED: Mon., April 19, 2021

Dr. Veena D. Singh is taking the helm after long-time medical examiners, Sally Aiken and John Howard announced their retirements. Last year, the county unveiled a new 24,000-square-foot medical examiner building at 102 S. Spokane St. that cost $12.7 million.

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Teenager hit by semitruck in Whitman County while running from family disturbance

UPDATED: Fri., April 16, 2021

A 15-year-old girl was hit by a semitruck just south of Colton on Thursday night after she fled when police were called to a family disturbance, according to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office.

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Former East Valley High School teacher charged with possession of child pornography

UPDATED: Fri., April 16, 2021

A former East Valley High School teacher was charged with possession of child pornography earlier this year after the Kik app flagged the teacher’s accounts and reported the illicit images to law enforcement, documents say.

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Court documents: Kassie Dewey’s ex-boyfriend, recently kicked out of her north Spokane home, suspected of her killing

UPDATED: Fri., April 16, 2021

The man suspected of killing a woman and stabbing her 5-year-old daughter multiple times in a north Spokane home has been identified in court documents as the woman’s ex-boyfriend whom she recently had kicked out of her home.

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Man shot during robbery at apartment complex near Spokane Falls Community College

UPDATED: Thu., April 15, 2021

One man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot during a robbery at an apartment complex near Spokane Falls Community College Wednesday afternoon, police said.

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Police: Argument between brothers over stolen property ends in stabbing

UPDATED: Thu., April 15, 2021

Police say an argument between two brothers turned violent Wednesday afternoon, sending one to the hospital with a stab wound and the other to jail.

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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash near Nine Mile Falls

UPDATED: Wed., April 14, 2021

A motorcyclist was airlifted to Sacred Heart Medical Center after crashing his bike Wednesday afternoon near Nine Mile Falls.

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Police looking for teen who they say likely ran away from residential living facility

UPDATED: Wed., April 14, 2021

Spokane Valley Deputies were looking for a missing teen girl Wednesday afternoon who is believed to have run away from her residential living facility.

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Crime Stoppers of Inland Northwest offers reward for information on Spokane Valley teen’s killing

UPDATED: Wed., April 14, 2021

Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest announced Wednesday it is offering a reward for information on the shooting and killing of a Mead teen in February.

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Medical examiner: Man who led police on car chase that ended in Liberty Park died by suicide

UPDATED: Wed., April 14, 2021

The man who led police on a car chase Monday that ended in Liberty Park died by suicide, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner.

News >  Education

After fire, students return to class at ‘Camp’ St. Charles in the old Jefferson School building

UPDATED: Thu., April 15, 2021

Students played a game of pick up basketball on the usually quiet courts at the old Jefferson Elementary School building while Sister Francis Marie watched from her classroom door.

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Fire damages abandoned church near Kehoe Park

UPDATED: Tue., April 13, 2021

A fire at an abandoned church near Kehoe park was quickly doused by firefighters Tuesday afternoon.

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Man who killed Seattle teacher 27 years ago pleads guilty to manslaughter for killing of Spokane Valley girlfriend

UPDATED: Tue., April 13, 2021

A man convicted of killing a Seattle teacher nearly three decades ago pleaded guilty to manslaughter last week for killing his Spokane Valley girlfriend.

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5-year-old stabbing victim remains hospitalized, suspect also hospitalized

UPDATED: Mon., April 12, 2021

A 5-year-old girl wounded in a Sunday afternoon attack that left her mother dead remains hospitalized in Spokane.

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Teen pleads guilty to second-degree murder for drive-by shooting that killed 15-year-old boy

UPDATED: Mon., April 12, 2021

A 16-year-old suspected gang member pleaded guilty in the drive-by killing of 15-year-old Norvell Amos last fall.

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Man who carjacked teen 20 minutes after release from jail pleads guilty, receives 6 month sentence

UPDATED: Thu., April 8, 2021

The man who carjacked a teenage girl’s car just 20 minutes after his release from Spokane County Jail in February pleaded guilty Thursday and was sentenced to six months in jail.

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North Spokane duplex fire displaces residents, kills cat

UPDATED: Thu., April 8, 2021

A duplex fire in north Spokane Wednesday night caused significant damage to not only the building but nearby cars, displaced the residents and left a cat dead. 

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Police detain people after early morning armed robbery at Newport Highway hotel

UPDATED: Thu., April 8, 2021

Police have detained a group of people after a fight at a Newport Highway hotel where witnesses say they heard gunshots early Thursday morning.

News >  Pacific NW

‘Heart of a giver’: After fire, Malden resident opens up donated home to her neighbors

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 2, 2021

Community drew Diana Totten to Malden – the way everyone waves to each other as they drive down the street; how kids can safely ride their bikes around town; and the willingness of others to offer a helping hand.

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Holiday outdoor ice rink planned for McEuen Park in downtown Coeur d’Alene

UPDATED: Tue., April 6, 2021

Downtown Coeur d’Alene will be getting an outdoor ice rink for next holiday season, after the Parks and Recreation board approved the plan from a private company last month.

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Firefighters rescue resident, cat from northeast Spokane house fire

UPDATED: Tue., April 6, 2021

Firefighters rescued a resident from a house fire at an East Spokane home late Monday night.