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News >  Agriculture

Hutton Settlement Christmas Tree Farm’s first weekend of the season brings record-breaking sales

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 29, 2020

Christmas tree sales were booming Sunday at the children's home 14th annual fundraiser. This year, visitors can select their own pre-cut tree or stay in their cars while one is loaded in order to maintain social distancing requirements. 

News >  Pacific NW

Short snow showers expected during Monday commute, with windy afternoon

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 29, 2020

About an inch of snow could fall in the Spokane area on Monday morning, but temperatures will heat up during the afternoon and winds will gust out of the southwest, forecasters say. 

News >  Crime/Public Safety

U.S. Marshals find children allegedly abducted 8 years ago by their mom in CdA

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 24, 2020

Four missing children were found safe in Coeur d’Alene by the U.S. Marshals Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force Friday after allegedly being abducted by their mother eight years ago.

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News >  Crime/Public Safety

Bonner County Sheriff refuses to enforce mask mandate as commissioner proposes defunding health district

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 25, 2020

After Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler said he would not enforce the Panhandle Health District’s mask mandate despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, a county commissioner proposed slashing the health district’s funding.

News >  Pacific NW

With more time at home, families decorate early for the holidays

Tue., Nov. 24, 2020

While some people raked the last of the fall leaves, others stood on ladders stringing Christmas lights to bring a bit of holiday cheer.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Pedestrian killed on Sunset Highway remembered for good sense of humor and kind heart

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 25, 2020

The pedestrian hit and killed in Browne’s Addition earlier this month has been identified as Nicholas Demming, 40, by the Spokane County Medical Examiner.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Driver shot and killed by police after chase Sunday night in Spokane Valley

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 23, 2020

A driver was shot and killed after a brief chase with Spokane County Sheriff's deputies Sunday evening, Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said. 

News >  Pacific NW

‘Charity begins at home’: After fire, Malden children enjoy shopping spree through General Store fundraiser

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 23, 2020

Children pushed carts up and down the aisles of the General Store Saturday, tossing toys into their baskets and plotting what to get next with their friends.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for multiple counts of promoting prostitution

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 19, 2020

A 39-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree promoting prostitution.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Two hospitalized after shooting at Centennial Hotel in downtown Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 19, 2020

Two people were injured after a shooting Wednesday night at the Centennial Hotel in downtown Spokane. 

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man arrested for vehicular homicide after October I-90 road rage crash

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 18, 2020

After being released from the hospital, the driver in an October road rage crash on Interstate 90 that left his passenger dead was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide Wednesday.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Missing 79-year-old grandfather found in Asotin County after disappearing Monday

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 18, 2020

Authorities have located Michael Lehan, 79, in Asotin County after he went missing Monday.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Grant County sheriff’s deputy shot in foot through patrol car during chase

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 18, 2020

A Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot in the foot late Tuesday during a car chase with a suspect in multiple armed robberies in Moses Lake.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Police: Felon endangers woman and child while fleeing from officers, then causes elderly driver to crash into STA bus

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 17, 2020

After witnessing a traffic violation, officers say they attempted to pull over a vehicle in Spokane’s Logan neighborhood Saturday afternoon, only for the driver to flee the scene with his girlfriend and a child in the car. A short time later, the driver allegedly crashed into an elderly woman’s vehicle, causing her car to crash into an STA bus.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Police look for information after Monday night drive-by shooting on North Division

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 17, 2020

Bullets flew across Division Street on Monday night when motorists exchanged gunfire in north Spokane.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Woman hurt in Dishman-Mica Road auto crash

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 17, 2020

A woman was injured early Tuesday after her car crashed through a guardrail at East Dishman-Mica Road and South Madison Road.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Police look for missing 79-year-old Spokane man, last spotted in Idaho

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 17, 2020

Spokane police are looking for a 79-year-old man who was discovered missing by family members on Monday when they went to pick him up for an appointment.

News >  Education

New boots bring a ‘bright ray of sunshine’ to North Idaho school

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 17, 2020

OLDTOWN, Idaho – Masked kindergartners lined up Monday morning carrying shoe boxes and wearing “shiny” new snow boots at Idaho Hill Elementary School.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Chief Garry Park drive-by shooting leaves one with non-life threatening injuries

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 16, 2020

Spokane police are investigating a drive-by shooting in the Chief Garry Park neighborhood on Sunday that left one man with a gunshot wound.

Local gyms, grocers and restaurant groups plead for help as new restrictions put in place

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 15, 2020

Owners and trade groups representing industries affected by Gov. Jay Inslee's new coronavirus restrictions warned of more shuttered businesses and asked customers to remain patient in the coming weeks.

News >  Pacific NW

Spokane ICU nurse: ‘We can control this virus, but it will take everybody’s efforts’

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 15, 2020

Clint Wallace has been treating COVID patients in intensive care at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, and said the pandemic has health care workers at a breaking point. 

News >  Pacific NW

Spokane elected, health leaders react to tightened COVID-19 restrictions

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 15, 2020

While local elected officials said the measures were necessary to stop the spread of the virus, they acknowledged that the restrictions will hit local businesses hard just in time for the holidays. 

News >  Crime/Public Safety

After car kills pedestrian on Sunset Highway, multiple cars crash into crime scene

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 15, 2020

After a 24-year-old driven struck a pedestrian on Sunset Highway, two more cars caused crashes nearby while police investigated Saturday evening. 

News >  Crime/Public Safety

A mother waits for her son’s trial with COVID-19 and BLM stirring

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 15, 2020

Nicole Ellis was proud of her son Tyler Rambo. He was 18 and back on his feet after being convicted of battery and disturbing the peace as a teen. He had completed a service program and begun work drywalling with her brother. He was looking for a second job, working toward getting his GED and spending time with his five younger sisters.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Late-night DUI crash in Spokane Valley sends woman to hospital

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 12, 2020

Two cars were totaled in a Spokane Valley collision late Wednesday night, sending one woman to the hospital and leaving one man facing possible vehicular assault charges.