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Man shot and killed outside Spokane Valley nursing home identified

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

The man who was shot and killed outside a Spokane Valley nursing home Dec. 31 has been identified as 35-year-old Christopher Smith by the Spokane County medical examiner.

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Man arrested for running over and killing his date on Sunday

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

A woman is dead after her drunk boyfriend ran her over with his truck in northeast Spokane, police say.

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Fundraiser for Ferris High School seniors’ all-nighter continues despite uncertain school year due to COVID-19

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

Typically an opportunity for seniors to celebrate their accomplishments with games and a safe celebration to end the year, Ferris High School students don't know what form the all-nighter will take in 2021. But the annual Christmas tree recycling fundraising event ended Sunday. 

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Schweitzer Mountain Resort shuts down twilight skiing after noncompliance with COVID-19 measures

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 10, 2021

“The bottom line is, the rules are the rules and we need everybody to comply with them, and it’s not happening," said Dig Chrismer, marketing manager at Schweitzer.

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Multiple residences near Gonzaga burglarized over winter break; police believe there may be more victims

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 7, 2021

At least seven residences in the Gonzaga University area were burglarized over the university’s winter break, the Spokane Police Department said Thursday.

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Toddler found safe in Valley after suspect stole vehicle with him inside

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

A 2-year-old boy was briefly kidnapped Wednesday night after his father momentarily went inside a Spokane Valley store leaving him alone with the car running, according to court records Deputies quickly issued an Amber Alert and the boy was found asleep in the abandoned car less than an hour later.

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‘Stop the Steal’ protesters stay peaceful in Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 7, 2021

A Spokane resident stood in the rain Wednesday with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle strapped to his shoulder as a parade of President Donald Trump supporters rolled along Broadway Avenue waving flags, honking and yelling support for each other.

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Police: Man arrested after ax attack on his girlfriend

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 5, 2021

A 35-year-old man was arrested after allegedly throwing an ax at his girlfriend and causing severe injuries early Monday morning.

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Amber Alert: Yakima Teen found safe, one suspect in custody while another remains at large

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 5, 2021

A Yakima teen was found safe late Monday night near Wells, Nevada, after authorities issued an Amber Alert when she went to take the garbage out and did not return.

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Two inmates escape from Okanogan County Jail

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 5, 2021

Okanogan County Jail officials discovered early Tuesday morning that two inmates had escaped.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy’s death attributed to COVID-19

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 5, 2021

The Grant County Sheriff deputy who was found dead at his home last month died from COVID-19, the sheriff’s office said Monday.

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Spokane first responders receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 4, 2021

A line of cars steadily pulled through the Spokane Fire Training Center on Monday morning as masked first responders leaned out their car windows for a paramedic to give them their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

News >  Pacific NW

‘It’s not our job to find votes’: Spokane County auditor reacts to Trump pressuring Georgia secretary of state

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 3, 2021

Vicky Dalton called President Donald Trump's phone call with Georgia's secretary of state "inappropriate" and that it continued to cast doubt on a process that is meticulously conducted by election officials across the country. 

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More than 200 new COVID-19 cases, one death reported in Spokane County on Sunday

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 3, 2021

Since the virus first came to the county in March, 27,272 people have tested positive and 372 people have died, according to health district data.

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Child hospitalized after house fire in Logan neighborhood Sunday morning

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 3, 2021

The fire was reported around 1 a.m. in the 1200 block of East Illinois Avenue, according to the Spokane Fire Department. 

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Centenarian credits being quick to forgive and happy to help as keys to a long, happy life

Wed., Dec. 30, 2020

The worst part about the pandemic for 100-year-old Ada Honda is not being able to visit her friends who are sick or in hospice.

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Family celebrates their new baby’s first Christmas after losing everything in devastating Malden fire

Fri., Dec. 25, 2020

In January when Sage Butler found out she was pregnant, she went through all the normal emotions of excitement and nerves that come with having your first baby.

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Bonner County murder suspect arrested by U.S. Marshals in Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 24, 2020

A man wanted for murder in Bonner County, Idaho was arrested Wednesday by a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force. 

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Difference Maker: Betsy Williams, the community’s mother

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 31, 2020

Kids run around playing at the Richard Allen Court Apartments, a car drives through the parking lot with rap music turned up a little too loud, and Betsy Williams sits in her office full of colorful art, making the whole place tick.

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Spokane Police Department brings Christmas cheer with adopt a family program

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 21, 2020

When a handful of police cars pulled into the Richard Allen Court Apartments, Monday afternoon, resident Anita Bryant was a bit worried that something might be wrong.

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Argument between brothers in North Town Mall parking lot ends in shots fired, but no injuries

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 22, 2020

An argument between half-brothers in the parking lot of NorthTown Mall Monday ended in shots being fired, but no one was struck by the bullets. One brother was arrested.

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Vice president of Spokane’s NAACP chapter arrested on domestic violence charges

UPDATED: Fri., June 10, 2022

Former gang member and current vice president of the NAACP Spokane, Le'Taxione, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of domestic violence assault. 

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House burned to the ground on Highway 195 near Spangle, road briefly closed

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 21, 2020

A house fire near Spangle caused Highway 195 to be blocked for several hours Monday morning.

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‘Building a winning team’: New NAACP president hopes to grow community partnerships

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 21, 2020

Kiantha Duncan hopes to build on a career in nonprofit management and a philosophy she calls "soulful leadership" to build lasting relationships between the civil rights organization's chapter in Spokane and the people - and businesses - that live and do work here. 

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Spokane Valley couple escapes Saturday afternoon kitchen fire

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 20, 2020

After their kitchen caught fire Saturday afternoon, a couple escaped their Spokane Valley home and called 911. Spokane Valley firefighters were able to prevent the home from being a total loss.