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On the Front Lines: Spokane police officer uses team skills to help vulnerable while other resources are harder to access

Sun., April 12, 2020

With nearly all business shuttered and most people remaining home, Spokane Police Officer Richie Plunkett said many of those who are still downtown are struggling.

News >  Spokane

On the Front Lines: Volunteering with Second Harvest becomes furloughed Spokane man’s full-time job

Sat., April 11, 2020

When Stephen Scott got his “COVID vacation notice” – aka furloughed from his job – last month, he decided to make volunteering at Second Harvest food bank his new full-time gig.

News >  Spokane

On the Front Lines: Garbage truck driver sees heavier loads, less traffic, more smiles

Fri., April 10, 2020

When Larry Frackenpohl started driving a garbage truck, he thought it was just another job.

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News >  Crime/Public Safety

Homeowner interrupts burglar, Spokane police say

Thu., April 9, 2020

Spokane police say a homeowner interrupted a burglar who was attempting to steal items from a parked car on Monday.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Apartment building near Gonzaga significantly damaged in Wednesday blaze

UPDATED: Thu., April 9, 2020

A fire near Gonzaga Wednesday afternoon did significant damage to an apartment building.

News >  Spokane

On the Front Lines: Sonnenberg’s manager focuses on customers amid ‘absolutely crazy’ rush

Thu., April 9, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic in full force, Sonnenberg’s has been extremely busy for over a month. “It’s been absolutely crazy,” Dan Englehart said. “They want to get a big quantity of meat in their freezers and stay home.”

News >  Spokane

On the Front Lines: Air National Guardsman pitches in at short-staffed Second Harvest

Wed., April 8, 2020

The Air National Guard sent 20 guardsmen to local food banks, including 15 at Second Harvest, to help with the increased need for food in Spokane.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

WATCH: Spokane police release footage of October officer-involved shooting that left suicidal man dead

UPDATED: Tue., April 7, 2020

The Spokane Police Department released Tuesday the 911 call and body camera footage from an October officer-involved shooting that left a suicidal Spokane man dead.

News >  Spokane

On the Front Lines: Spokane Valley firefighter always wanted to help others in his community

Tue., April 7, 2020

Firefighter, Shawn Pichette has always wanted to give back to his community. For the past 10 years, he has done just that working in the Spokane Valley Fire Department.

News >  Spokane

Kate Vita, Spokane portrait artist who captured life in all its color, dies at age 59

UPDATED: Mon., April 6, 2020

The beloved Spokane artist and actress died Saturday after a decade-long battle with cancer.

News >  Spokane

Sheriff’s Office: Homeowner unlikely to face charges after shooting suspected burglar Saturday night near Riverside State Park

Sun., April 5, 2020

Kenneth B. Caldero, 29, was shot once in the groin after a homeowner found him in his kitchen just before midnight, according to the sheriff’s office. No charges are expected to be filed against the homeowner who shot Caldero.

News >  Spokane

One additional Spokane County coronavirus death reported Sunday; Fairchild to assist food bank effort

UPDATED: Sun., April 5, 2020

The Spokane Regional Health District reported 10 additional confirmed cases of the virus on Sunday, and one additional death. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 219. Eleven people have died.

News >  Spokane

Rural food banks struggle to meet increased need with fewer volunteers

Fri., April 3, 2020

A line of cars zigzagged out from the Loon Lake Food Bank & Resource Center on Thursday morning as workers opened trunks to put boxes of much-needed food in waiting cars.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man killed in crash on U.S. 95 in Athol

UPDATED: Thu., April 2, 2020

A man was killed and another sent to the hospital in a crash in Athol Wednesday evening.

News >  Spokane

Local tattoo artists throw First Friday: Locked Down online art auction

Thu., April 2, 2020

Avery and Kaylee Willmann of the Spokane tattoo studio

News >  Idaho

‘It’s a test’: CdA pastor, legislator continues to hold church services despite stay-home order

UPDATED: Wed., April 1, 2020

Idaho pastor and state Legislator Tim Remington continues to hold in-person church services despite multiple church members testing positive for COVID-19 and a three-week stay at home order from the governor.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Body found on sidewalk in Spokane; police investigate

UPDATED: Wed., April 1, 2020

Spokane police are investigating the death of a man found Wednesday morning on the sidewalk on the 2000 block of East Dalke Avenue.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Prosecutor: Sheriff’s Deputy justified in shooting man after car chase

UPDATED: Tue., March 31, 2020

The Spokane County Prosecutor’s office has declined to file charges against a sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man he said he believed was about to break into a home and possibly take hostages.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane police arrest burglary suspects as officers keep watch during business closures

UPDATED: Tue., March 31, 2020

The Spokane Police Department made multiple burglary arrests this week after putting an emphasis on minimizing commercial burglaries amid coronavirus business closures.

News >  Business

Local tattoo shops struggle during COVID-19 closures

Tue., March 31, 2020

Owners worry about paying the bills when there’s no revenue coming in.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Police arrest burglar who stole items from low-income senior housing

UPDATED: Mon., March 30, 2020

A Spokane man was arrested for stealing a flat screen TV from a common room in low-income senior housing in downtown.

News >  Spokane

Spokane sewing community makes masks for first responders

UPDATED: Thu., April 2, 2020

Crafters armed with sewing machines are helping medical personnel and first responders by making masks at home.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Adams County teen missing for two years found in Mexico

Mon., March 30, 2020

An Adams County teenager who had been missing for two years was found near Mexico City last week.

News >  Spokane

Cold front brings high winds and snow rain mix

UPDATED: Mon., March 30, 2020

As a cold front moves into the Spokane area the National Weather services expects strong winds and a mix of rain and snow.

News >  Spokane

Eastern Washington COVID-19 cases climb; 4 deaths due to the virus reported in Spokane County

UPDATED: Mon., March 30, 2020

Four Spokane County residents have died of COVID-19, with 133 positive cases confirmed so far. Health officials expect these numbers to continue to increase in the coming days.