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News >  Spokane

Two new COVID-19 deaths in Spokane County on Sunday, 12 new cases in North Idaho

UPDATED: Sun., March 29, 2020

Two deaths and seven new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Spokane County Sunday. With 12 new cases of COVID-19 in North Idaho reported Sunday, the Panhandle Health District confirmed that many of the new cases are due to community transmission.

News >  Business

With their salons closed, hair professionals are at loose ends

Sat., March 28, 2020

A salon owner, a barber and a stylist talk about their work and what the shutdown means for them.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man charged with burglary after being shot in leg at Spokane Valley home

UPDATED: Thu., March 26, 2020

A man was shot in the leg at a Spokane Valley home Thursday morning during a domestic dispute.

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News >  Crime/Public Safety

Police seek missing Spokane woman, children, boyfriend

UPDATED: Thu., March 26, 2020

Police are looking for a Spokane woman, her three children and her boyfriend, who have been missing since March 11.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Officials identify Tonasket man killed in Saturday assault

Wed., March 25, 2020

A 57-year-old man who was assaulted and killed in Tonasket on Saturday has been identified as Denney Dare.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man pulls handgun on convenience store employee after shoplifting, police say

UPDATED: Wed., March 25, 2020

A man was arrested Wednesday morning on suspicion he shoplifted from a 7-Eleven convenience store and threatened employees with a gun.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane police officer injured in car crash

UPDATED: Wed., March 25, 2020

Early Wednesday morning a police officer was driving north on Lincoln at 5th when a citizen driving west on 5th ran a stop sign hitting the patrol car. Both the officer and citizen are being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane law enforcement focus on education ahead of enforcement of ‘stay home’ order

UPDATED: Tue., March 24, 2020

Spokane law enforcement agencies will focus on education not enforcement of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued Monday.

News >  Washington

Beware of coronavirus-related scams, Washington officials urge

UPDATED: Tue., March 24, 2020

Scammers are working to take advantage of the fear and anxiety that have taken hold as the COVID-19 pandemic has spread, officials warn.

News >  Spokane

More than 400 masks donated to police department by Spokane Chinese community

UPDATED: Mon., March 23, 2020

Spokane Chinese community donates more than 400 masks to the Spokane Police Department to help replenish dwindling supplies.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Deputy shooting at Spokane Valley business park justified, county prosecutor’s office rules

UPDATED: Mon., March 23, 2020

The Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday that two deputies were justified in shooting and killing a suspect in a Spokane Valley business park in August.

News >  Spokane

Spokane police arrest man accused of theft in NorthTown Mall, amid uptick in criminal activity

UPDATED: Sun., March 22, 2020

Spokane Police say they’ve upped their patrols near the mall due to increased calls of potential crimes.

News >  Spokane

Washington campgrounds to close Monday in effort to stop coronavirus spread

UPDATED: Sun., March 22, 2020

Washington state campgrounds will close this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while day-use areas and trails will remain open.

News >  Spokane

Shadle Park Presbyterian holds ‘drive-in’ church Sunday to allow for worship amid coronavirus spread

UPDATED: Sun., March 22, 2020

Worship has been handled traditionally in the past, said Steve Lympus, lead pastor of the house of worship. But church elders wanted to continue the practice of praise even as health guidelines urged people to remain apart for public health.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man arrested, facing murder charges after deadly assault in Tonasket on Saturday evening

UPDATED: Sun., March 22, 2020

Antonio Mateo, 34, was booked into Okanogan County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder following reports of a deadly assault Saturday evening in downtown Tonasket.

News >  Spokane

Gov. Inslee names retired Navy admiral, surgeon as state director of response to COVID-19

UPDATED: Sun., March 22, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed a retired Navy admiral and surgeon as the state director for COVID-19 Health System Response Management on Sunday.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

With homeless and mental health services closed or limited, Spokane police officers have extra challenges

UPDATED: Fri., March 20, 2020

“Our No. 1 focus is being able to serve the public,” Lt. Steve Braun said. “Hopefully, we can provide a calming delivery in interactions.”

News >  Spokane

Lilac court coronation postponed amid COVID-19 pandemic

Thu., March 19, 2020

Earlier this week, the festival announced the coronation would be closed to the public but still live streamed. However since that announcement, the CDC made new recommendations to limit gatherings to groups of 10 people or less and have space to social distance.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Hillyard fight escalates into shooting that sends 3 to hospital

Wed., March 18, 2020

A shooting Wednesday afternoon in Hillyard sent three people to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Coffee shop in downtown Colfax destroyed by fire

UPDATED: Wed., March 18, 2020

A commercial building in downtown Colfax was badly damaged Tuesday night as firefighters from surrounding areas rushed to help.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane man charged with raping coworker

UPDATED: Tue., March 17, 2020

A cook at at local hotel was charged with sexually assaulting a co-worker.

News >  Spokane

The news is dreary, but the weather in Spokane will be sunny all week

UPDATED: Tue., March 17, 2020

After a wintry weekend, Spokane is expected to have a sunny and warm week ahead.

News >  Spokane

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 hate crime

Mon., March 16, 2020

A Spokane man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Monday for a 2017 racially charged assault.

News >  Spokane

As restaurants open for last day of normal operations, a sense of confusion and dread sets in

UPDATED: Mon., March 16, 2020

The proclamation issued late Sunday night mandated the closure of all restaurants, bars, entertainment and recreational facilities as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

News >  Spokane

Health Department reports 127 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington on Sunday; 2 new deaths in King County

UPDATED: Sun., March 15, 2020

The number of positive, confirmed cases in Spokane County remained at three Sunday, although a large portion of the new cases reported were not assigned to a county by the Health Department.