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Woman found dead in car fire identified as Iraqi immigrant; husband arrested

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 3, 2020

A 29-year-old Iraqi immigrant, Ibtihal Darraji, has been identified as the woman found dead in a burning car last week.

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‘Eight heroes lifted the car’: Spokane airport bystanders rescue couple hit by suspected drunken driver

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 3, 2020

A man suspected of driving drunk struck a couple loading their car at the airport late Sunday night, leaving both with serious injuries.

News >  Idaho

Hauser Lake dog rescue celebrates its dogs featured in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 2, 2020

The Double J Dog Ranch’s Filbert and Daphne, competed in the Puppy Bowl Sunday and another dog from the ranch, Lulu, scored multiple touchdowns in the Dog Bowl on Saturday.

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News >  Idaho

Ready, set, woof: Two local dogs competing in Puppy Bowl

Fri., Jan. 31, 2020

Competitors are the from the Double J Dog Ranch near Hauser.

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Idaho drilling company loses Washington license after unsafe blasts in Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 30, 2020

An Idaho-based drilling company lost its license to operate in Washington this week after multiple unsafe blasts sent rock flying more than half a football field and damaged nearby buildings.

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Trio of teen girls arrested after crime spree that started in Spokane, ended in Bellevue

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 30, 2020

Three teenage girls are under arrest in Bellevue after a crime spree that began last week in Spokane.

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‘Ageyev is a monster’: Moses Lake man sentenced for producing, possessing child porn

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Tuesday for producing and possessing child pornography.

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Spokane Valley woman loses attempted murder appeal, awaits trial on other charges

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

A Spokane Valley woman imprisoned for attempting to hire a hitman to kill her husband lost her appeal on Tuesday.

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Police arrest man suspected of fatal hit-and-run near Gonzaga

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

Police arrested Nicholas Wesbrooks on suspicion that he struck and killed a man with his car Jan. 6 at the intersection of Spokane Falls Boulevard and Hamilton Street.

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Valley School District bus slides off road, one student injured

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

A Valley School District bus slid off the road and onto its side Monday leaving one child with minor injures.

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Spokane Valley house catches fire during move

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 27, 2020

A home in Spokane Valley caught fire as new residents were moving in Monday.

News >  Spokane

Final day of the RV show brings looky-loos, repeat shoppers to Spokane County Fair and Expo Center on Sunday

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 26, 2020

The show, which began more than 30 years ago, draws outdoors enthusiasts from around the region, including young families hoping for a road trip.

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Deer Park woman injured in Douglas County car crash

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 26, 2020

A Deer Park woman and her young passenger were taken to the hospital after a car crash near Daroga State Park in Douglas County on Saturday evening.

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Missing Coeur d’Alene man found dead near Cherry Hill Park

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 26, 2020

After being reported missing last week, 49-year-old Reuben Rodriguez was found dead in Coeur d’Alene on Saturday night.

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Latah man charged with child rape, molestation, sexual exploitation

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 23, 2020

Prosecutors added nine new charges Thursday against Paul A. Sloniker, including child molestation, child rape, sexual exploitation of a minor and unlawful imprisonment.

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Defective boiler cause of carbon monoxide in Old City Hall Thursday

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 23, 2020

Carbon monoxide was discovered in Old City Hall Thursday morning emanating from a malfunctioning boiler, the Spokane Fire Department said. The building was evacuated quickly and no one was hurt.

News >  Spokane

Spinning their business: Cycling gym expands to second location after just six months

Wed., Jan. 22, 2020

A dark room, black lights, blaring music and the whir of spinning wheels all add to the atmosphere of fun and focus at a Spin City cycling class. In recent years, spin classes and other cycling gym chains, like Soulcycle, have seen explosive popularity.

News >  Spokane

Man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend in Hillyard

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 22, 2020

Just weeks after shooting his girlfriend at the home they shared in Hillyard, Joshua Forrester pleaded guilty Tuesday to second degree murder of Alicia Marie Johnson.

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Man arrested on suspicion he listed stolen goods for sale on Facebook

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 21, 2020

After a man saw things that had been stolen from him posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace, police arrested a 40-year-old man for burglary Monday.

News >  Spokane

Warmer weather in Spokane will melt valley snow all week

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 21, 2020

Temperatures are forecast in the mid- to upper-30s for Tuesday and Wednesday with the potential for some rain and snow mix.

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Suspicious package that forced closure of streets near downtown Spokane post office was empty

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 21, 2020

A few blocks of downtown Spokane were closed to traffic Tuesday morning after a package deemed suspicious was found on top of blue mailbox.

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Woman stabs burglar who told victim he planned to rape her, police say

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 21, 2020

A Spokane woman stabbed a burglar who tried to enter her house multiple times Monday.

News >  Spokane

Weekend warriors, wildlife biologists among shoppers at Spokane RV show

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 19, 2020

The five-day National RV Show started Thursday and has brought thousands of people to the Spokane Convention Center to see the latest in recreational vehicles, from travel trailers and toy haulers to decked-out motorhomes.

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Man charged with DUI, endangering children after SUV collides with power pole in Five Mile

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 19, 2020

Shane Brown was booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, driving under the influence and three counts of reckless endangerment. He has prior convictions of first-degree child molestation, fourth-degree assault, reckless driving, negligent driving, DUI and driving with a suspended license,

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Crash near Twin Lakes kills 18-year-old, injures 3 others

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 19, 2020

According to the Idaho State Police, Tytus W. Aske, 18, of Spirit Lake, was driving a Volkswagen Jetta south on Highway 41 when he lost control at about 1:45 p.m. Saturday.