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Police seek information about SUV filmed before shooting of EWU football players

Fri., July 19, 2019

The Spokane Police Department is looking for information about the occupants of a light colored SUV caught on surveillance footage at the intersection of W. Main Ave. and Division St. moments before a July 13 shooting.

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As crews begin to contain Hanford-area wildfire, smoke’s path uncertain

UPDATED: Fri., July 19, 2019

Smoke from the nearly 42,000-acre Cold Creek wildfire near the Tri-Cities is not expected to reach Spokane this weekend.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Court documents shed new light on Wednesday killing of 20-year-old woman; suspect’s bond set at $1 million

UPDATED: Fri., July 19, 2019

The Spokane County Medical Examiner identified the young woman killed Wednesday in Spokane’s Emerson-Garfield neighborhood.

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Wildfire burns near Hanford, remains uncontained

UPDATED: Thu., July 18, 2019

The fire was reported at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday and drew response from the Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife, and Benton County crews.

News >  Spokane

Festival organizer looks to emulate Park City success at Northern Quest

UPDATED: Fri., July 12, 2019

Northern Quest is launching a new weekly summer festival with the help of an experienced organizer who has a track record of success.

News >  Spokane

Wholesale market selling local flowers blooms in Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., July 11, 2019

Local flower growers have come together to form a new market for bulk orders in Spokane.

News >  Spokane

Police ask public for information about Spokane man who went missing in May, was found dead in June

UPDATED: Thu., July 11, 2019

The Spokane Police Department asked the public for help on Wednesday tracking down more information about a confrontation Richard Coffee had at a Walmart in Spokane before his disappearance on May 11.

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‘Dirty Jobs’ host features Spokane homeless activist on new web series

UPDATED: Wed., July 10, 2019

Rick Clark was shocked when he found out Mike Rowe — host of the smash-hit TV show “Dirty Jobs” — wanted to feature him on his popular web series Returning the Favor. But he shouldn’t have been.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man, woman found dead from gunshots in Ridpath Club apartment

UPDATED: Mon., July 8, 2019

Spokane police are investigating a shooting that left two dead inside the Ridpath Club Apartments, according to court records.

News >  Spokane

Woman, 29, killed in head-on crash near Loon Lake

UPDATED: Mon., July 8, 2019

Brianna Arena, of Deer Park, was pronounced dead after her Toyota sedan crossed the centerline on U.S. Highway 395 and crashed into an oncoming Lexus SUV, according to the Washington State Patrol.

News >  Spokane

At Spokane watch party, ‘no doubt’ of victory in Women’s World Cup Final

UPDATED: Sun., July 7, 2019

Soccer fans filled Geno’s in Spokane’s Logan neighborhood bright and early Sunday to watch the American team play in the Women’s World Cup Final. The crowd of about 80 was excited and attentive as the game began at 8 a.m. Two hours later, the bar erupted with cheers, hugs and high-fives as Team USA defeated the Netherlands 2-0.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Northern Quest Fourth of July fireworks show halted after it sparked 5 brush fires

UPDATED: Fri., July 5, 2019

What was supposed to be the “largest fireworks show between Seattle and Billings, Montana” was cut short after it sparked five brush fires in the first 10 minutes.

News >  Spokane

Three first-time candidates vie for Airway Heights City Council seat

UPDATED: Fri., July 5, 2019

The Airway Heights position 7 council race is full of fresh faces.

News >  Spokane

Protestors hit Spokane streets calling for closure of border detention camps

UPDATED: Tue., July 2, 2019

About 150 protesters gathered Tuesday for the local iteration of a series of nationwide Close the Camps protests.

News >  Spokane

West Central residents upset with use of neighborhood funds on Riverfront Park bridge

Tue., July 2, 2019

West Central neighborhood leaders are accusing city officials of raiding funds meant for neighborhood renewal for Riverfront Park.

News >  Spokane

Liberty Lake City Council race a debate between experience and fresh ideas

UPDATED: Wed., June 26, 2019

The incumbent in the Liberty Lake City Council race, Cristella Kaminskas, said her two terms give her important experience to make good policy for the growing city. But her opponents in the Aug. 6 primary say its time for change and say its not appropriate for her to serve on the same City Council as her father.

News >  Spokane

Spokane competitor Sandy Zimmerman completes American Ninja Warrior obstacle course

Mon., June 24, 2019

Spokane’s Sandy Zimmerman is the first mother to ever complete an American Ninja Warrior obstacle course.

News >  Spokane

Spokane-area kids are top contenders in innovation competition with astronaut device

Mon., June 24, 2019

A team of local kids has created a prototype of a device that helps astronauts remove their socks in outer space. Now they are headed to a global innovation competition where the top prize is $20.000.

News >  Spokane

Explosion, fire shakes townhome near school

Sun., June 23, 2019

An explosion and fire burned part of a townhouse at 6307 N. Altamont St. next to Arlington Elementary School on Sunday. A witness said she knocked on the door, smelled smoke, then windows exploded just as she started walking away from the house.

News >  Spokane

Riverfront Park becomes “destination” with newly opened promenade

Sun., June 23, 2019

Central Promenade brings connections and people to Riverfront Park after the path’s official unveiling.

News >  Spokane

Ice age-themed playground downtown may bring back ‘dinosaur bone’

Sat., June 22, 2019

The great ice age floods that shaped the Inland Northwest also are shaping the new playground in the North Bank of Riverfront Park.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Crews battling small wildfire that spread from structure fire west of Cheney

UPDATED: Sat., June 22, 2019

A structure fire spread into nearby trees and grass near Cheney Friday morning, prompting a response from local and state fire crews.

News >  Spokane

Riverfront Park playground to prioritize accessibility

UPDATED: Thu., June 20, 2019

A playground focused on accessibility for disabled children is set to be built near the upper Spokane Falls in Riverfront Park. Early project plans and designs were presented June 12 to the Spokane Design Review Board by SPVV Landscape Architects, of Spokane.

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Red flag warnings issued for Spokane area Wednesday

UPDATED: Tue., June 18, 2019

Dry and windy weather forecast for Wednesday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning across much of Eastern Washington.

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250 attend Spokane library discussion about drag

UPDATED: Thu., June 13, 2019

More than 250 attendees clapped and cheered at a panel discussion Thursday evening sparked by the Spokane Public Library’s scheduling of Drag Queen Story Hour.