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Author, foster advocate and Ridpath visionary Janet Mann killed in downtown Spokane hit-and-run

UPDATED: Thu., June 13, 2024

Janet Mann was probably having a typical, yet amazing, day doing things she loved before she was hit and killed by a driver Tuesday in downtown Spokane.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

25-year-old woman sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing man in Medical Lake

UPDATED: Wed., June 12, 2024

A 25-year-old woman who shot and killed 42-year-old Colin Bastow at a Medical Lake apartment was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Wildfire forces dozens of evacuations southwest of Spokane amid high winds; fire knocked down Tuesday night

UPDATED: Wed., June 12, 2024

A wind-whipped wildfire forced the evacuation of dozens of homes southwest of Spokane Tuesday afternoon, with the official start of summer still more than a week out.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Five teens accused of accosting security workers, brandishing airsoft gun, vandalizing property near Riverfront Park

UPDATED: Tue., June 11, 2024

Spokane police arrested five teenagers after officers say they accosted two security workers, brandished an airsoft gun and vandalized property Monday near Riverfront Park.

Sports

Number of Hoopfest teams continues to grow coming out of pandemic

UPDATED: Fri., June 28, 2024

This year’s Hoopfest will have 500 more teams than last year as the number of participants in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament continues to regain strength in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

36-year-old man charged in downtown shooting that left person with life-threatening injuries

UPDATED: Sat., June 8, 2024

A 36-year-old man is accused of shooting and seriously injuring a person Friday night on the eastern edge of downtown Spokane.

News >  Pacific NW

‘Love who you want to love:’ Spokane Pride Parade celebrates love, acceptance

UPDATED: Sat., June 8, 2024

Covered head to toe in rainbow-colored clothing, Grant Ogren cruised Saturday through downtown Spokane in a blue Ford Mustang, acknowledging the thousands of people cheering and waving rainbow flags on the curbs and sidewalks.

News >  K-12 education

‘Be the best of whatever you are’: Mt. Spokane High kicks off graduation weekend

UPDATED: Fri., June 7, 2024

Mt. Spokane High senior Liliana Campos’ commencement speech started with an apology to her parents.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Four people sent to hospital in three-vehicle crash north of Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., June 6, 2024

A 26-year-old Sandpoint man faces vehicular assault charges after he fled from police and hit two cars while driving the wrong way Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 2 north of Spokane.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

29-year-old man sentenced to 3½ years in prison for downtown Spokane shooting

UPDATED: Thu., June 6, 2024

A 29-year-old has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison for shooting a man in the leg this winter on the edge of downtown Spokane.

News >  K-12 education

PRIDE Prep Middle School in Spokane to close next year

UPDATED: Wed., June 5, 2024

Low enrollment will force PRIDE Prep Middle School in Spokane to close next school year, sending its sixth- and seventh-grade students to Spokane Public Schools middle schools.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Two men charged with beating man with chain-wrapped club, robbing him

UPDATED: Wed., June 5, 2024

Two men are accused of using a chain-wrapped club to beat and rob a man who was trying to buy drugs last week, according to the Spokane Valley Police Department.

News >  K-12 education

Lewis and Clark football coaches, athletic director out after investigation into inappropriate comments

UPDATED: Wed., June 5, 2024

Lewis and Clark High School’s football coaches and athletic director are no longer with the football program following a district investigation into alleged inappropriate workplace behavior that spurred concerns with the climate in the health and fitness department, according to Spokane Public Schools.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Pullman police seek help finding missing 2-year-old

UPDATED: Tue., June 4, 2024

A 2-year-old girl who reportedly traveled with her father to Montana on a fishing trip but never returned to the Palouse, is missing, according to the Pullman Police Department.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

71-year-old man who was reported missing found safe

UPDATED: Tue., June 4, 2024

A 71-year-old resident of an assisted living home who went missing was found safe.

News >  Family

Spokane Indians’ Bambino Buddy Ball is a homerun for players who battle daily off the field

UPDATED: Mon., June 3, 2024

While most children are able to sign up every year to play sports, those with physical and mental disabilities have limited options and may never see the field or court.

News >  WA Government

How could Trump’s conviction play into races in Washington?

Sun., June 2, 2024

Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts in a New York City court prompted a flood of speculation about what the outcome means for the former president’s bid to return to the White House in the November election. But Thursday’s verdict seems likely to have ripple effects in races farther down Washington state’s ballot.

News >  Pacific NW

LGBTQ+ community, friends celebrate at record turnout for CdA Pride in the Park

UPDATED: Sat., June 1, 2024

Celebration, sanctuary and remembrance.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Occupants of crashed car abandon vehicle on eastbound I-90, causing major traffic backup

UPDATED: Fri., May 31, 2024

A single-vehicle crash caused a lengthy traffic jam after occupants of the disabled car abandoned the vehicle Friday night on eastbound Interstate 90 in Spokane.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Teen tied to downtown 7-Eleven shooting now accused in unprovoked assault of 83-year-old man downtown

UPDATED: Thu., May 30, 2024

An 18-year-old accused of shooting a man outside a 7-Eleven gas station earlier this year in downtown Spokane is now accused of an unprovoked attack that left an 83-year-old man with significant injuries, according to Spokane police.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

71-year-old convicted rapist tries to lure girl into van with pet bird, police say

UPDATED: Wed., May 29, 2024

A 71-year-old convicted rapist was arrested Tuesday for trying to lure a child into his van, according to the Spokane Police Department.

A&E >  Books

Longmire author Craig Johnson, actor A Martinez will hit Gonzaga stage together as Johnson launches 20th Longmire novel

Sun., May 26, 2024

At his current pace, Craig Johnson is five years away from publishing as many novels in his Walt Longmire mystery series as the population of the Wyoming town where he lives.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Dog dies and residents displaced in Spokane Valley apartment fire

UPDATED: Sat., May 25, 2024

Residents were displaced and a dog died from an apartment fire Saturday afternoon in Spokane Valley.

News >  Spokane

‘You’ve earned that right’: Feathered headdress special highlights Expo powwow at Convention Center

UPDATED: Tue., May 28, 2024

Dressed in feathered headdresses and colorful, traditional tribal regalia, a small group of Native Americans spaced the floor and danced in front of a large, mostly standing crowd Saturday night at the Spokane Convention Center.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

38-year-old man identified as motorcyclist who died in Hillyard crash

UPDATED: Fri., May 24, 2024

A motorcyclist who died in a crash Tuesday afternoon in Hillyard was identified as 38-year-old Jayme Scamolla, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office.