Stories by Jonathan Glover for the Spokesman-Review

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Man accused in infant beating death posts bond

UPDATED: Tue., March 7, 2017

Joshua Mobley, who is accused of beating a 10-month-old baby to death, posted bond Tuesday afternoon.

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Hundreds in Spokane turn out for Temple Beth Shalom’s 75th Kosher Dinner

Mon., March 6, 2017

Temple Beth Shalom’s 75th Kosher Dinner featured traditional Jewish staples such as beef brisket, potato knishes, carrot tzimmes, challah bread and spiced apples – more or less the same menu since the dinner began in 1940.

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Spokane’s urban explorers look for the humanity in abandoned places, but there are risks

Sun., March 5, 2017

Urban explorers have been plumbing the depths of Spokane's hidden places.

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One of three suspects in killing of EWU student in north Spokane sentenced to 10 years in prison

UPDATED: Thu., March 2, 2017

Suspect in Palomino Club shooting pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, sentenced to 123 months in prison.

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Former Spokane NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal legally changes name

UPDATED: Thu., March 2, 2017

Rachel Dolezal did in fact change her name.

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Young workers scope out Spokane job recruiters

UPDATED: Wed., March 1, 2017

Josh Mollon, a recent college graduate, found himself at the Next Gen Job Fair in the Spokane Convention Center on Tuesday afternoon, bumping shoulders with about 48 employers looking for people like him – organizations like Starbucks, Lowe’s, the Marines and BECU.

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Man treated for gunshot wound, gunman still on the loose after north Spokane shooting

UPDATED: Wed., March 1, 2017

A man was shot in the leg and the gunman is still on the loose after a shooting in north Spokane Tuesday evening.

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Driver of logging truck that caught fire after crash in Lincoln County found safe at his nearby home

Wed., March 1, 2017

A semitruck carrying logs left the roadway, rolled and caught fire early Wednesday morning – but when crews went to check on the driver, he couldn’t be found.

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Organizers preview changes, charity partner ahead of 41st Bloomsday race

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 28, 2017

A year after Bloomsday celebrated its 40-year milestone, the popular event is bracing for a new development: For the first time in its history, the event’s post-race activities will not be held in Riverfront Park. “We haven’t had all the activities we have now, but it has always been in the park,” said Don Kardong, the race’s founder and director.

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Infant boy kidnapped in Yakima, found safe several hours later

Tue., Feb. 28, 2017

An infant boy was kidnapped late Monday night in Yakima, prompting an Amber Alert and a police manhunt ending with the uncle in custody and the boy safely located with his mother.

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Snowstorm that missed Spokane blankets parts of North Idaho

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 28, 2017

A snow storm that missed Spokane and Coeur d’Alene last night covered areas of north Idaho and parts of Shoshone county southeast of Coeur d’Alene in as much as a foot of snow.

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Shadle Park High School student arrested on assault, firearm charges

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 27, 2017

A juvenile male Shadle Park High School student was taken into custody earlier today after allegedly assaulting another student off campus.

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Skaters mourn the end of Spokane’s Ice Palace

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 27, 2017

With saying goodbye comes the seven stages of grief

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Water main ruptures in Spokane Valley leaving multiple residents without water for several hours

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 26, 2017

A water main ruptured early Sunday morning in Spokane Valley, leaving multiple residents without water for several hours.

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Heavy snow misses Spokane area, but more expected to fall ahead of Monday morning commute

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 26, 2017

The worst of a winter storm appears to have missed Spokane, but more snow is on the way. The National Weather Service forecast previously called for up to 8 inches of snow in the Spokane area by Monday evening. While about 1 to 2 inches did fall Saturday evening into Sunday morning, most of the heavy snowfall happened south of Spokane on the Palouse.

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Oregon woman who regularly visits Spokane County arrested for having 44 images of child pornography on her tablet

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 23, 2017

A woman who lives in Oregon but spends weeks at a time in northern Spokane County was arrested and charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography.

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White nationalist, racist posters line streets of downtown

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 23, 2017

Monroe Street and Riverside Avenue in downtown Spokane were tagged with white nationalist and anti-refugee posters Thursday morning.

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Family says twin brothers fought before one accidentally stabbed and killed the other in Coulee City

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 21, 2017

One of the first things Grant County Sheriff’s deputies heard when they entered the home in Coulee City early Sunday morning was “it was an accident.” One of the first things they saw was 17-year-old Shane Wachter on the floor with a stab wound to his chest, his family and paramedics at his side rendering aid, and his twin brother Shawn Wachter clearly distressed.

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A month after being booed at MLK Day rally, McMorris Rodgers tours MLK Family Outreach Center in Spokane

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 21, 2017

A month after U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers was

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McMorris Rodgers discusses refugees, meets privately with constituents on health care in district visit

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 20, 2017

Amid calls for her to appear publicly at a town hall event, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers discussed refugee issues with service groups and held a closed-door meeting with a handful of constituents Monday, ahead of a planned telephone town hall.

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17-year-old Coulee City stabbing victim identified

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 20, 2017

The victim of Sunday’s stabbing in Coulee City, Washington has been identified as 17-year-old Shane C. Wachter.

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Man apprehended by K-9 Laslo after dropping gun in police chase in East Central Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 20, 2017

A man driving a stolen Jeep hauling a stolen trailer led police on a chase early this morning, ending near Liberty Park where he was apprehended by a corporal’s K9, Laslo.

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