Stories by Quinn Welsch for the Spokesman-Review

News > Washington

‘This is what we need’ Gov. Inslee says of Catalyst Project opening this week

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 5, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee and state officials heralded the opening of the Catalyst Project, a supportive-housing which is scheduled to open this week in the West Hills neighborhood.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Driver arrested for DUI after colliding with snow plow truck near Cheney

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 5, 2022

A driver was arrested after they collided into a snow plow truck on State Route 904 near Cheney, Washington State Patrol said.

News > Health

The ‘tridemic’ takes its toll on Spokane as RSV, COVID-19 and influenza hit the community at once

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 6, 2022

Multiple diseases are taking a toll on the health of the community.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Moscow police double down on ‘targeted’ nature of killings near UI, but say house itself could have been chosen and not occupants

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

Moscow police attempted to clarify their previous statements regarding the University of Idaho students who were killed last month.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Fatal shooting reported in Latah/Hangman area; police searching for suspect

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 2, 2022

One person was killed in a shooting in the Latah/Hangman neighborhood of Spokane on Thursday, and a male suspect was still on the loose, Spokane police said.

Police suspect 18-year-old driver was under the influence after crash that tore vehicle in half on 29th Avenue

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 30, 2022

Police are investigating the driver of a vehicle that was torn in half on 29th Avenue for potential DUI, according to a search warrant document.

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Camper trailer destroyed in fire at Camp Hope, displacing two

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 30, 2022

A fire destroyed a camper trailer at Camp Hope on Tuesday, displacing two of the camp's residents.

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Up to 8 inches of snow possible through Wednesday, forcing school closures in some districts

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 29, 2022

The biggest impacts of this week's winter storm are expected to hit the Inland Northwest on Wednesday. More potential snow could hit the Spokane area on Friday.

News > Crime/Public Safety

First Patriot Front member sentenced for disturbing the peace at summer Pride event

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 29, 2022

A member of the white supremacist group Patriot Front who was arrested in June for conspiracy to riot at a Coeur d'Alene Pride celebration was sentenced on Monday for the misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty earlier this month.

News > Weather

Spokane expected to get 8-12 inches of snow, mostly on Wednesday

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 28, 2022

Colder temperatures and snowfall are expected to remain in Eastern Washington and North Idaho this week, the National Weather Service said.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Yakima police shoot at suspected drive-by shooter; no arrests made

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 28, 2022

Yakima police officers fired at a suspected drive-by shooter on Sunday night. No one was injured in the shooting and no arrests have been made.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Family of 7 displaced by West Central house fire on Sunday morning

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 27, 2022

The Spokane Fire Department extinguished a house on fire in West Central on Sunday morning that displaced a family of seven.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Soap Lake man killed in single-vehicle crash near Ephrata

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 23, 2022

A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Ephrata on Tuesday, the Grant County Sheriff's Office said

News > Crime/Public Safety

Travel conditions good through Thanksgiving, but expect weather on Friday and Sunday

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 23, 2022

Holiday travelers should expect good road conditions on Thanksgiving Day after snow and freezing rain hit the region on Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Man killed in car crash while driving with 10-year-old son in Kootenai County

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 23, 2022

A 49-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 3 in Kootenai County on Tuesday afternoon, Idaho State Police said.

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With demand soaring, Second Harvest and Tom’s Turkey Drive filled 11,000 boxes to help people put food on the Thanksgiving table

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 22, 2022

Volunteers with 2nd Harvest gave out 11,000 boxes filled with Thanksgiving food for Tom's Turkey Drive on Tuesday.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Man killed in single-vehicle crash on Government Way Tuesday morning

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 22, 2022

A man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Tuesday morning on Government Way, the sheriff's office said.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Stolen vehicle recovered from Spokane River on Monday morning

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 21, 2022

Authorities recovered a stolen vehicle that was discovered in the Spokane River on Monday morning.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Driver crashes into Shadle High School after medical emergency

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 21, 2022

A vehicle crashed into the Shadle High School Library on Monday afternoon, damaging several of the school's large glass windows. No students or staff were hurt.