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Man confronts 2 stealing trailer, shoots at them in North Spokane on Sunday

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 1, 2022

Two people suspected of trying to steal a trailer and mini excavator in Spokane Valley were shot at by a man before abandoning the property in North Spokane, the sheriff's office said.

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Mobile home fire kills 1 in Moses Lake on Sunday

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 30, 2022

One person was killed in a mobile home fire on Sunday morning in Moses Lake, the Grant County Sheriff's Office said.

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Two injured, one arrested in suspected DUI crash in Ferry County

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 27, 2022

Two drivers had "significant" injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Ferry County late on Wednesday night.

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No plans for closure at Thor Fred Meyer, despite claims of increased crimes

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 26, 2022

The store manager at Fred Meyer on Thor Street described an uptick in crime in the past year during a meeting with the East Central Business Association on Wednesday.

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Boy in critical condition after stabbing near Centennial Trail in Spokane Valley; suspect at large

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 26, 2022

A boy was stabbed and transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries on Tuesday afternoon in Spokane Valley, the sheriff’s office said in a release on Wednesday.

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Post Falls police investigating break-in that led to stabbing

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 25, 2022

Post Falls police are investigating a stabbing on South Cedar Street on Sunday night, the police department said.

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Spokane man sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 24, 2022

A Spokane man was sentenced in federal court to 15 years in prison on Monday for drug trafficking.

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Grant County residents sheltering in place after fertilizer plant fire

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 24, 2022

A plume of potentially hazardous smoke threatened Grant County residents after a fertilizer plant near Moses Lake caught fire and collapsed on Sunday.

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Proposed South Hill dog park in Lincoln Park nixed in 6-3 vote

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 24, 2022

The Spokane Parks and Recreation Board shot down a proposal to locate a new dog park on the South Hill at Lincoln Park in a 6-3 vote on Monday.

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Nine people flee from burning home in Chief Garry Park

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 24, 2022

Four adults and five children fled from a burning home on Monday morning on the 1900 block of East Marshall Avenue. The Spokane Fire Department said it promptly extinguished the fire.

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Spokane police investigating body discovered near Spokane River

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 24, 2022

Spokane police are investigating a body that was discovered on Sunday near the Spokane River.

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Fertilizer plant near Moses Lake collapses after blaze

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 23, 2022

A fertilizer plant near Moses Lake collapsed after it was fully engulfed in flames on Sunday.

News > WA Government

Hobbs and Anderson disagree on ranked choice voting, party affiliation at secretary of state debate

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 24, 2022

Candidates for the Washington Secretary of State's Office Steve Hobbs and Julie Anderson discussed their expertise during a debate on Sunday at Gonzaga's Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.

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Classic early 20th century home demolished on Manito to make way for… classic early 20th century home

Sat., Oct. 22, 2022

Neighbors and passersby stopped under the oak trees along Manito Boulevard and stared as a demolition crew took down a 100-year-old, 3,100-square-foot home to its foundation on Monday.

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Family raising funds after logging accident that killed child, injured brother in Pend Oreille County

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 20, 2022

A Newport family was struck by tragedy Saturday when a logging accident killed a child and severely injured his adult brother in Pend Oreille County.

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State patrol investigating road rage shooting near Division Street exit

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 20, 2022

The Washington State Patrol is asking for the public's help in a potential road rage shooting incident earlier this month.

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Stalking call turns into police chase through Chief Garry Park with suspect’s toddler in vehicle

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 20, 2022

A reported stalking incident in Spokane Valley turned into a police chase that ended with the arrest of a man in Chief Garry Park on Tuesday, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office said.

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Man with multiple felony convictions arrested after two home invasions near Airway Heights

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 19, 2022

Brian E. Gorder, 44, was arrested on Oct. 6 in connection with two burglaries near Airway Heights.

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Smoke from fires and prescribed burns tanks air quality in Spokane area

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 19, 2022

A blanket of smoke hung over the Spokane area on Wednesday morning as a result of wildfires and prescribed burns in North Idaho and northeast Washington, worsening the regional air quality index to 135 by mid-afternoon, or “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” The air quality is expected to remain the same or worsen slightly in Spokane through Thursday.

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Man killed in an alleged hit-and-run at Maple and Garland identified

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 19, 2022

A man who was killed in an alleged hit-and-run at Maple Street and Garland Avenue was identified on Wednesday.

News > Health

Spokane adults needed for study on ‘long COVID’

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 19, 2022

A national study researching long COVID is seeking Spokane adults to participate.

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Man killed in high-speed motorcycle crash at Barker-Sprague roundabout

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 18, 2022

One man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Spokane Valley on Tuesday morning. Another man was arrested at the scene for an unrelated issue.

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Teen struck by car sustains serious injuries in northwest Spokane, but expected to live

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 18, 2022

A 13-year-old child who was struck by a vehicle yesterday near Northwest Boulevard and Grace Avenue is expected to survive.

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Man accused of stabbing and killing cousin in Spokane Valley

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 17, 2022

Spokane deputies arrested a 20-year-old Saturday suspected of stabbing and killing his cousin in Spokane Valley, according to court records.

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Local officials hope to target fentanyl use with concert headlined by Chris Young

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 17, 2022

Chris Young will headline a concert on Oct. 29 in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl.

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