Sara Leaming

For Gary Keller, knowing what to mourn and what to celebrate these past 3 ½ months has been a challenge. Because of the act of one alleged drunken driver, Keller’s wife, Lorri, was killed in a motorcycle crash June 4, and Keller was left paraplegic.

Spokane fire crews responded to several small brush fires that erupted along Interstate 90 near the Finch Arboretum this afternoon.

Spokane’s infamous career criminal has finally made the big time. Eddie Ray Hall was indicted by a federal grand jury this month, and he could face up to 15 years in a federal prison.

Ann Bradshaw came to the Salvation Army on Monday afternoon hoping to get much-needed help with school supplies for her two boys, who start classes Thursday. Instead Bradshaw and her children faced the realization that they’re not the only ones in need of help in tough economic times.

Ann Bradshaw came to the Salvation Army on Monday afternoon hoping to get much-needed help with school supplies for her two boys, who start classes Thursday.

To rain, or not to rain. Lucky for the small crowd assembled for a little “Shakespeare on the Green” Saturday afternoon outside Gonzaga Preparatory School, Mother Nature decided not.

GRANT COUNTY, Wash. – More than 10 years ago, “Maniac” moved to Central Washington to escape a Los Angeles street gang.

When she first arrived in Spokane in 2006, Dao Nguyen couldn’t look people in the eye. Badly burned as an infant, Nguyen had spent nearly a quarter century being shunned by the people in her small Vietnamese village. Her left hand was a bulbous stump and her face so badly disfigured she couldn’t open her mouth more than a sliver. Then 24, Nguyen clung to her American host, Carolyn Walchak, hiding behind the woman’s arm.

Washington state fire crews are on track to battle a record number of wildfires this season, but the total number of acres burned may be slightly lower than average. Fire crews have been able to douse most lightning-sparked fires in recent weeks before the flames can spread far, officials said.

Algie Pirrello was 14 when he took his first ride on a Harley-Davidson and fell in love. With motorcycles, that is. It was an old “knucklehead,” known for the rocker boxes on the engine that resembled two knuckles on the back of a hand closed into a fist.

CHEWELAH – Disabled hunters made more than 200 trips last year to hunt wildlife on Colville National Forest access roads specifically designed to accommodate them. The roads were so popular, officials this week announced four new routes will be added for hunters with disabilities.

Vicki Emmerson waited for opening ceremonies at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games to begin Monday night in the Spokane Arena, checking to make sure she had the most important item in her bag, besides a camera. “Kleenex,” Emmerson said. She had tissue in one hand, and a U.S. flag in the other.

Vicki Emmerson waited for opening ceremonies at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games to begin Monday night in the Spokane Arena, checking to make sure she had the most important item in her bag, besides a camera.

Spokane police have probable cause to arrest 20-year-old man for brutally assaulting a small dog June 22 outside Spokane's City Hall. Police are looking for Michael J. Jones, wanted for first-degree animal cruelty in connection with the case.

After 20 years in business, Patricia Bradley stood devastated outside her building on East Francis Avenue on Wednesday night as flames reduced it to a shell. But it wasn’t the $450,000 loss that weighed on Bradley’s mind.

After 20 years in business, Patricia Bradley stood devastated outside her building on East Francis Avenue Wednesday night as flames reduced it to a shell. But it wasn’t the $450,000 loss that weighed on Bradley’s mind. It is the 50 or 60 brides who are left in the lurch for weddings this weekend, counting on T & R Party and Event Rentals for linens, tables, chairs, wine glasses, dinnerware, decorations and the like. All but a few tables and chairs were destroyed in the fire, including a 72-color linen collection known to be the largest in the Inland Northwest.