After 17 years, Tacoma police chief with ‘good heart and tough job’ retires
Wed., Dec. 30, 2020
Don Ramsdell was a steadying figure in the Tacoma Police Department.
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Two people shot at Rogers High School on Tuesday night
Tue., Dec. 29, 2020
Two teenagers walked into a Spokane hospital with gunshots Tuesday evening after reports of shots fired at Rogers High School, police said.
Police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Lewiston
Mon., Dec. 28, 2020
A 40-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday by an officer responding to reports of possible child abuse at a Lewiston home, according to the city's police department.
One man killed in East Central shooting Sunday morning
Mon., Dec. 28, 2020
One man was killed Sunday morning after he was shot outside of an East Central residence.
Activist, champion: Tennis player Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of Year
Sun., Dec. 27, 2020
With tennis, like so much of the world, shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, Naomi Osaka found herself with time to read and think.
Investigation into destroyed DNA samples uncovers more problems with Seattle police evidence storage
Wed., Dec. 23, 2020
Plagued by a chronically full evidence warehouse that led to failed fire inspections, the Seattle Police Department wrongly destroyed more than 100 post-conviction DNA samples in 2018 as part of an effort to make space for incoming items of evidence, according to a recently released report detailing an audit by the Seattle Office of Inspector General (OIG).
‘Blessed opportunity’: New Liberty Lake police chief hopes to be a positive role model
Wed., Dec. 23, 2020
Damon Simmons once dreamed of landing an executive leadership position at some point during his law enforcement career.
Spokane Police Department brings Christmas cheer with adopt a family program
Mon., Dec. 21, 2020
When a handful of police cars pulled into the Richard Allen Court Apartments, Monday afternoon, resident Anita Bryant was a bit worried that something might be wrong.
Argument between brothers in North Town Mall parking lot ends in shots fired, but no injuries
Mon., Dec. 21, 2020
An argument between half-brothers in the parking lot of NorthTown Mall Monday ended in shots being fired, but no one was struck by the bullets. One brother was arrested.
Woman accused of shooting at brother-in-law in Spokane Valley while posing as delivery person
Mon., Dec. 21, 2020
A woman is facing attempted murder charges after posing as a delivery person and shooting at her brother-in-law and his wife when they answered the door, according to the Spokane Valley Police Department.
Spokane police arrest man on weapons charges after chase
Mon., Dec. 21, 2020
A man who attempted to flee police Sunday during an early morning traffic stop was arrested thanks to a tip from a nearby citizen, according to the Spokane Police Department.
Spokane police arrest man accused in North Side shooting
Thu., Dec. 17, 2020
Spokane police on Tuesday arrested a man accused of shooting a man three times earlier this month in north Spokane.
Pedestrian hit and killed in downtown Spokane identified, driver remains in jail
Tue., Dec. 15, 2020
The man who was hit and killed by a car Dec. 9 in downtown Spokane has been identified as 57-year-old James Edward Boyd.
Fire Department puts out vehicle fire in the Public Safety Building parking lot
Tue., Dec. 15, 2020
A Spokane police officer was leaving the Public Safety Building Monday night discovered a car on fire in the parking lot with a man attempting to jump into the burning vehicle.
Court documents: Accused shooter, victims in Browne’s Addition case traveled from Mississippi
Tue., Dec. 15, 2020
The man arrested in connection with a shooting in Browne’s Addition that left one man dead and another injured told police the man he killed had abused him , according to court documents.
Spokane police to buy four electric Tesla Model Y ‘s under City Council’s orders
Tue., Dec. 15, 2020
Turning aside the advice of city officials, the Spokane City Council will force the Spokane Police Department to purchase four new electric patrol cars.
One man dead, another injured in Browne’s Addition shootings; suspect in custody
Mon., Dec. 14, 2020
One man is dead and another was injured in two shootings early Monday in Browne’s Addition. The Spokane Police Department said a suspect, Frankie L. Kimble, is in custody.
Gunman shot by police at NYC cathedral Christmas concert
Sun., Dec. 13, 2020
Police said there was no indication anyone but the suspected gunman was shot. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Police suspect man of assaulting tow truck driver, violating no-contact order twice this week
Fri., Dec. 11, 2020
Police arrested a man Thursday whom they suspect of violating a no-contact order at the same residence twice this week.
Large gentrification protest in Portland stretches into third day
Thu., Dec. 10, 2020
A gentrification protest in Oregon's largest city that has blockaded several city blocks in Portland entered its third day Thursday as demonstrators dressed in black and wearing ski masks shored up their makeshift barriers aimed at keeping police out.