Packed In: Kootenai Co. sheriff says Hayden needs more deputies as city rapidly grows
HAYDEN, Idaho-- Hayden is growing fast and that's making it hard for law enforcement officers to keep the community safe. On Wednesday,…
Author: Kaitlin Knapp
'We have to evolve': Wineries work to get millennials to drink more wine
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A new report says fewer millennials are drinking wine and if it continues on this track, it could hurt the wine industry. A…
Business owners in North Spokane concerned about possible homeless camp
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A potential plan to move a homeless camp to northeast Spokane is no longer a possibility. Business owners in the area had…
New Washington bill looks to make changes to state's Death With Dignity law
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A new bill in the Washington legislature is trying to make major changes to an existing assisted suicide law known…
'I'm really excited': People express mixed feelings over mask mandate ending
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Washington is taking a huge step towards the end of the pandemic. On March 21, Washingtonians will not have to wear a mask inside most…
Olympian cross-country skier from Winthrop follows in mother's footsteps
SPOKANE, Wash. -- When you were a kid, someone probably asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up. A girl from Winthrop decided what she wanted to…
Richland School District cancels school again following 'mask choice' vote
RICHLAND, Wash. -- For the second day in a row, the Richland School District has canceled school. On Tuesday, the school board voted 3-2 to make masking optional. Hours after the decision, the district announced an emergency closure for Wednesday.…
Spokane Police find 40,000 fentanyl pills, meth while responding to drive-by shooting
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Police confiscated a substantial amount of drugs and thousands of dollars in counterfeit money while responding to a drive-by shooting…
Spokane City Council votes for study on adding fluoride to water
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The City of Spokane will take a closer look at adding fluoride to its water. The city council voted 5-2 in favor of…
Spokane City Council votes to move forward with special election for EMS levy
SPOKANE, Wash.-- We're one step closer to voting for the renewal of an emergency medical services levy in Spokane this spring. Spokane City…
'It feels like home': ESPN analyst serves 'Farnham Flatbread' in Spokane to support the fight against cancer
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A popular voice you may have heard in Spokane raised money for a cancer organization in an unconventional way. The…
Son who shot and killed his father identified, charged with murder
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The man who shot and killed his father Thursday night was charged with first-degree murder, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Deputies…
Packed In: Spokane receives $680k grant for water, sewer systems for Liberty Park project
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The City of Spokane received a $680,460 grant to connect water and sewage systems to affordable housing units for…
City of Spokane adds fencing under Browne Street underpass
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Fences are going up on the sidewalks that run under the Browne Street underpass. City of Spokane leaders say the fencing is part of its…
'It just feels special': Spirit Games are back at the Spokane Arena
SPOKANE, Wash.-- The Spokane Arena thundered once again with the voices of cheering students. Monday kicked off the Spirit Games for Spokane schools. It's a competition between basketball…
Washington House bill would require informational human trafficking posters in all bathroom rest areas
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Several bills in the Washington Legislature would require a lot of action from the Department of Transportation. House Bill…
'The kids loved him': Coworkers, students remember beloved East Valley teacher
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A beloved East Valley School District teacher is being remembered. Tony Bevacqua died on Monday as he battled an aggressive cancerous brain tumor. Bevacqua worked…
YMCA purchases land on Moran Prairie, plans to build full facility
SPOKANE, Wash. – YMCA of the Inland Northwest is expanding on the South Hill. The organization has purchased 15 acres of land at 5020 South Glenrose. The property has long…
'It's a good feeling to be back': Schmidty's Burgers reopens in Coeur d'Alene following fire
After two years of waiting and patience, Schmidty's Burgers in Coeur d'Alene is back open at a new location. A fire destroyed the business and five others in January 2020.
'We're having a hard time': Local restaurants do what they can to battle staffing shortage, keep costs down
Small businesses can't seem to catch a break during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between staffing shortages and inflation, maybe have had a hard time keeping their doors open.
'I'm disappointed': Mayor Nadine Woodward responds to city council's move to censure council member who refuses to mask up
On Monday, the Spokane City Council not only voted to censure Bingle but also approved a resolution urging Woodward to enforce the mask rule and not let Bingle inside city hall without one on.
Man found dead at homeless encampment near I-90
SPOKANE, Wash.-- A man was found dead at 'Camp Hope' over the weekend. The Spokane Fire Department said it got a call about a possible death Sunday at…
'We don't have a choice and time is of the essence': Deputies rescue man who crashed into Hayden Lake
HAYDEN, Idaho -- A 91-year-old man has three deputies to thank for saving his life. They jumped into action when he drove into Hayden Lake and…
Spokane Police use undercover officers to find, arrest man accused of attacking women at Manito Park
SPOKANE Wash.-- The Spokane Police Department went to great lengths to find and arrest the man they think attacked two women at Manito Park. Spokane…
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