Idaho moves to Stage 4 of reopening plan, gatherings of any size now allowed
Idaho is moving forward to Stage 4 of the state's reopening plan.
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Two shot, injured at north Spokane apartment complex, suspects at large
Two people were injured in a shooting at a North Spokane apartment complex Monday evening and the shooters were still at large Tuesday morning.
Three Coeur d'Alene schools are requiring students to wear masks again
Last month, the Coeur d'Alene School Board voted to lift the mask mandate and not require students to wear a mask while in class, but two and a half weeks later, the mandate has returned.
Several Coeur d'Alene schools bring back mask mandate due to COVID outbreaks
The Coeur d'Alene School District announced eighth graders at Woodland Middle School and students at Lake City High School are back under a two-week mask mandate after COVID outbreaks.
Spokane woman identified as victim in Montana cold case
Remains found in Montana more than three decades ago have finally been identified as those of a missing Spokane woman.
Cheney house caught fire Saturday afternoon
CHENEY, Wash. -- Fire District 3 responded to a house in Cheney that caught fire Saturday afternoon on Lucas St. The district Division Chief Tim Loncon said everyone in the house got out safely and no pets were lost. The…
Bill to kill up to 90% of Idaho wolves signed by governor
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a measure that could lead to killing 90% of the state’s 1,500 wolves in a move that was backed by hunters and the state’s powerful ranching sector but…
Standoff with fugitive drug dealer in Chief Garry Park neighborhood ends with arrest
A standoff with a fugitive drug dealer in Spokane's Chief Garry Park neighborhood ended with an arrest late Thursday night.
EWU will not require students to get vaccinated
Eastern Washington University will not require students to get vaccinated to attend school.
Man accused of lighting St. Charles fire now facing federal charges
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The man accused of lighting fire to St. Charles Parrish and School now faces federal arson charges. A federal grand jury in Spokane returned an indictment charging 23-year-old Rio A. Mirabal in relation to the March fire.…
Girl shoots 3 at Idaho middle school; teacher disarms her
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a sixth-grade girl brought a gun to her Idaho middle school, shot and wounded two students and a custodian and then was disarmed by a teacher. Officials said at a news conference Thursday that…
Spokane Valley RV style shop catches fire
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1129 N. Flora on Wednesday night. The fire was at a detached RV style shop and crews were able to extinguish it. A second fire engine…
SWAT standoff at Cedar West Apartments ends in arrest
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane SWAT team was in a standoff with a domestic violence suspect at Cedar West Apartments, ending with the suspect coming out on his own. Ryan B. Schaules, 31, was arrested for second degree assault with…
Spokane Public Schools Board approves downtown stadium proposal
After months of public meetings, outreach and debate, the Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors voted to move forward with the proposed downtown stadium on Wednesday night.
COVID outbreak closes West Valley High School building for 10 days
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. --A COVID-19 outbreak at West Valley High School has forced the school to turn to remote-only learning for the next week and a half. In a letter to parents, the high school said there were five positive…
Amid legal challenge, capital gains tax signed into law
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets was signed into law Tuesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. A legal challenge against the tax has already started, with one lawsuit filed…
85-year-old Spokane man with Alzheimer's found
SPOKANE, Wash. -- It has been reported that 85-year-old Gordon Mann has been located at a family member's residence. Mann, who has Alzheimer's, left his house in North Spokane on Tuesday afternoon saying he was going to a friend's house…
Inslee leaving counties in current phases - for now
Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced a two-week pause to the "Healthy Washington" reopening plan, meaning all counties will stay in their current phases.
Man seriously injured in rollover crash near Schrag
ADAMS CO., Wash. -- A man was seriously injured in a rollover crash west of Ritzville early Tuesday morning. 31-year-old Jesse M. Van Benschoten of Oak Harbor was driving west on I-90 around 4:14 a.m. when he overcorrected and rolled…
Former Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan dies
Former Eastern Washington University president Mary Cullinan has died.
Victim in N. Spokane drive-by shooting dies, juvenile arrested
The victim in a drive-by shooting near Northtown Mall has died from his injuries.
Spokane Public Facilities District votes to enter downtown stadium agreement with SPS
The Spokane Public Facilities District voted Friday to enter into an agreement with Spokane Public Schools to build a new downtown sports stadium.
One person seriously injured in drive-by shooting near Northtown Mall, investigation underway
SPOKANE, Wash. -- One person was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting near Northtown Mall Thursday night. According to Spokane Police, officers responded to the shooting just after 8:00 p.m. Initial reports indicated two cars were involved and shots had…
Ethics committee votes to censure Idaho lawmaker
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A legislative ethics committee on Thursday voted to censure and suspend Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger in connection with allegations that he raped a 19-year-old intern. Von Ehlinger has denied all wrongdoing and maintains he had…
