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The man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Local University High School students hit the stage with 'Legally Blonde the Musical'
SPOKANE, Wash. - University High School is mid-way through their very busy theatre season presenting 'Legally Blonde the Musical' to the community. Three students gave us a behind-the-scenes look into how the community stepped up for them and their love for this production. "We have had so much support; it's...
A spoonful of Expo: The unique utensils sold during Spokane’s World’s Fair
SPOKANE, Wash. – Expo ‘74 featured a panoply of products, including official World’s Fair spoons. Hayden resident Becky Mumford found a pair of the commemorative Expo spoons still in their original packaging. “I remember the day we went to Expo ‘74 and riding the gondola over the...
New COO appointed to Providence Medical Group
SPOKANE, Wash. — Providence Medical Group has appointed a new chief operating officer (COO). Carmen Green has more than 20 years of healthcare experience, most recently working as the clinical operations director for Providence's pediatrics division. She will become Providence's new COO when current officer Kathy Tarcon retires this month.
U.S. Justice Dept. awards Spokane police $120K as its share of forfeited home sale
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice handed the Spokane Police Department a big check – nearly $120,000 – on Thursday. The payment was SPD's share following the sale of a home, where the department, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration and an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, seized around 20 pounds of methamphetamine, according to a press release. Helmut Borchert pleaded guilty to a possession charge...
Spokane woman collects every single Lilac Festival pin
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane woman has collected every single Spokane Lilac Festival pin. Festival pins have been made for each parade since 1976 and have become a part of Spokane history. NonStop Local will be streaming Saturday’s Lilac Festival Parade live starting at 7:30pm. FOX28 Spokane©
Drought is forecast to worsen in the Inland Northwest this summer
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Spring rain continues to fall behind average in the Inland Northwest without much time to make up for it. Exactly 2 inches of rain fell in the Lilac City from March 1 to May 17. That's about half of the average for that time period.
Local restaurants looking forward to spot at Spokane International Airport | Boomtown
SPOKANE, Wash. — A new concourse at the Spokane airport will give travelers the chance to access some of their favorite Inland Northwest restaurants. The new C-Concourse at the Spokane International Airport (GEG) is set to open later this summer and will feature three new gates, brand new ticketing booths and nearly a dozen local restaurants. As Spokane continues to grow, airport officials believe this expansion couldn't have come at a more perfect time.
Cat Tales Master Plan gives hope for bigger, new location
MEAD, Wash. — Cat Tales Wildlife Center has hopes to expand and relocate from its current north Spokane county location. They recently worked with a graduate student to create a master plan for a future new facility. But the owner's dream of giving the big cats more room to roam needs community support before it can come to fruition.
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