Idaho State

Coeur D'alene, ID

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Spokane, WA

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SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane is investing $80 million into nearly 40 new construction projects for 2023. According to the city, the construction work is being done to improve streets in critical areas that move people and commerce, replace and repair bridges, protect the Spokane River and invest in critical water and sewer systems.

Spokane to undergo $80 million in construction projects for 2023

Spokane County, WA

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — As spring turns to summer, construction companies want more people to help support growth in our area. Wednesday, Inland Northwest AGC hosted a construction job fair to look for the next generation of welders, operators and carpenters. Workforce Development Director Chelsea Barton said the future...

Inland Northwest AGC hosts job fair at Spokane County Fairgrounds

California State

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department (SPD) has identified the body of a woman in a nearly 40-year-old cold case dating back to 1984. With help from genetic genealogy and the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office, SPD identified the body as Ruth Belle Waymire, who was originally found on June 20, 1984.

Spokane police identify body found nearly 40 years ago with help from genetic genealogy

SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington State University (WSU) and Providence have partnered together to launch Eastern Washington's first pediatric residency program. The announcement came Tuesday morning on WSU's Spokane campus. Support from community partners including Community Cancer Fund and Premera Blue Cross made the program possible. It's a three-year residency...

WSU, Providence announces Eastern Washington's first pediatric residency program

SPOKANE, Wash. — A man nearly died at a North Spokane crosswalk on Division Street and now the city of Spokane is expected to pay him $3.1 million in a settlement. Spokane County court documents say, in November 2018, Benjamin Gedeon used the Rhoades Avenue and Division Street crosswalk to return to work from lunch at Panera.

Spokane pedestrian sues city for $3.1 million following incident at crosswalk

Spokane Valley, WA

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A man was arrested after he allegedly set fire to an empty house in the Spokane Valley area near I-90 on Wednesday. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), firefighters from Spokane and Spokane Valley responded to a reported house fire in the 400 block of S. Chronicle Road in Spokane Valley at approximately 9:45 a.m.

Man arrested for allegedly setting fire to abandoned Spokane Valley home

Washington State

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington House released its transportation budget proposal on Monday, featuring some key changes from Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed transportation budget. One of the biggest changes is lawmakers want to continue to fund major projects like the North Spokane Corridor (NSC). Inslee's proposed budget called...

New budget proposal restores funding for North-South Freeway project

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Community Against Racism (SCAR) has drafted a letter to Spokane City Council and Mayor Nadine Woodward calling for the resignation of Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl. In the letter, SCAR says Meidl is using city resources to advance the agenda of a narrow group...

SCAR drafts letter calling for Spokane police chief's resignation

Seattle, WA

SPOKANE, Wash. — A Washington photographer took advantage of the statewide lockdown in 2020 by capturing images of unusually empty streets in Seattle and Spokane. Photographer Jaymz Kennedy returned to Spokane on the anniversary of the lockdown, three years later, happy to see things back to normal. On March...

'Ghost town' | Looking back to Spokane streets when the state went into lockdown

SPOKANE, Wash. — A band of heavy snow set up over Spokane's South Hill Friday night, coating the area in a blanket of fresh accumulation in a matter of minutes. The heavy snowfall was very localized, some areas just down the road missed out entirely. This is what we...

Heavy snow falls on Spokane Friday night

SPOKANE, Wash. — It wasn't enough to pull out the snow shovels, but today's snow dusted cars and roofs, leaving many across the region wondering when will this winter weather finally be behind us?. "I'm over it," Spokane resident Sandra Bradshaw said. I'm definitely over the winter." But, winter...

Snow makes sudden return in Spokane with brief white out conditions along I-90

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — You've heard of Grannies for Gregg, but Good Samaritan in Spokane Valley may as well start their own fan club. "Oh yes," said activities director emeritus Deb Carney. "Oh yes, that would be Verna. Huge Zags fan. And then we have Melva and then we have Gloria."

Good Samaritan Senior Living shows Gonzaga spirit during March Madness tournament

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council voted to override the mayoral veto of its ordinance related to landlord-tenant regulations during Monday night's legislative meeting. Council voted 5-2 to override the veto. According to the city, the ordinance originally passed 5-2 on Feb. 27 and was later vetoed by Mayor...

Spokane City Council votes to override mayoral veto of landlord-tenant ordinance, make changes to general facilities charges

SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane County judge officially declared the I-90 homeless encampment a chronic nuisance during a hearing on Thursday. In addition to the declaration, the judge found the city of Spokane established a clear and certain right to relief from the chronic nuisance. She also asked the city and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to devise a plan and timeframe to clear the camp by April 19.

Judge declares I-90 homeless camp a chronic nuisance, asks city and state to form clearing plan

SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington's Department of Transportation (WSDOT) calls the City of Spokane's lawsuit over Camp Hope a surprise and a disappointment. The encampment along I-90 is down to 65 people as of last week, an 86% decrease since October's count of 465, according to WSDOT. In filings Monday,...

WSDOT questions timing of Spokane lawsuit over Camp Hope

SPOKANE, Wash. — A request for a search warrant related to a deadly west Spokane shooting shows a man the victim knew left the scene at the same time the shooting happened. Witnesses told police that the man never got along with the victim and even threatened to shoot him at one point.

Spokane shooting victim's dad saw man run from apartment before police arrived

Post Falls, ID

POST FALLS, Idaho — The Post Falls Police Department (PFPD) found a credit card skimmer installed at a local convenience store on Monday and are now urging businesses and shoppers to be careful. PFPD officers were called to a local store after someone reported a credit card skimmer was...

Credit card skimmer found in Post Falls convenience store, police urging caution

POST FALLS, Idaho — Police arrested a 19-year-old suspected in connection with a stabbing in Post Falls on March 18. According to the Post Falls Police Captian Mark J. Brantl, 19-year-old Collin Scrimsher is facing aggravated battery charges after allegedly stabbing an 18-year-old man multiple times. Police say Scrimsher fled from the scene.

Police: 19-year-old arrested for alleged stabbing at a house party in Post Falls

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A vehicle fire is currently causing a traffic backup on westbound I-90 near Pines Road in Spokane Valley. It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries to report from this incident. Emergency crews are currently on scene extinguishing the fire and directing traffic away from the blaze.

Car fire causing traffic backup on westbound I-90 near Pines Road

SPOKANE, Wash. — Update: At this time, all cars have been cleared from the scene and all lanes of eastbound I-90 are reopened, according to WSP. Original: Crews are currently responding to a crash involving multiple cars on eastbound I-90 just west of Division. Three out of four lanes...

3 lanes blocked after crash involving multiple cars on eastbound I-90 just west of Division

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police are seeking help in identifying the suspect in a hit and run that occurred on the 1400 block of East Illinois around 4 p.m. Thursday. According to police, the victim was trying to jump start his car before being pinned by another vehicle. The suspect reportedly fled the area, leaving the victim hospitalized with severe injuries.

SPD seeking help identifying suspect in hit and run that left victim severely injured

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Coeur d'Alene Riverfront Park Amphitheater getting shade covers

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The “frying pan” at Riverstone Park will be cooling down this summer, as reported by KREM 2 News partner the Coeur d'Alene/Post...

Coeur d'Alene Riverfront Park Amphitheater getting shade covers

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