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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. — 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, 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

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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The Seeweewana did not go gentle into Lake Coeur d’Alene’s deep. The lake’s last wooden tour boat stayed afloat for 17 minutes after it was scuttled, a quarter mile from City Beach, while hundreds watched from boats, a seaplane, the shore, the boardwalk and Beverly’s.

'Piece of history': The Seeweewana sank into Lake Coeur d’Alene 35 years ago

SPOKANE, Wash. — One person is dead and police are searching for a suspect after a shooting at the Sisters Haven apartments in West Spokane. According to SPD, officers responded to the shooting around 3 p.m. When they arrived, they found a dead man inside one of the apartments. A K9 unit is on the scene and people are allowed to come in and out of the apartments.

1 person dead, no arrests made in shooting at Sisters Haven apartments

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Deputies with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that took the life of 36-year-old Wesley Coffey of Post Falls. According to KCSO, the crash occurred Monday around 4 p.m. on the intersection of Prairie Ave. and Cornerstone Dr. Coffey, who...

Kootenai County deputies investigating deadly motorcycle crash in Coeur d'Alene

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SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga's March Madness run may be over, but sports fans are still flocking to Spokane to track a bracket of a different kind. USA Volleyball's Pacific Northwest Qualifier volleyball tournament is in town, drawing tens of thousands of athletes and fans. It's also exciting for Spokane's...

Pacific Northwest Qualifier brings big crowds and big bucks to Spokane

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

SPOKANE, Wash. — The man accused of severely injuring another man in a hit-and-run incident reportedly asked the victim for help jump-starting his car. The suspect then pinned the victim between his car and the victim's car before driving off, according to documents. Police arrested 72-year-old Michael Cotter and...

Documents: Hit and run suspect asked victim for car jump before pinning him between 2 cars

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — One person is in critical condition after a house fire in North Spokane on Thursday morning. At this time, SPD Major Crimes detectives have developed probable cause to arrest 36-year-old Jenny K. Barden for first-degree arson. Police say her whereabouts are currently unknown. Barden is...

Firefighters investigating North Spokane house fire, police seeking suspect

Spokane Valley, WA

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. — 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. — Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Spokane Valley's Northwood neighborhood. According to firefighters with the Spokane Valley Fire District 9 (SVFD9), a house located north of Millwood caught fire early Wednesday morning. Firefighters said nobody was injured and they are trying to extinguish...

Spokane Valley firefighters battle house fire in a Northwood neighborhood

POST FALLS, Idaho — A new era of food, fun, fellowship and family outings has arrived in the River City. The Post Falls Pavilion at 3758 E. Horsehaven Ave. had its soft opening Tuesday, with a grand opening planned for later this spring. Ray and Kat Gawenit of Post...

Post Falls Pavilion open for business

SPOKANE, Wash. — The cause of death for a man found near Spokane's High Bridge Park has been ruled a homicide by the Spokane County Medical Examiner. According to a press release from the Spokane Police Department, 57-year-old Nicholas A. Wright's body was found near the park on a remote hillside between Inland Empire and W. Sunset Blvd. around 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Spokane County Medical Examiner rules death of man found near High Bridge Park a homicide

POST FALLS, Idaho — Post Falls American Legion Post 143 removed a Confederate flag from its display of historical American battle flags in response to outcry on social media. "It has come to our attention that someone has taken issue with one of the flags in our historical section...

Confederate flag pulled from American Legion display

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, 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. — 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

SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane mom is in jail after being accused of blowing drug smoke into her one-year-old son's face. Kandyse M. Lewis, 35, faces one endangerment with a controlled substance charge. The one-year-old boy went to the hospital to be checked out. Court documents show a witness told police this was no accident. It was intentional.

Court docs: Spokane mom accused of using meth pipe, blowing smoke into 1-year-old baby's face

Deer Park, WA

DEER PARK, Wash. — Crews are investigating a house fire that left one dead on the 36500 block of North Echo Road just outside of Deer Park. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, crews responded to the fire that left one dead just after 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Firefighters and officers are investigating what initially led to the fire at this time.

Crews investigating deadly house fire just outside Deer Park

SPOKANE, Wash. — The jury now has the case in Jonathan Ryser's vehicular homicide trial. Jurors heard from two final defense witnesses Tuesday morning, including Ryser himself, before starting deliberations late in the afternoon. Ryser testified about the morning in June 2020 when he hit Kerry Wiltzius, who was...

Jonathan Ryser takes the stand in his vehicular homicide trial, jury starts deliberating

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

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Spokane City Council approves $2.8 million homelessness grant

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council approved a nearly $2.8 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC). The grant will help people out...

Spokane City Council approves $2.8 million homelessness grant

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