Spokane, WA

Spokane County, WA

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Coeur D'alene, ID

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KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — The first time Megan Lorincz conducted a sexual assault examination in an emergency room, it was because she was the senior nurse on shift, so despite having no training for dealing with an assault victim or with taking forensic evidence, she conducted the exam. Lorincz...

North Idaho course prepares nurses to support assault victims

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. — 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

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Officials at the Coeur d'Alene School District are crafting two plans for the future. One is to carry on if the two-year, $25 million-per-year supplemental levy measure is approved May 16 at the polls. The other is a reduction in force that will include a...

'Ready for the worst': Coeur d'Alene School District prepares for possible levy outcomes

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

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

Seattle, WA

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

Post Falls, ID

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 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

Nevada State

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 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

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 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

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

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. — 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

The Idaho Transportation Department is studying I-90 from state line to Coeur d’Alene. The department wants to reduce crashes and save drivers time in an area expected to double in traffic volume by 2045. "This study is looking at what we need to do to keep up with growth,"...

North Idaho prepares for increasing I-90 traffic volume

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 COUNTY, Wash. — Cloudy weather is on its way this weekend, but Things 2 Do is tracking down some fun events in the area to beat the dreary day!. This week, take bunny pictures at River Park Square, attend a Gem Mineral & Jewelry show, a Spokane pop-up children's resale or an artist's market at the Wonder Building.

Things 2 Do | Spokane events happening March 24-26

Spokane Valley, WA

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

Texas State

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

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

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Court documents state Michael Anderson Elementary School staff didn't report abuse

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — WARNING: The following story contains details surrounding the sexual abuse of a minor. Reader discretion is advised. The Air Force Office of...

Court documents state Michael Anderson Elementary School staff didn't report abuse

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