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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 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 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

Liberty Lake, WA

SPOKANE, Wash. — Nightly closures on I-90 will begin Wednesday night between Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is advising drivers to plan ahead as delays are expected after construction continues on the new Kramer Parkway under crossing. WSDOT said crews will be...

Nightly closures on I-90 between Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake begin Wednesday

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

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Spokane's mayor and two city council members introduced an ordinance that would make drug use in public spaces illegal. The ordinance was introduced by Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward and council members Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart. If approved, 'Safe Open Spaces Act,' would make "use of a controlled substance in public spaces without a prescription" a gross misdemeanor.

Public drug use could soon be illegal in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spring has officially sprung in the Inland Northwest, which means it's time to break out the golf clubs and sun visors as local courses prepare to open for the season. Liberty Lake Golf Course opened Thursday, March 23 along with MeadowWood Golf Course. Liberty Lake Golf...

Spokane area golf courses opening for the season

SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane is asking a Spokane County judge to declare the I-90 homeless camp a chronic and drug nuisance property. They are also seeking a warrant of abatement in order to clean up the camp site. In a 25-page complaint filed Monday, the city...

City of Spokane asks judge to declare I-90 homeless camp a chronic nuisance, authorize warrant of abatement

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 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. — 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

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. — The man police believe ran over a cyclist with a tow truck and ultimately killed her was found guilty of vehicular homicide on Wednesday afternoon. Jonathan Ryser has been found guilty of the death of Kerry Wiltzius, a well-known triathlete. The jury reached a verdict after only a few hours of deliberations.

Ryser found guilty of vehicular homicide in 2020 death of cyclist

Post Falls, ID

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The trial for the Post Falls man accused of running over a cyclist with a tow truck continues this week. Jonathan Ryser is facing charges of vehicular homicide for the death of Kerry Wiltzius three years ago. In June 2020, Kerry Wiltzius went out on...

Post Falls man facing vehicular homicide charges following deadly crash in 2020

Coeur D'alene, ID

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — North Idaho College won’t change athletics conferences any time soon — and recent efforts to do so reportedly jeopardized NIC’s relationship with the Northwest Athletic Conference. NIC President Nick Swayne revealed during Wednesday night’s trustee meeting that the National Junior College Athletic...

North Idaho College athletics conference change unlikely

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — This May, voters in Coeur d'Alene will be asked to pass a two year, $25 million supplemental levy. If it fails, the district says cuts will be deep. This decision comes less than a week after two levies failed. School board members decided to pull the maintenance levy. If approved, median priced homes could pay an additional $77 in property taxes a year.

Coeur d'Alene School District pushes $25 million levy on voters for this May

SPOKANE, Wash. — Paul Dillon has announced his campaign for Spokane City Council District 2. Dillon is Vice President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI). In a press release, Dillon said he is running for a more inclusive approach to city government.

Paul Dillon announces campaign for Spokane City Council position

SPOKANE, Wash. — Randy McGlenn has announced his bid for the Spokane City Council District 3 seat in this year's upcoming election. A former East Central neighborhood council chair, McGlenn now serves the Community Assembly for the West Central neighborhood. According to a press release, he wants to focus on "positive, productive, and reasonable solutions that will benefit all residents of Spokane."

Randy McGlenn announces bid for Spokane City Council District position

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — As the deadline to respond to its accreditor approaches, North Idaho College leaders fielded questions Thursday from the community. Around 100 people filled the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room in the Student Union Building on campus for a community focus group organized by Kootenai County’s four chambers of commerce.

North Idaho College responds to community questions

SPOKANE, Wash. — GU students filled the quad to cheer on the Zags in their eighth straight Sweet 16 appearance, and one thing we’ve learned is that win or lose, this school feels its not just the guys on the court who are part of the team. "As...

From students to grandmas, Spokane cheers on the Zags in the Sweet 16

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 COUNTY, Wash. — Spokane police are asking for the public's help in locating a young Spokane man last seen on Friday, March 3, 2023. 20-year-old Joseph "Joe" Kamau was last seen at his residence near Gonzaga University sometime after midnight on March 3. Kamau works at a local...

Spokane police looking for missing young man last seen in early March

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Increased coyote activity reported in Sandpoint, recreationists asked to take precautions

SANDPOINT, Idaho — Unusual coyote behavior in the greater Sandpoint area is likely tied to the animals becoming too comfortable around people, Idaho Fish and Game...

Increased coyote activity reported in Sandpoint, recreationists asked to take precautions

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