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Coeur D'alene, ID

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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — One year ago, 31 members of the Patriot Front were arrested in Coeur d'Alene, close by where the annual Pride in the Park was being held. Now, as the North Idaho Pride Alliance gets ready to host this year's event, Executive Director Dr. Sarah Lynch says they're moving on and looking forward to people coming out and celebrating Pride.

Pride in the Park returns to North Idaho one year after members of hate group are arrested

Washington State

SPOKANE, Wash. — Newly filed court documents give a more detailed timeline of when and how Spokane officials plan to clear the I-90 homeless encampment by the end of June. The City of Spokane and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) filed a plan to close the I-90 homeless encampment, commonly referred to as Camp Hope, on or before June 30. According to that plan, the city and the state intend to provide campers with better housing opportunities and other assistance before cleaning up and clearing out the camp.

Here's how the city of Spokane plans to clear the I-90 homeless encampment

SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have filed a plan with a Superior Court judge to close the encampment on I-90 before June 30. Both parties issued the following statement:. “Representatives from the State and the City of Spokane have met...

City of Spokane and WSDOT file plan to close I-90 encampment before June 30

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — This week, attend one of many events taking place in the Inland Northwest to kick off the first month of summer. Sunny weather and temperatures in the 80s are expected for this weekend. Some of the events you could attend include a free horse and...

Things 2 Do | Spokane events happening June 2-5

Oregon State

Spokane Valley, WA

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — "His role was joy," Joshua Hendricks said as he teared up thinking about his son, Jeffrey Thor. Thor died Tuesday after he was hit by a car in Spokane Valley while out on a walk with his family. Thor spent a week at Sacred Heart...

'He was my world' | Grieving Spokane Valley father remembers two-year-old son

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A man is being held on $100,000 bail after police said he “pistol whipped” and shot another man twice outside a Coeur d'Alene bar Monday night. The shooting victim, identified by police as Brandon Burnette, was in critical condition early Tuesday evening at Kootenai Health.

Man arrested after bar shooting in Coeur d'Alene

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — In its final official report before a hearing on its accreditation, North Idaho College (NIC) lists numerous changes the board of trustees has made since March. That includes intensive training with consultants. A letter posted outside the administration building shows the board will have another...

North Idaho College issues final plea as loss of accreditation hovers over school

SPOKANE, Wash. — A 40-year-old Spokane woman pled guilty to illegally obtaining $360,000 in COVID relief funding for small businesses. Marisa Beck pled guilty to stealing money from small business relief funding, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa R. Waldref announced Wednesday. Beck stole a total of $368,829 by submitting false payroll and revenue to get the relief funds.

Spokane woman pleads guilty to stealing more than $360,000 in COVID relief funding

Nevada State

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — With the weather warming up, some splash pads are now open across the Spokane area. Most of the splash pads are now open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This week, heat returns with temperatures in the 80s and upper 80s all weekend before 90s return to the forecast next week.

Splash pads open for the season in some Spokane parks

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The two-year-old who was one of four people hit by a car in Spokane Valley last week has died according to Washington State Patrol. The crash occurred on May 23 at the intersection of Highway 27 and 24th Ave. A 16-year-old girl was driving a car that hit a mother and her three sons. The 11-month-old and 11-year-old along with the mother survived the crash. Sadly, after over a week in the hospital, the 2-year-old they call Baby Thor has died.

Toddler hit by car in Spokane Valley dies one week later

Reardan, WA

SPOKANE, Wash. — A 17-year-old has been sentenced to two and a half years in juvenile detention following an accidental shooting in Reardan that killed 15-year-old Shadrach Hall-Turner. 17-year-old Koedi White pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm as part of a plea deal....

17-year-old sentenced to 2.5 years in juvenile detention following accidental shooting in Reardan

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Spokane International Airport with a $25.8 million grant for its terminal ramp expansion and parallel taxi lane project. Airport Board Chair Nancy Voorhees says the grant will help build additional ramp space to support the ongoing Concourse C...

Spokane International Airport receives $25.8 million grant for terminal expansion project

REARDAN, Wash. — The Inland Northwest Rail Museum is turning seven in August. The organization was created and born as a labor of love to preserve the rich history of railroads throughout the area and continue the history lesson for future generations. Before the museum came to life, the...

Inland Northwest Rail Museum keeping history of Inland Empire Railway alive

Pullman, WA

Newport, WA

NEWPORT, Wash. — The Kalispel Tribe is collaborating with Washington State University (WSU) archeologists on a 5,000-year-old archeological excavation that will help reveal more about the history of the Kalispel Tribe’s indigenous food systems. WSU researchers said Ancient Tribal earth ovens, which were built long before the Egyptian...

Kalispel Tribe and WSU to dig into Ancient tribal earth ovens found near Newport

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Lake Coeur d'Alene is one of the Pacific Northwest's biggest attractions. And, according to a new report from a leading mobility service provider, has some of the bluest water in the country. A recent report from the nationwide rental car company SIXT ranked the water...

Report: Coeur d’Alene Lake ranked 9th bluest water in the U.S.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Residents in Spokane Valley will soon have a new library to call their own. The Spokane County Library District announced that the new $15 million library will open on Saturday, June 17. The 28,000-square-foot library located at 22 N. Herald Road features a public gathering...

New $15 million library in Spokane Valley set to open June 17

Post Falls, ID

POST FALLS, Idaho — From a pharmacy and a drugstore to a laundromat, a police station and, now, the home of the Post Falls Museum and Historical Society, the Chapin Building flows River City history. The historical society is asking you, the citezenry, to share any and all stories...

Post Falls Chapin Building's 100th-anniversary celebration happening in July

SPOKANE, Wash. — A person died after being hit by a car on Division Street in downtown Spokane Friday night. Spokane police (SPD) said the roadway reopened after Division St., between 2nd Avenue and Sprague, was blocked for a few hours on Friday. The victim was taken to the...

Spokane police investigating deadly pedestrian collision on Division St. downtown

SPOKANE, Wash. — If you looked at 10-year-old Lily Kryzhanivskyy today, you would likely notice her pretty smile and beautiful brown hair. If you didn't know her story, you would have no idea the scars around her mouth are from the cougar attack she survived last summer. Memorial Day...

Cougar attack survivor shares near-death experience from one year ago

SPOKANE, Wash. — It's June, which means Pride. The Community Colleges of Spokane hosted pride events to kick off Pride month. "It's super important for us not just to say to our student body but to our faculty and staff that you belong here," said Stacy Kowtko, SCC's Pride club advisor.

Community Colleges of Spokane host Pride events to kick off Pride month

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department on Friday offered tips to ensure people stay safe this weekend. 1) The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck, railings and out from under the eaves and overhanging branches. 2) Keep children and pets at least...

Coeur d'Alene Fire Department offers tips to stay safe on Memorial Day weekend

SPOKANE, Wash. — The 38th annual MAC ArtFest kicks off on Friday at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. The event will feature live music, food trucks, and a beer garden on the front lawn of the MAC. According to organizers, this year’s festival has grown in size...

‘It’s the unofficial start of summer’ | MAC ArtFest returns for another year

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

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...

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

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