Spokane, WA

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Coeur D'alene, ID

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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The city of Coeur d'Alene has posted signs around Tubbs Hill warning people that a mountain lion was recently spotted in the area. Monte McCully, city trails coordinator, said Tuesday that the sighting was reported June 1. “Several people saw it,” he said. The...

Mountain lion reportedly sighted on Tubbs Hill in Coeur D'Alene

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department (SPD) and Washington State Patrol (WSP) are searching for an at-risk indigenous man who has been missing for a month. 54-year-old Willard Crazymule was last seen on May 10, 2023 in the area of W. 5th Ave. and S. Walnut St. in Spokane. Police say he is missing his right arm and sports a "Crazymule" tattoo on his left arm. He is 5'8'' and 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

SPD, WSP searching for at-risk missing indigenous man

SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane recently announced that a dog park will be coming to the city. Now officials are holding a workshop on Tuesday evening so residents can review design concepts and share feedback. Tuesday’s workshop will begin at 6 p.m. at Cooper Elementary. Workshop participants...

Parks and Rec holding meeting over design of new dog park in North Spokane

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — One year after extremists attempted to hijack their celebration, the North Idaho Pride Alliance returned to Coeur d’Alene City Park for its annual community event. “Just celebrating love,” smiled Daniel Flowerdew, a longtime North Idaho resident. Flowerdew says he’s proud to see the community...

'We all deserve love' | Thousands attend Coeur d’Alene Pride in the Park

Hayden, ID

HAYDEN, Idaho — Northern Lakes Fire District is opening its third career-staffed station, further strengthening its comprehensive emergency services to the community. The new station, an interim solution, is located at the Coeur d'Alene Airport situated in Hayden. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station is on the airport's north side and will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Northern Lakes Fire opening temporary station

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Medical Examiner confirmed through DNA that pieces of a skull found in the Spokane River belong to a 2015 homicide victim. DNA from skull fragments found in 2018 and 2020 allowed the medical examiner's office to identify the remains as Bret Snow, a homicide victim who was reported missing by his family in 2015. The medical examiner's office was able to test DNA from those skull fragments using forensic genetic genealogy.

Spokane County Medical Examiner confirms remains found in Spokane River are 2015 homicide victim

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, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools will meet Wednesday night to decide if they will join a lawsuit against several social media platforms. In January, Seattle Public Schools became the first district to sue a group of social media companies over the mental health crisis in America's youth. Now it has become a mass action lawsuit with several other districts joining. Spokane Public Schools will vote on a resolution Wednesday night. If they vote yes, SPS will join the lawsuit.

SPS to vote on whether or not to join social media lawsuit

HAYDEN, Idaho — Deputies with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) are searching for a missing Coeur d’Alene man last seen in Hayden. According to investigators, 43-year-old Earle Gilbert Wolfrom Jr. of Coeur d’Alene was last seen on Saturday, June 2 at approximately 3 p.m. Deputies say Wolfrom left the area of the Hayden Canyon Storage located at 12115 N. Government Way riding his orange 2007 KTM off-road motorcycle.

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane is reminding people to have garbage cans out for pick up before 7 a.m. to avoid hot afternoon temperatures. According to the city of Spokane, routes may begin earlier in the day to avoid the high heat. High temperatures forecasted in the next few months for the summer put garbage crews at risk of heat-related injuries like heatstroke.

Spokane reminds people to have garbage cans out by 7 a.m.

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

Missouri State

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department (SPD) announced Friday they have solved another cold case, the second in a number of months. A grant to use genetic genealogy to identify human remains allowed the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office to identify a man found in a Spokane railroad tunnel more than 40 years ago. Thanks to DNA testing from the victim's relatives, the man was identified as Donald Leroy Pearson.

Body found in Spokane railroad tunnel 40 years ago identified

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

Spokane Valley, WA

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — West Valley School District moms Rebecca Lee and Kimberly Hutchins look at the transition from middle school to high school as a monumental moment. That's why Lee and Hutchins were disappointed to learn they wouldn't be able to be in the room to see their daughters sing in the choir and be recognized for their academic achievements.

Centennial Middle School parents not invited to 8th grade graduation assembly

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.

Liberty Lake, WA

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — Drivers in Liberty Lake may not even notice them, but there are several license plate readers across the city, and they recently helped police identify and arrest a man accused of attacking and strangling a woman. The victim told police she parked at a trailhead...

License plate readers help police arrest man for strangling woman in Liberty Lake

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 — Cody Moore is a firefighter with the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, but recently, the station's nine-year-old yellow lab inspired him to tune in to his artistic side. "We call it work but it's just a lot of good times," Moore said about working with the...

Meet Murphy the Fire Station Dog | Inland NorthBest

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 — North Idaho College is in the final weeks before a decision is made on its accreditation. The school recently submitted its official plea to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The submission included steps the school is trying to take to maintain its current status. In that report, board members said they will undergo intensive training with consultants.

North Idaho College Board of Trustees to hold meeting Wednesday

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 VALLEY, Wash. — Law enforcement responded early Sunday morning to a fatal Spokane Valley shooting in which a Spokane County sheriff's deputy shot a man. The shooting took place near the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and North Dyer Road around 12:12 am. According to preliminary information from...

Investigation underway after Spokane County Sheriff's deputy shoots and kills man in Spokane Valley

Sandpoint, ID

SANDPOINT, Idaho — Alterra Mountain Company announced Thursday that they have purchased Schweitzer Mountain as the 18th property in their portfolio. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year subject to closing conditions. "With an incredible mountain in one of the most beautiful settings in...

Schweitzer Mountain sold to Denver-based company

Oregon State

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

CLARK COUNTY, Wash. — Daybreak Youth Services is filing a lawsuit against the Washington State Department of Health just days after the DOH suspended its license. DOH argues that two Daybreak facilities are operating without a license, as both Spokane and Brush Prarie locations still have patients. Daybreak was reportedly given four days to submit a plan for moving or discharging patients.

Daybreak Youth Services facilities reportedly operating without licenses, DOH says

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Things 2 Do | Spokane events happening March 24-26

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...

Things 2 Do | Spokane events happening March 24-26

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