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Spokane Valley man arrested for threatening to kill his family
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- A man who threatened to kill his family and ran through multiple backyards in Spokane Valley was arrested on Friday evening, according to Spokane Valley deputies.
The affordability of long-term stays in Spokane motels versus renting apartment
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — The Spokane region has been plagued with housing shortages for quite some time, which is why many people in need of affordable housing might be looking at extended-stay motels instead of renting an apartment, staying in a housing project or a shelter. The Park Lane...
Coeur d’Alene trustees agree to close Borah elementary
Coeur d’Alene school trustees made the unprecedented decision Monday evening to close one of their 11 elementary schools due to a hefty shortfall in the 2025 budget. They also agreed to continue with the five-day week schedule but will consider switching from a late start Monday to an early release Friday to provide effective professional development. For now, the district won’t move to the four-day calendar but it’s still a viable option for future consideration, they said.
Vendors prepare for upcoming Kootenai County Farmers' Market in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Vendors in North Idaho are preparing for the Kootenai County Farmers' Market as summertime approaches. In two weeks, the stands will be full of locals and tourists shopping for fresh produce, homemade products, beautiful flowers and more. The farmers' market hosts all kinds of vendors and music.
Man arrested after failed attempt to break into business with stolen car
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Deputies arrested a man who slammed a stolen car into the wall of a business. According to the Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Damien Ocacio tried to break into a business near North Farr Road and East Main Tuesday night. After failing to break in, Ocacio drove away. Deputies said that he later came back, only to fail again.
Spokane man sentenced for battery with intent to murder
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office sentenced a Spokane man to prison after he tried to kill a woman in January. The charge stems from an incident where Coeur d’Alene police responded to a medical emergency at a hotel on January 6. When police arrived, they found a woman bleeding from her nose and head, where she had multiple deep cuts. The woman reported that she had been beaten with a pair of pliers in a hotel room.
Spokane Valley tiptoeing around preemption on elevating drug penalties
(The Center Square) – Washington state's preemption doctrine limits local governments' ability to enact policies regarding controlled substances, but Spokane Valley is looking for a way around that. The state's "Blake fix" drug possession law that went into effect on July 1, 2023, makes illegal drug possession and public drug use gross misdemeanors, with the maximum jail time for the first and second offense up to 180 days per offense. A third arrest could mean up to 364 days in jail. The law limits any...
Whooping cough cases rise in North Idaho’s Kootenai County, health officials say
Whooping cough, a highly contagious disease most dangerous to babies, is on the rise in Kootenai County, home to Coeur d’Alene in North Idaho, health officials say. Panhandle Health District announced in a news release on Wednesday that the district has reported 19 confirmed cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, in Kootenai County, […] The post Whooping cough cases rise in North Idaho’s Kootenai County, health officials say appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Idaho church responds to tragic loss of pastor
PINEHURST, Idaho - Real Life Ministries in Idaho is mourning the loss of its pastor after he was discovered dead by police on Tuesday. Church elders released a statement outlining how the church plans to respond to the loss and support its congregation. "This is a significant loss for our...
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