Spokane WA

It’s no secret that public defenders have long been asked to take on too many cases, reducing their ability to provide adequate counsel to defendants as guaranteed by both the U.S. and Washington state constitutions. But in recent years, professional organizations have determined attorneys have an ethical duty to...

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs saw their longstanding series with Kentucky come to an abrupt end last month, but they've already replaced them with a differe

SPOKANE, Wash. — People facing eviction in Spokane now have access to a new program designed to connect them with resources that could help them stay in their homes.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police are warning parents about a rise in online predators targeting local children, prompting a new community education campaign focused on digital safety. The Spokane Police Department is partnering with the Spokane Regional Health District and the FBI on a Child Internet Safety Education Ca

SPOKANE, Wash. — Shades of Motherhood Network is opening a new Afrocentric boutique inside Northtown Mall. More than a shopping destination, the organization says Common Grounds is a space where culture, fashion and storytelling come together to honor history, celebrate creativity and strengthen community. The grand op

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — Paragraphs and Pages, a new independent bookstore in Liberty Lake, will open June 20. Co-owners Nathan and Stephanie Hansen say the independent bookstore is focused on building and supporting a vibrant literary community through book clubs, author events, and reader programming. Nathan spent the l

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced work zone speed camera enforcement was expanding into the Spokane area as part of a push to slow drivers in active construction and maintenance zones. The first local project to use the cameras...

Throw on a cute summery ’fit and grab your tote bags — it’s time to head to The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair one last time. After two-dozen years, the popular market held at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center will close its final chapter this weekend, June 6 and 7.

BREWSTER, Wash. — A Brewster doctor was sentenced to federal prison after the court found he gave recalled and adulterated medical devices to Medicaid patients and submitted false claims. Dr. Eric Edward Haeger, 57, was sentenced to one year in prison and one year of supervised release. The sentence...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A Kirkland man was arrested on Tuesday night for driving a stolen vehicle under the influence, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Spokane Valley deputies were first notified around 7:10 p.m. about a man displaying disorderly behavior, with a caller claiming that...