Idaho Driver Killed in Accident With Freightliner Semi-Truck Driven By Washington Man
A fatal accident was reported by the Idaho State Police in Northern Idaho near Lake Pend Oreille involving a semi-truck and a Honda SUV.
A Spokane Mother Was Killed In Front Of Her Sons
The most unbearable part of Rachael Ballinger’s death is not only that a 41-year-old mother was killed in Spokane, Washington. It is that her two sons were inside the home when it happened, close enough to be pulled into a nightmare no child in America should ever have to remember. Police said officers responded just..
Rollover Crash Closes Highway Near Rathdrum, Driver Airlifted
RATHDRUM, ID – A 26-year-old Hayden man was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a rollover crash on State Highway 41 north of Wyoming Avenue near Rathdrum. According to Idaho State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 1
Spokane Valley police arrest suspect for alleged animal cruelty charges
Spokane Valley Police Department arrested a man for alleged animal cruelty after witnesses reported him throwing, hitting, and abusing a 12-week-old puppy, leading to felony and misdemeanor charges. Spokane Valley Police Department (SVPD) says it has taken a man into custody for alleged animal cruelty on Wednesday. SVP
Spokane task force revives public safety tax debate after 2023 jail failure
(The Center Square) - After months of build-up, the Safe and Healthy Spokane Task Force released its final report on Thursday, urging the region to impose taxes to fund “modern, integrated justice facilities” and a “network of community-based facilities,” two years after residents rejected a countywide jail tax. The 14
Former Spokane County deputy to claim self defense at trial
SPOKANE, Wash. — The criminal trial for former Spokane County sheriff's deputy Clay Hilton is expected to begin early next week with jury selection scheduled for Monday. A defense filing submitted on June 11, 2026 gave a preview of Hilton's strategy. His attorneys said he planned to argue self-defense and seek indemnif
Mobile Speed Camera Coming to Spokane Construction Zone This Summer
In Spokane, a new mobile speed camera aims to keep construction workers safe this summer as they repair the road between the Burlington Northern Bridge and Geiger Road.
Spokane Valley deputies investigate gunshots near N. Bowdish Rd and E. Mission Ave
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Spokane Valley deputies heard reports of gunshots and found shell casings near N. Bowdish Road and E. Mission Avenue on Tuesday around noon. Deputies at the scene talked to witnesses who heard the shots but were not able to determine if anyone was injured, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office sai
Spokane’s Safe and Healthy Task Force to deliver community “roadmap” tomorrow
On Thursday, a group of Spokane community leaders will reveal what they call their “road map for safer and healthier communities.”. The proposal from the Safe and Healthy Task Force may recommend the county ask the public for money to build new correctional facilities. Voters said no to a jail ballot measure in 2023. H
Spokane Youth Sports Awards honors standout athletes from across the metro, region
Liam Bradford, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Jun. 10—The annual Spokane Youth Sports Awards took place Tuesday evening as elite high school teams and individual athletes from around the city and region packed into the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. The awards ceremony dates back more than a decade...

















