Man faces Spokane County judge for allegedly threatening Gonzaga student with gun
SPOKANE, Wash. — The man accused of pointing a gun at a Gonzaga University student in the University District back in May faced a judge Thursday afternoon. Spokane Police Department (SPD) says John Pacheco-Perez allegedly started following the student back to his dorm in his car. Police say that...
Spokane woman’s estranged boyfriend pleads guilty to her murder in Montana
BOZEMAN, Mont. — has pleaded guilty, Gallatin County District Court officials said. Gallatin County District Court said Chris Foiles pleaded guilty to one count of deliberate homicide, a felony, for the Dec. 14, 2023, killing of Megan Stedman, 34 in the Bozeman Walmart parking lot. Gallatin County District Court...
Spokane Police to use new technology to combat rising gun violence
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police will soon use new technology to combat a concerning increase in shootings as the department works to identify possible repeat offenders responsible for multiple gun crimes.
Firefighters battle RV inferno near Hwy 291
STEVENS COUNTY- The Stevens County Fire District No. 1, Spokane County Fire District 9 and Deer Park Ambulance responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 6300 Blk. of Hwy 291. According to District 1, the crew discovered a 5th wheel RV fully involved and off the highway upon arrival....
Spokane Business Association urges City Council to restore voter-approved Proposition 1
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Business Association is calling on all City Council members to address the homeless crisis and restore the provisions of voter-approved Proposition 1.
Spokane Valley considers speed cameras for school zones
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Spokane Valley is considering installing speed cameras in school zones as a way to reduce speeding violations and generate revenue for traffic safety improvements.
Spokane leaders mount one-of-a-kind effort to reaffirm treatment-first approach
SPOKANE, WA – A coalition out of Spokane is preparing to collect signatures from leaders across the region to coordinate a countywide homelessness response without funding commitments attached. The idea started after Spokane City Councilmember Jonathan Bingle
Fire At Sculley’s Auto Quickly Extinguished
A van engulfed in flames put Sculley’s Automotive on Main Street at risk of damage. Photo by Sam Chambers. Fire erupted from a van parked in front of Sculley’s on Monday. A quick response by Spokane County Fire District #4 crews prevented a vehicle fire from spreading to the structure. Traffic was blocked on A Street...
I Saw You, Cheers and Jeers: “Cheers to smartphones!”
RE: THANK GOD FOR ANONYMITY: Let’s go for a walk or get coffee. I won’t do anything your conscience could feel guilty for. You know where and how to find me. 3 FAVORITE THINGS: Every night at dinner we take turns saying our “3 Favorite Things” from the day as a way to foster gratitude. Sometimes the default response...
Auburn mayor releases statement following South Hill Rapist Kevin Coe’s relocation to her community
AUBURN, Wash. -- The mayor of Auburn says she is not happy that notorious Spokane rapist Kevin Coe has relocated to her community.
