Suspect uses flowerpot to allegedly break into bank
SPOKANE VALLEY — A man allegedly used a flowerpot to try and break into a bank on Saturday, according to the Spokane County Deputies.
Spokane County buys suicide prevention license plate emblems to support veterans
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Spokane County is being recognized by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) for purchasing 200 suicide prevention license plate emblems to raise awareness and fund community-based suicide prevention programs supporting veterans, service members, and their families. The...
13 Arrested in Major Child Exploitation Sting
Chelan County detectives joined a statewide operation in Spokane targeting child exploitation, leading to 13 arrests and one pending federal case.
Spokane leaders announce new plan to end public camping, open drug use
SPOKANE -- City leaders announced plans they hope will end public camping and open drug use in downtown, by giving police officers more discretion to issue citations.
Man stabs his ex’s friend when they try to pick up her things, Washington...
An 18-year-old man stabbed his ex’s friend when they tried to pick up her things at his Washington home, police said. The incident happened at about 3:15 p.m. Oct. 5 in Spokane Valley, the police department said in a Facebook post. Police said the woman had broken up with Daniel R. Cozby earlier that day, but he...
Man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend in Bozeman Walmart parking lot
Christopher Foiles pleaded guilty to deliberate homicide in the death of his girlfriend, Megan Stedman, at the Bozeman Walmart parking lot.
Overdose deaths continue to rise in Spokane as taxpayers foot the bill
(The Center Square) – As overdoses rise and 1,800 people remain homeless, Spokane Regional Health Officer Bob Lutz argued Tuesday that taxpayers must bear some of the costs to maintain public safety. Lutz emphasized the effectiveness of “harm reduction” strategies on Tuesday while providing an opioid treatment...
Fire at Franks Diner in Spokane quickly contained, no injuries reported
Several customers were present in the diner when the fire broke out. Small fire contained at Franks Diner in downtown Spokane.
Deer Park event mixes mystery and music to boost school programs
DEER PARK, Wash. — Deer Park High School Band and the Choir Boosters will present a 21+ murder mystery dinner event called "Murder at the Deer Park Saloon" at The Gathering Porch, 5231 Hattery-Owens Rd, on Friday, Oct. 17, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be an...
Spokane’s Great Pumpkin Race set to roll with family fun on Oct. 11
SPOKANE, Wash. — Meals on Wheels Spokane is hosting a Great Pumpkin Race & Family Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., under the pavilion at Riverfront Park. The event is free and open to the public. The Great Pumpkin Race invites participants to take...
