Spokane police chief discusses accountability and training efforts
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall addressed concerns about police accountability and recent settlements during an interview on Thursday. Hall reflected on his experiences, recalling significant events from his early career. “Quite frankly, this is something we’ve been wrestling with long before George...
MultiCare healthcare camp gives students hands-on medical experience
SPOKANE, Wash. — While many high school students focus on back-to-school shopping, 30 teenagers spent their week getting hands-on medical experience through MultiCare's new healthcare camp.
Interstate 90 eastbound collision causes traffic delays near Freya Street
SPOKANE, Wash. - A collision on Interstate 90 eastbound has blocked the left lane, leading to traffic delays near Freya Street, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The incident took place on Friday at approximately 4:38 p.m. at milepost 284. WSDOT has not yet provided information...
After some Friday night showers the weekend looks dry and average conditions – Mark
Clouds and scattered showers into this evening then drying out, 62 the low. Saturday and Sunday will have average highs of 87 and some clouds.
Spokane shows support for public broadcasting after CPB closing
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will begin shutting down operations after Congress eliminated its funding for the first time in more than 50 years. Following the announcement, several Spokanites gathered outside of the Spokane Public Television Building as a show of support.
Man appears in court after high-speed chase in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – A man appeared in court on Thursday after reportedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Spokane. David Nieman, 35, according to court documents, had a felony warrant for his arrest for escaping from the Department of Corrections. Court documents detailed that on July 27, police...
Tiny home village for homeless people sparks opposition in Spokane’s West Hills
SPOKANE, Wash. — A new tiny home village for homeless people is coming to Spokane's West Hills neighborhood, and residents oppose the project.
Father-son duo finds $10K prize after completing security company’s scavenger hunt
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — After a night of riddles, cameras and horn honking, a Spokane County father-son duo successfully completed a scavenger hunt hosted by a security company and is now $10,000 richer. Last week, Wyze, a smart home company founded on the west side of the state, put...
Full capacity, empty fund: Spokane can’t afford to pay for jail beds
The City of Spokane can’t afford to pay what Spokane County is charging for jail beds. The city is sitting on two months of unpaid jail bills. That’s about $1 million, City Management and Budget Director Jessica Stratton said in a mid-July special budget hearing. Spokane’s Criminal Justice...
State and local transportation advocacy groups push for safety improvements to state-owned highways like...
On the evening of July 16, 74 people brave the heat for a walk and talk along a busy downtown portion of Division Street, the state-owned, high-speed arterial highway that bisects the city. Facilitated by the Transportation Choices Coalition (TCC), a Washington state nonprofit that advocates for safer and more...
