Spokane County deputy uses drone to catch fleeing suspect
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – A Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy utilized a drone to apprehend a fleeing suspect on August 24, after a motorcycle chase turned into a foot pursuit. The incident began around 10:30 p.m. when the deputy noticed a motorcycle without a license plate on Market Street, north of Parksmith Drive.
Spokane Valley food truck owner overcomes challenges to pursue dream
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Monica Sanders is living her dream, operating a Colombian food truck named Que Sabroso in Spokane Valley. Her journey to achieving this dream, however, was marked by numerous challenges and setbacks. Monica Sanders, owner of Que Sabroso Food Truck, shared her love for Colombian cuisine.
Measles cases confirmed in young children seen at Providence Hospital
SPOKANE, Wash. – Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center confirmed two measles cases in children recently seen at their facility. One case involved a 6-week-old baby boy who visited the emergency room on August 13 for respiratory issues. The baby’s mother, who chose to remain anonymous, explained the exposure.
Late-summer heat wave to build in Washington, Oregon into first week of September
A dangerous late-summer heat wave will build across Washington, Oregon and British Columbia into early September, spreading toward the Pacific Coast and raising wildfire risk as California also heats up. One of the most significant heat waves of the year will build from the interior of Washington, Oregon and British...
Heatwave Looming for the Northwest
While it wasn't that long ago we were dealing with record-breaking heat across the Northwest, there is high confidence in another heatwave that will be particularly intense by the middle of next week. Upper-level high pressure will build in as we head through the weekend. As it continues to build...
Spokane’s Al’s Bakery faces challenges at summer events
SPOKANE, Wash. – Local vendors, like Al’s Bakery, are facing economic challenges as they participate in end-of-summer events such as Pig Out in the Park. For Al’s Bakery, these events, along with the Spokane County Fair, are crucial for their annual profits. The husband-and-wife team behind the bakery emphasize the...
Community Quilt from Cheryl in Dallas and Sandra in Washington
Cheryl is still plugging away trying to get caught up on community quilts. Here is her latest. Hi Jo, Since you like color, you are going to love the last quilt I’ve finished. This one was made by Sandra M. from in Veradale, Washington. I have quilted several tops pieced by Sandra M., and each one is a work of art.
Spokane County struggles with low deputy staffing levels
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Sheriff John Nowels says that while his office is fully staffed, the number of deputies on the streets remains below average compared to the rest of the state. Washington ranks last in the nation for officers per resident, and Spokane County falls below even the...
Children of all ages can enjoy a new natural play feature in Spokane’s Audubon...
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Children of all ages now have the chance to climb, walk, rest and slide on a new natural play feature in Spokane's Audubon Park.
61-Year-Old Inmate Dies in Pend Oreille County Jail
NEWPORT, WA – A 61-year-old man being held at the Pend Oreille County Jail died Thursday morning after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to the Newport Police Department. Police said jail staff discovered the inmate