WA state: Spokane city and county now liable in PFAS crisis, too
The Washington State Department of Ecology has declared that both the city of Spokane and Spokane County are on the hook for cleaning up the toxic “forever chemicals” contamination stemming from firefighting drills at the Spokane International Airport (SIA).
Second wave of homeowners receive keys to houses in Post Falls neighborhood
POST FALLS, Idaho — Houses and babies are booming in the Miracle on Britton neighborhood in Post Falls, where five families received keys to their new homes Thursday during a celebration barbecue. Those in the second wave of Britton homeowners have young children, brand-new babies or babies on the...
‘The Wall That Heals’ holds opening ceremony to honor veterans in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling tribute to Vietnam veterans, had its opening ceremony in Spokane. The wall was escorted by motorcycle riders from Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino. This traveling replica honors more than three million Americans who served in the Vietnam War....
Spokane school zone speed cameras issue hundreds of violations as students return to class
SPOKANE, Wash. — The return to school means the return to 20 mile per hour speed limits in school zones, or facing a steep fine for drivers who don't slow down.
Feds ‘Rolling Thunder’ Crackdown Snares 89 Wanted Spokane-Area Suspects
16 Agencies, including the US Marshals Service, Customs and Border Patrol, WSP, Spokane County Sheriff's Office and even Yakima and Walla Walla PD participated. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office said Operation Rolling Thunder rounded up numerous suspects, both on felonies and misdemeanors. The SCSO says the crimes...
The FBI found bones while searching campground areas for Travis Decker
CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is analyzing bones they discovered during their two-day grid search operation at the scene where Travis Decker allegedly murdered his three daughters. The operation, which spanned from August 25 to August 27, included over 100 personnel who searched over one...
Six Months On, Trooper Still Uncharged in Fatal Richland Wreck
RICHLAND - A Richland mother is still waiting to learn if and when criminal charges will be filed against a Washington State Patrol trooper involved in the death of her son more than six months ago. The case, which has drawn widespread community attention, is being handled by Spokane County prosecutors to avoid...
Convicted felon flees police with handgun, arrested in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — A convicted felon armed with a revolver led police on a dangerous chase through downtown Spokane Thursday afternoon, nearly striking several pedestrians before abandoning his vehicle and fleeing on foot, according to the Spokane Police Department
New biscuit bar brings convenient comfort food to downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you're looking for something quick, unique, and, most importantly, delicious, then a new spot in downtown Spokane is for you.
Border patrol responds to ‘Safe and Welcome in Spokane’ ordinance
SPOKANE, Wash. — Border patrol responded to the Spokane City Council's new ordinance, "Safe and Welcome in Spokane," saying it will not change their enforcement strategy. "Spokane Sector Border Patrol takes the new 'Safe and Welcome in Spokane' city ordinance at face value and assesses that it has no impact to our...
