Colville man gets 82 months after attempted kidnapping at casino
Spokane, Wash. — Federal prosecutors announced Joseph Parisien was sentenced on October 5, 2026, to 82 months in prison for an attempted kidnapping tied to the Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said 70 months came from his conviction for attempted kidnapping in Indian Country....
Only two days left of this autumn warmth 🍁🌤️
The countdown continues towards our big cooling trend, with impacts to your plans beginning Friday.
Man arrested for deadly stabbing on North Hamilton Street Tuesday evening
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A man was arrested for a deadly stabbing that happened on North Hamilton Street Tuesday evening.
Spokane fire relief: City considers ordinances to help homeowners rebuild
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane city officials are voting on ordinances to ease the rebuilding process for homeowners who lost property in the Spokane Complex Fires, though some homeowners remain concerned their neighborhoods may fundamentally change. The City Council will hear public testimony and vote on the two ordinances
Spokane County’s next prosecutor will bring experience or new perspective
Following the July 2025 resignation of controversial former county Prosecutor Larry Haskell, who first took office in 2015, Spokane County voters now get the chance to weigh in on who should replace him. The two candidates for Spokane County’s top lawyer have dramatically different work experience, with each hoping vot
Spokane woman accused of trying to kidnap child in daylight
SPOKANE, Wash. — A 46-year-old woman appeared in court after prosecutors said she tried to take a 3-year-old child near Sixth Avenue and Maple in Spokane. Arrest documents said a mother was walking with her two young children when Jessica Downing approached and grabbed the 3-year-old from a stroller. The documents said
Manson assault investigation leads to arrest after reported gun threat
MANSON, Wash. — The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies arrested a man after investigating an assault involving a firearm on Summer Breeze Road in Manson. The sheriff’s office said deputies responded at 9:24 p.m. on Oct. 4 to the 200 block of Summer Breeze Road after...
Coeur d’Alene woman sentenced to prison for stealing over $1 million from Spokane Valley...
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- A Coeur d'Alene woman was sentenced to almost 3 years in federal prison for stealing over $1 million from a small business in Spokane Valley.
Starbucks confirms closure of five Washington stores in layoffs notice
SEATTLE — Starbucks plans to permanently close five Washington coffeehouses and cut eight jobs at its Seattle headquarters, according to a notice filed with the state. 51 workers are affected by the closures and layoffs , with separations expected to begin Nov. 14 and continue through Dec. 4, the company said.
Warm temps and sunshine through Friday
Sunny and warm conditions through the week; Windy conditions start Friday. Sunshine and warmer temperatures are expected to stick around through the end of the week. Strong winds are expected Friday through the weekend.
