Spokane mausoleum theft case moves toward October trial
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man accused of taking family heirlooms from a Spokane mausoleum was arraigned on a charge of unlawful disturbance of human remains. The case includes former Spokane police chaplain Ed Hoffman. He said heirlooms belonging to his parents were taken from the mausoleum. The stolen items...
SWAT search in Spokane Valley raises neighborhood concerns
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A large SWAT response in Spokane Valley draws attention after deputies serve a search warrant tied to an ongoing investigation. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office says a smaller law enforcement team is serving the warrant as part of that related case. The operation follows a large response repo
The Other Way People Are Losing Their Homes In The Fires
Hannah Swenson needs more time. A tenants’ rights lawyer, she’s well put together, her hair tied back in a neat bun and her suit jacket unwrinkled. But the exhaustion of 16-hour days is starting to creep into her voice. It’s been a little over two weeks since the most destructive wildfires in Washington’s history began
Environmental advocates rally for change to river flow as Spokane River runs dry for...
SPOKANE, Wash. — For the second year in a row, a stretch of the Spokane River has run completely dry, prompting environmental advocates to take action.
Washington State offers disaster assistance for wildfire-damaged homes
WASHINGTON STATE — Homeowners whose residences were damaged or destroyed by wildfires can now apply for state assistance to help cover urgent needs.
Single mom injured by runaway wheel in Deer Park receives outpouring of community support
DEER PARK, Wash. -- A single mother of two teenagers is recovering from surgery after a freak accident outside the coffee shop she works at left her with a broken femur, broken pelvis, and torn artery.
The City of Spokane issues its first permit to rebuild a home after the...
Montserrat Miquel, center left, and Miguel Diaz dance as CompAndres y Los Hermanos Michel perform during the Tacos y Tequila Festival in Hillyard on Saturday, Aug. 29. The festival was revived in a new location after it was cancelled last year due to safety concerns related to increased immigration enforcement activity
Man, Woman With 24 Felony Convictions Busted for Drugs and Guns in Spokane
Captured Spokane Drug and Gun Suspects Have Combined 24 Felonies
Fast-moving fires are rare, but also cause the most damage to structures
From Spokane, Washington, to Pueblo County, Colorado, fast-moving fires have again wreaked havoc in neighborhoods this summer. Now, a network of scientists, fire professionals, and other experts have joined forces to seek research-based solutions to the problem. University of Colorado Boulder fire scientist Jennifer Ba
Gonzaga adds Incarnate Word to 2026-27 non-conference schedule
Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are not only putting the finishing touches on the roster, but on the non-conference schedule as well. Rocco Miller of Brackete
