Driver in viral child chase video pleads not guilty to assault charges
SPOKANE, Wash. — On Wednesday, the driver in the viral clip that was seen chasing a child on a bike appeared in court for her arraignment. Wendy Clemente faces multiple charges, including assault. She was arrested earlier this month. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office and court documents show that...
Spokane Valley motel fire prompts warning about hazards involving bathroom fans
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) warned the public on Tuesday about a commonly overlooked residential hazard after crews responded to a fire in the bathroom of a local motel that was sparked by the exhaust fan in the ceiling. The department was notified about...
Convicted rapist denied parole, receives additional 15 years
SPOKANE, Wash. — An 83-year-old convicted rapist, kidnapper and murderer will remain behind bars after the Washington State Indeterminate Sentence Review Board denied his parole request and added 15 years to his sentence. The board announced Monday that Arbie D. Williams was denied parole and received an additional 180
Man shot, killed by Spokane Police following domestic violence call in Logan neighborhood
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man was shot and killed by the Spokane Police Department following a domestic violence call Thursday morning in the Logan neighborhood. According to police, officers received reports of the disturbance at a home on North Cincinnati Street off North Hamilton Street at around 5 a.m. Thursday morning.
Mark Fuhrman dies at 74
Former Los Angeles Police Detective and longtime resident of Sandpoint and Spokane, Mark Fuhrman, died May 12 in Kootenai County. He was 74 years old. In 1996, Fuhrman was convicted of perjury during his testimony at the O.J. Simpson murder trial. He was one of the first police detectives sent to investigate the 1994 k
A look at how gas prices are affecting local travel for Memorial Day Weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. — With Memorial Day Weekend just days away, experts are predicting another record-breaking year for travel. So far, projections show roughly 45 million Americans are getting ready to travel more than 50 miles from their home, according to AAA. The numbers represent a small increase in travel...
Spokane’s park ranking drops to 36th on 2026 ParkScore index
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Trust for Public Land announced that Spokane ranked 36 out of 100 on the 2026 ParkScore index, dropping several spots behind the 2025 ranking, which was 33. Trust for Public Lands ranks public parks based on the following factors:. Park access measures the percentage of...
Woman accused of trying to run down child on dirt bike pleads not guilty
Spokane, WASH. — Wendy Clemente, who is accused of trying to run down a kid on a dirt bike on a sidewalk in the West Plains, pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday morning. Her next court appearance schedule for Aug 10. The 56-year-old was arrested for attempted first-degree assault...
Business theft call in north Spokane leads to arrest near Division Street
SPOKANE, Wash. — Deputies with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested a man in connection with a reported theft at a business near North Division Street and West Price Avenue. According to a release by SCSO, deputies went to the 8800 block of North Division Street after...
Human remains found in Swanson Lakes area prompt investigation
SPOKANE, Wash. — Deputies and Major Crimes detectives with Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) are investigating the discovery of human remains in the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area on May 14. A hiker who observed the remains led deputies to an area north of the 12700 block of N....
