Judge hears arguments over who can be held liable in Joshua Musselman’s shooting death
A judge heard about two hours of arguments Wednesday over which agencies and governments can be held liable in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the 2024 police shooting death of Joshua Musselman. Some of the defendants in the lawsuit include the Washington Department of Corrections, Frontier Behavioral Health, th
$7 million donation to Gonzaga will launch ‘student success initiative’
SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga announced today that Terry and Patt Payne gave the University a $7 million gift to launch a new student success initiative. Gonzaga says it will also provide immediate financial support for students affected by reductions to the Washington College Grant. The Paynes' gift includes $5 million to
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival will benefit Spokane wildfire victims
SPOKANE, Wash - Two of the biggest names in comedy will perform this weekend in downtown Spokane and their appearances will benefit victims of the recent Spokane fires.
Former St. John teacher gets jail time in Whitman County case
COLFAX, Wash. — Former St. John teacher Mackenzie Naught was sentenced after a conviction for first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor. According to a release from the Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office, Naught was ordered to serve six months in jail, which was the shortest sentence allowed in the case. The release
Spokane’s first rebuild permit issued after Spokane Complex Fire
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane has issued its first rebuild permit following the Spokane Complex Fire, marking progress for residents eager to return to their neighborhoods.
SPD returns stolen bike to eight-year-old fire victim
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department reunited an eight-year-old with his bike after it was stolen near River Park Square last Thursday. The boy’s father told police that he purchased the bike for his son after they lost everything in the Spokane Complex Fires. Officers observed a...
Man arrested for starting fire in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane man faces felony charges after deliberately setting a fire near a gas station and train tracks on Aug. 27, according to the Spokane Police Department.
Can You Own a Coyote in Washington? What the Law Actually Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you’ve watched a coyote trot through a Seattle greenbelt or a Spokane backyard and wondered whether you could legally raise one as a pet, the short answer is no. Washington law closes off private coyote ownership through several overlapping
Stuffed on the Bluff: Labor Day food and music festival in Colbert
COLBERT, Wash. — A three-day celebration of local food and music is coming to Colbert over Labor Day weekend.
Spokane Rises sets Sept. 13 wildfire relief event at Northern Quest
SPOKANE, Wash. — A free wildfire relief and resource event for people affected by the Spokane Complex Fire will take place at Northern Quest Resort & Casino on Sunday, Sept. 13, Spokane Rises announced. The group said the event will offer practical help, community connection and live entertainment. People...
