Graffiti covered and sidewalks cleared during Fall Clean Week in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Downtown Spokane is receiving a much-needed deep clean this week as the Downtown Spokane Partnership mobilizes volunteers for its annual Fall Clean Week.
WATCH: WA lawmaker urges against potential release of convicted killer
SPOKANE, WA – A resentencing hearing got underway Monday in Spokane County Superior Court for a man sentenced to life in prison for the 2008 murders of two young people. Justin Crenshaw stabbed and killed 18-year-old Sarah
Spokane celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day, honoring Native American history
SPOKANE, Wash. – The second Monday of October is traditionally known as Columbus Day, but more states and cities are choosing to recognize it as Indigenous Peoples Day. In 2016, the Spokane City Council voted to officially change the holiday’s name to Indigenous Peoples Day. In 2019, Governor...
WSU College of Medicine launches new pathway program for enrolled Tribal members
SPOKANE, WA – The Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine has launched its first post-baccalaureate program to help prepare American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) learners from federally recognized tribes who aspire to become
Blewett Pass reopens after brief closure due to heavy snowfall
BLEWETT PASS — US-97 over Blewett Pass reopened after a brief closure Monday morning due to heavy snowfall, disabled semis and collisions. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced the closure of US-97 in both directions at the summit at 6:30 a.m. Washington State Patrol confirmed that...
MultiCare’s Bridge to Brunch 5k supports high school students interested in healthcare careers
SPOKANE, Wash. — Despite the wet weather, hundreds of people gathered for MultiCare’s annual Bridge to Brunch 5k on Saturday. This event supports the MultiCare Academy for Students in Healthcare, which is a free, multi-day experience held every summer for high school students to explore careers in healthcare.
Downtown Spokane inviting community’s participation in Fall Clean Week
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) is inviting you to take part in this week's Fall Clean Week. Fall Clean Week runs from October 13-17, encouraging everyone to help prepare for downtown Spokane's busy fall schedule of events and activities. Work includes sweeping, graffiti cleanup and work...
Airway Heights food drive aims to support Fairchild Air Force Base during shutdown
SPOKANE, Wash. – The West Plains Chamber of Commerce is partnering with First Interstate Bank to hold a community food drive to collect food for families at Fairchild Air Force Base. The food drive will be on October 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the First Interstate...
Thursday on GMNW: Advances in DNA solving more local crimes than just Idaho student...
A small piece of DNA evidence was the key to solving the University of Idaho murders and putting Bryan Kohberger behind bars for the rest of his life. But, it's not just high-profile murder cases being solved by advances in DNA.
Resentencing for convicted Spokane double murderer underway Monday
SPOKANE, Wash - A man convicted of killing two people in a 2008 murder is being resentenced Monday in Spokane County Superior Court.