Deputies killed Donald Hegel a year ago. His sister is still looking for answers.
CONTENT WARNING: This story contains descriptions of police violence and a mention of assault on a child. The moment the crime scene opened after Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies killed her brother in his friend’s old trailer house in Deer Park, Dawn Hegel was confused and in shock. But she shook off what she could...
Influencer Shares Unfathomable Grief After 2-Year-Old Dies in Freak Accident in Their Home
Lindsay Dewey lost her 22-month-old son, Reed, in a heartbreaking accident at their Idaho home. Now, the mom of three wants to raise awareness so other parents don’t have to experience the same kind of agony . Dewey shared on her Instagram Stories that Reed put a suction cup bowl on a mirror and, as far as she could...
‘Not a sanctuary city’: Spokane Valley resolution ignites immigration debate
(The Center Square) – Defying Olympia, the Spokane Valley City Council passed a resolution Tuesday explicitly opposing what many call Washington’s “sanctuary state” law, despite residents' pleas to uphold it. Passed in 2019, state lawmakers enacted the Keep Washington Working Act, or KWWA, to build trust between...
Beloved Montana Vodka Distillery Files for Bankruptcy
Montana, pour yourself a stiff drink and pour a little out for The Montana Distillery. Yep, our oldest, quirkiest, bacon-vodka-making distillery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And while that’s a buzzkill, the owners aren’t going without saying a heartfelt farewell. In a parting letter to their patrons,...
‘Don’t wait until the last minute’ – deadline for Real ID in Washington nears
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — If you have upcoming travel plans after early May involving flights, listen up. As of May 7, 2025, your normal ID or driver’s license will not be enough to get you on a plane. You’ll need a Real ID, a passport, or other TSA approved documentation.
Idaho expands death penalty to child predators
Idaho governor calls child sexual abuse "sickening and evil" following the bill's signing.
Orphaned cougar cub rescued in Spokane finds new home at wildlife park
SPOKANE, Wash. — A 5-month-old orphaned cougar cub, rescued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in the Spokane area, has found a new forever home where he can recover and live life to the fullest. Spokane residents first noticed the cub in early March. After setting...
ICE arrests 37 people at Mount Baker Roofing in Bellingham
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Over 30 people working for Mount Baker Roofing in Bellingham were arrested Wednesday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to an agency spokesperson. The ICE spokesperson said in a statement that 37 people who "fraudulently represented their immigration status and submitted...
16 Washington Hospitals Earned an “A” Rating in 2025
In early March of 2024, my mother had a health emergency. The hospital staff at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale, thankfully, saved her life. The Leapfrog Group website gives out hospital safety grades for medical centers all over America. The grades from medical experts come from highly accredited...
ICE agents detain nearly 40 employees during morning raid at Whatcom County business
Masked ICE agents raided a Bellingham businesses and took 37 people away.