Man appears in court after high-speed chase in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – A man appeared in court on Thursday after reportedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Spokane. David Nieman, 35, according to court documents, had a felony warrant for his arrest for escaping from the Department of Corrections. Court documents detailed that on July 27, police...
Tiny home village for homeless people sparks opposition in Spokane’s West Hills
SPOKANE, Wash. — A new tiny home village for homeless people is coming to Spokane's West Hills neighborhood, and residents oppose the project.
Father-son duo finds $10K prize after completing security company’s scavenger hunt
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — After a night of riddles, cameras and horn honking, a Spokane County father-son duo successfully completed a scavenger hunt hosted by a security company and is now $10,000 richer. Last week, Wyze, a smart home company founded on the west side of the state, put...
Full capacity, empty fund: Spokane can’t afford to pay for jail beds
The City of Spokane can’t afford to pay what Spokane County is charging for jail beds. The city is sitting on two months of unpaid jail bills. That’s about $1 million, City Management and Budget Director Jessica Stratton said in a mid-July special budget hearing. Spokane’s Criminal Justice...
State and local transportation advocacy groups push for safety improvements to state-owned highways like...
On the evening of July 16, 74 people brave the heat for a walk and talk along a busy downtown portion of Division Street, the state-owned, high-speed arterial highway that bisects the city. Facilitated by the Transportation Choices Coalition (TCC), a Washington state nonprofit that advocates for safer and more...
Taste Budz Review: Clayton Burger
Breaking news! Clayton Burger is open again and in high demand. Zack and I stopped in and were greeted by smiling faces and juicy burgers. Their menu is extensive and has everything from burgers to espresso to banana floats. I was craving a cheeseburger, so I ordered the deluxe cheese. They finely dice their onion...
City of Spokane launches community climate policy survey for public input
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane launched a community climate policy survey for public input. The survey is part of the next phase for the city's climate planning efforts, which work on future goals and policies regarding climate hazards. The survey will be open through Sunday, August 31....
NEWS BRIEFS: Maddie’s Place secures city funding
When Washington lawmakers approved the state's biennial budget in April, it allocated $2 million in opioid settlement funds — money companies that contributed to the opioid crisis had to pay in legal settlements — to Maddie's Place, a local nonprofit nursery for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their...
These Charming Towns In Washington Are Perfect For Retirement
Washington’s population of 65 and older residents is currently at 12%, with the baby boom generation expecting to increase this figure dramatically. The people at Homesnacks came up with their list of the best towns to retire in Washington. How was the list of Top Places to Retire in...
Today’s Headlines: Spokane can’t afford to pay county jail fees; SRHD pushes greater vaccine...
The City of Spokane can’t afford to pay what Spokane County is charging for jail beds. Spokane is currently sitting on two months of unpaid jail bills. The city contracts with the county to use some of the county jail beds for people charged with misdemeanors. Since 2007, the...
