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Chanin's mom: "jail is too nice of a place for his kind"
Melanie Bourcier spoke to reporters shortly after a jury convicted her ex-son-in-law of killing her daughter.
No meth lab found at Nine Mile Falls homicide scene
Authorities said five SWAT members were injured at the scene. They were exposed to a dangerous vapor according to deputies. The suspect, 27-year-old Jason Hart surrendered around noon.
SIRR Team interviews deputies about deadly apartment shooting
Investigators said they responded to an apartment complex in the 4100 block of N. McDonald Road around 5:40 a.m. on Saturday.
SPSD spending $31,000 on high school graduations
Graduation ceremonies are held at the Inland Northwest Bank Performing Arts Center and the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.
Bones found near Ellensburg canal not human
The discovery had raised speculation the bones could be the remains of 9-year-old Cody Haynes who disappeared in 2004.
Former UI student sentenced to 15 years for rape
A former University of Idaho student has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for raping another student last fall.
Murder trial jury begins deliberating Clay Starbuck’s fate
Prosecutors reminded the jurors Monday how much pain Chanin Starbuck endured in her murder.The prosecution said Chanin was tased, covered in bruises and sexually violated.
Dispatchers release 911 call from deadly SUV theft shooting
Gail Gerlach admitted to shooting and killing a man who tried to steal Gerlach’s SUV in March. In late May, the Spokane County Prosecutor said Gerlach will be charged with 1st Degree Manslaughter.
Drivers navigate around Monroe Street Bridge closure
Traffic will be rerouted to the Maple and Washington Street bridges.
Beaten WSU professor returns home to recover
David Warner suffered a severe brain injury during a fight outside a Pullman, Washington bar in March. His family posted an update on the "Rally for David Warner" Facebook page.
Records name deputy involved in fatal Spokane Valley shooting
Records stated that Deputy Jared Kiehn fired two shoots at Roy Jacobs Jr. on Saturday morning.
Hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries sold at Costco
The Washington State Department of Health says an outbreak linked to “Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend” frozen berries has caused 30 cases of hepatitis A in five states.
Closing arguments end in Clay Starbuck murder trial
Defense lawyer Derek Reid told KREM 2 News that the case should be in the jury’s hands by lunch.
Spokane's Monroe Street Bridge closed for two weeks
Traffic will be rerouted to the Maple and Washington Street bridges.
Spokane couple tries to be helpful via Craigslist, gets ripped off instead
Lindsey Tofsrud and Jason Gehrman posted in the free section of the website. The couple is moving to Seattle and wanted to get rid of some extra materials from a remodeling project.
Spokane Int'l Airport now offering non-stop flights to Chicago
Southwest Airlines had its first non-stop flight from Spokane International Airport to Chicago's Midway Airport on Sunday.
Internal police investigation helps firearm suspect to walk
The announcement about Officer Darrell Quarles’ leave came in May. It also prompted the suspect’s defense attorney to request a copy of the internal affairs investigation regarding Quarels.
Family describes moments leading up to fatal officer-involved shooting
Family members said Roy Jacobs Jr. was being arrested on a child support warrant. Traci Doud and Kaley Jacobs are related to Jacobs and were in the apartment at the time of the incident.