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Division Street Gateway project looks to improve Spokane entrance
City leaders said they are working to implement the community's vision for the Division Street corridor through Downtown and the University District.
Stephens' lawyer: SPD officers gave “blatantly false” statements
The lawyer for former Interim Police Chief Scott Stephens said the release of an internal investigations file to the public is a major violation of Stephens’ confidentiality agreement with the city.
Nine Mile Falls roommate describes Breaking-Bad style murder scene
The man who found a woman’s body soaking in a plastic tub of acid spoke exclusively with KREM 2 News about his former roommate, accused murderer Jason Hart.
Mead students return from Ethiopian relief trip
The Gardner brothers delivered clothes and soccer balls to local villages. Donations from across Spokane helped the teenagers buy 31 donkeys for families in need.
Jobs up for grab at the Spokane Co. Interstate Fair
The annual Spokane County Interstate Fair is coming – and they still need to fill more than 150 temporary positions, including openings for ticket takers and clerks.
Cheney girl, Sierra Higbee loses long medical battle
The eight-year-old from Cheney died Monday according to her mother. The Sierra Higbee had battled bone cancer and a brain tumor.
Family accuses Latah Co. Sheriff of bullying on Facebook
Andrew Cain committed suicide on Sunday. His death came several days after the Latah Co. Sheriff’s Office posted a Facebook comment about Cain.
Pullman and Moscow rank among smartest U.S. cities
VentureBeat.com listed Pullman as the 10th smartest cities in the country. Moscow, Idaho ranked 29th in the nation.
Silverwood donates $22,000 to N. Idaho fire district
To say thank you, Silverwood Theme Park is donating over $22,000 to the Timberlake Fire Protection District.
Investigators catch Stevens County homicide suspect
Authorities are investigating a homicide on Orin-Rice Road near Colville.
City Council approves parking meter upgrades
City Council leaders unanimously decided to allow a Milwaukee-based company to install the meters for testing. The meter comes outfitted with a credit card reader and vehicle sensors.
Craigslist post helps local woman find her stolen dog
Jodi Clausen was able to get the suspected thieves’ contact information from their Craigslist response. She has turned over their email address and phone number to Crime Check.
Illegal Francis and Market turn earns drivers a ticket
Authorities said more drivers are taking risky and often illegal routes to avoid traffic near Francis and Market.
Grant Co. man wanted for double shooting in Warden
People with information on Ramon Morfin’s whereabouts should call (509) 762-1160.
Thousands of Wash. workers get furlough notices
Financial managers under Gov. Jay Inslee directed agencies to start sending notices Monday afternoon because lawmakers have been unable to finalize a budget.
Pilot survives Grant Co. helicopter crash
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
Falling tree kills N. Kamiah man
Authorities indentified the victim on Monday as Robert Baloga, 64.
Spokane man sues Boy Scouts and LDS church in Idaho
Three of the men in the lawsuit say they were in troops sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and that they were abused by scout leaders.
Apartment fire near Spokane Arena
Officials said they evacuated the complex and have cut power to the building. They are still working on putting the fire out.
Woman hit and killed by train in Ephrata
Officials said it happened around 9:45 a.m. at the intersection of E. Divison Avenue and Alder Street. The woman was struck by a freight train on the Amtrak tracks at that intersection.