News

FAA moving toward easing electronic device use

Local News KREM - Sat, 06/22/2013 - 00:48
The agency is under public and political pressure to ease the restrictions as more people bring their e-book readers, music and video players, smartphones and laptops with them when they fly.

Monsanto suggests sabotage in modified wheat case

Local News KREM - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 22:34
Monsanto Co. is floating the theory that some of the company's detractors may have intentionally planted genetically modified wheat discovered in an Oregon field last month.

Damp June weather slows Coeur d'Alene business

Local News KREM - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 02:31
Athletes in the Ironman Villiage said they arrived and expected 75 degree weather and sun. Instead they arrived Thursday to find rain. However, store owners expect an increase in traffic as long as athletes show.

SRHD decision shrinks Spokane Guilds' School funding

Local News KREM - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 02:21
The Spokane Guilds’ School works with about 130 of the 500 special needs families in the Spokane area. Federal funding for staff o work at places like the school is around $580,000. SRHD board members said it’s time to spread the money more evenly.

Detectives solve 28 Spokane area murders in five years

Local News KREM - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 02:01
The Sheriff said detectives have solved all but one Spokane area murder since 2004. Deputies said they are still trying to solve the Catherine Avis.

Vivint managers looking to hire 400 in Liberty Lake

Local News KREM - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 01:41
Applicants can be drop off their resumes or submit one online. The next job fair is Tuesday. Vivint leaders said they plan to open in about one month.

Police identify suspect wanted for Hot Toddys robbery

Local News KREM - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 00:55
Andrew Carr, 27, faces charges for robbery, burglary and assault according to police.

Heavy rain opens Post Falls Dam, closes boat launch

Local News KREM - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 00:48
Opening the spill gates will impact people living upstream on the Spokane River.

Deputies arrest two Grant Co. teenagers for arson

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 23:30
Grant County Fire Marshal's Office, Jeremy Ocampo, 21, was arrested. A 16-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were also arrested.

Lewiston sergeant resigns following sexual battery allegations

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 23:06
City Attorney Jamie Shropshire tells the Lewiston Tribune she has declined to pursue criminal charges against Ted Piche.

Joseph Herrera convicted in girlfriend's Christmas Day death

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 20:07
First District Court Judge Fred Gibler scheduled sentencing for Aug. 29.

Head-on crash slows Highway 2 traffic near Spoko Fuel

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 19:46
The collision blocked both westbound lanes on U.S. 2 just after noon on Thursdays. Crews are working to clear the wreckage.

Police consider adding license plate readers to Spokane streets

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 05:07
The machines scan license plates and alert authorities to stole vehicles. Post Falls police installed similar technology in 2012.

Vandals damage Children's Safety Fire House

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 02:02
The trailer sustained an estimated $2,000 worth of damage.

Rules could be changed to allow outdoor pot grows

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 02:00
Washington voters approved recreational marijuana use last fall, but it remains illegal under federal law.

Facebook page tracks Dr. David Warner's recovery

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 01:41
The Rally for David Warner page on Facebook posts updates on his progress. Warner left the hospital in May and continues to recover at home according to the page.

Rain prompts Inland Northwest flood advisory

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 01:12
The advisory includes the cities of Metaline Falls, Sandpoint, Priest River, Bonners Ferry, Wallace, Pinehurst, Osburn, and Kellogg and lasts until 2:45 p.m. on Thursday.

Ricin letter: "We have a bomb placed, we are going to Kill you! Hezbollah"

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 00:42
Matthew Ryan Buquet faces life in prison if a jury finds him guilty of mailing five letters laced with ricin. He was indicted on Wednesday by a Federal Grand Jury.

Burglary suspect held at gunpoint faces Spokane judge

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 00:42
Court documents said Kevin Neu has a criminal history which includes felonies. However, his criminal history does not include any violence acts according lawyers. They also added that Neu has failed to appear before a judge 15 times.

Tips lead Spokane police to Wells Fargo robbery suspect

Local News KREM - Thu, 06/20/2013 - 00:16
Police announced Wednesday night that Lucky Guzman, 29, is accused of robbing the bank branch along 30th.
Syndicate content