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Man accused of beating girlfriend’s son appears in court
Officers arrested Josh Burnett on Friday morning according to police. Burnett is the ex-boyfriend of the toddler's mother.
Spokane area runners in Boston Marathon talk about bombings
KREM 2 has not heared of anyone from our area being injured during the explosions at the event. Three of those runners completed the marathon and their finish times were about an hour apart.
Bloomsday security details vague after Boston Bombings
Straub said he has a very good plan laid out for Bloomsday, Spokane's largest foot race. As more details about the Boston bombings come out, the department said it will adjust accordingly.
Local social media activity helps people reach loved ones in Boston
Spokane runner, Kristen Lee Schlegel, said on facebook that she heard the bomb blasts and she finished the race just 19 minutes before the explosions.
Spokane Police Chief increases police presence after Boston bombings
Chief Straub vows to dedicate every resource he can to keep the streets of Spokane safe while the investigation continues in Boston.
List of the almost 50 runners in Boston Marathon from inland northwest
Here's a list from the Boston Marathon's Website.
Transgender woman banned from Lewiston grocery store
A 25-year-old transgender woman was banned from a western Idaho grocery store after customers complained she used the women's restroom.
Legal pot draws tourists to Washington for 4/20
Thousands of people are expected to join an unofficial counterculture holiday celebrating marijuana in Colorado and Washington this coming weekend.
Ex-boyfriend accused of sexually assaulting Spokane woman
Officers said Andrew J. Palmer, 22, broke into the home Saturday on the N. 1200 block of Stone and sexually assaulted the woman.
Victims identified in Orofino house fire
Two adults and their two teenage children were sleeping at the time. A friend was staying over for a birthday party. The fire department found their remains once firefighters were able to enter the house.
Police continue to search for attempted rape suspect
Officials say the 16-year-old girl was walking in the 1800 block of N. 15th and was assaulted by a man who was following her on foot. The girl suffered injuries while attempting to flee from the man.
Suspect arrested after SWAT stand-off in Coeur d'Alene
Officials said William Velis, 22, broke into an apartment in a 4-plex on the 4200 block of Abbey Road around 5:15 a.m. and was caught by the resident.
Chattaroy man with brain cyst willing to trade car for brain surgery
Ross Anderson started getting severe headaches a few years ago and has been battling to get the care he needs. Anderson suffers everything from spine pain to face numbness and initial tests showed he had a brain cyst located behind his right eye.
Deer Park kids must testify during their father's murder trial
The mother of five was found dead inside her home in December of 2011. Clay Starbuck was arrested and pleaded not guilty the murder and to the violation of human remains.
Whitworth graduate with Muscular Dystrophy makes his a reality
Ryan Sutherland, 22, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The disease is tearing down every bone in Sutherland's body but it hasn't stripped his ambition.
Police arrest man in connection with Spokane toddler homicide
Officers arrested Josh Burnett on Friday morning according to police. Burnett is the ex-boyfriend of the toddler's mother.
Suspect's parents call WSU assault a "misunderstanding"
Matt Soriano made his first appearance in front of a judge Friday in front of his parents.The parents of Soriano said this is all a misunderstanding and they're eager for the truth to come out.
Friends of WSU assault victim raise $18,000
The original goal was to raise $5,000 for the professor and now they have raised over $18,000 dollars.
Robbery suspect arrested in Kootenai County
Officials said the Bank of Fairfield in Fairfield, Washington was robbed and they have arrested a suspect believe to be involved.